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CFSAC
was established on September 5, 2002.
The Committee was established to
advise, consult with, and make
recommendations to the Secretary of
Health and Human Services, through
the Assistant Secretary for Health, on a
broad range of topics including: (1) The
current state of knowledge and research
and the relevant gaps in knowledge and
research about the epidemiology,
etiologies, biomarkers and risk factors
relating to CFS, and identifying
potential opportunities in these areas;
(2) impact and implications of current
and proposed diagnosis and treatment
methods for CFS; (3) development and
implementation of programs to inform
the public, health care professionals,
and the biomedical academic and
research communities about CFS
advances; and (4) partnering to improve
the quality of life of CFS patients.
Nominations: The Office on Women’s
Health is requesting nominations to fill
CFSAC positions that are scheduled to
be vacated. The positions are scheduled
to become vacant in April 2012. The
Committee membership consists of 11
members. The Committee is composed
of seven biomedical research scientists
with demonstrated expertise in
biomedical research applicable to CFS
and four individuals with demonstrated
expertise in health care delivery, private
health care services or insurers, or
voluntary organizations concerned with
the problems of individuals with CFS.
The scheduled vacancies affect both
member categories.
Individuals selected for appointment
to the Committee will serve as voting
members. Individuals selected for
appointment to the committee can be
invited to serve terms of up to four
years. Committee members receive a
stipend for attending Committee
meetings and also are authorized to
receive per diem and reimbursement for
travel expenses incurred to attend the
meetings.
To qualify for consideration of
appointment to the Committee, an
individual must possess and
demonstrate experience and expertise in
the designated fields or disciplines, as
well as expert knowledge of the broad
issues and topics pertinent to CFS.
Nominations should be typewritten.
The original nomination package should
include: (1) A letter of nomination that
clearly states the name and affiliation of
the nominee, the basis for the
nomination (i.e., specific attributes
which qualify the nominee for being
considered for appointment to the
Committee), and a statement that the
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of the Committee; (2) the nominator’s
name, address, and daytime telephone
number, and contact information
(specifically, home and/or work
address, telephone number and e-mail
address) for the nominated individual;
and (3) a current copy of the nominated
individual’s curriculum vitae or resume.
Nominations that do not provide these
three elements will not be considered.
Nominations of Federal employees
should not be submitted; Federal
employees will not be considered for
appointment to the Committee.
The Department makes every effort to
ensure that the membership of HHS
Federal advisory committees is fairly
balanced in terms of points of view
represented and the committee’s
function. Every effort is made to ensure
that a broad representation of
geographic areas, gender, ethnic and
minority groups, and people with
disabilities are given consideration for
membership on HHS Federal advisory
committees. Appointment to this
Committee shall be made without
discrimination on the basis of age, race,
ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation,
disability, and cultural, religious, or
socioeconomic status. Potential
candidates will be required to provide
detailed information concerning such
matters as financial holdings,
consultancies, and research grants or
contracts to permit evaluation of
possible conflicts of interest.
Dated: July 12, 2011.
Nancy C. Lee,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Health—
Women’s Health and Executive Secretary,
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Advisory
Committee.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
Agency Information Collection
Activities: Case Submission Form,
Case Assistance Form
(Form DHS–7001), Online Ombudsman Form
DHS–7001

Office of the Citizenship and
Immigration Service Ombudsman, DHS.
ACTION: 60-Day Notice and request for
comments; Revision of currently
approved collection.
AGENCY:

The Department of Homeland
Security, Office of the Citizenship and
Immigration Service Ombudsman will
submit the following Information
Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) for
review and clearance in accordance

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with the Paperwork Reduction Act of
1995 (Pub. L. 104–13, 44 U.S.C. Chapter
35).
DATES: Comments are encouraged and
will be accepted until September 16,
2011. This process is conducted in
accordance with 5 CFR 1320.1.
ADDRESSES: Written comments and
questions about this Information
Collection Request should be forwarded
to Office of the Citizenship and
Immigration Services Ombudsman,
DHS, Attn.: Chief of Special Programs,
Mail Stop 1225, Washington, DC 20528–
1225. Comments may also be submitted
to DHA via facsimile to 202–272–8352,
202–357–0042 or via e-mail at
[email protected] or
[email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
Citizenship and Immigration Services
(CIS) Ombudsman was created under
section 452 of the Homeland Security
Act of 2002 (Pub. L. 107–296) to: (1)
Assist individuals and employers in
resolving problems with the U.S.
Citizenship and Immigration Services
(USCIS); (2) to identify areas in which
individuals and employers have
problems in dealing with USCIS; and (3)
to the extent possible, propose changes
in the administrative practices of USCIS
to mitigate problems. This form is used
by an applicant who is experiencing
problems with USCIS during the
processing of an immigration benefit.
The information collected on this
form will allow the CIS Ombudsman to
identify the issue such as: (1) A case
problem which is a request for
information about a case that was filed
with USCIS (‘‘case problem’’); or (2) the
identification of a systemic issue that
may or may not pertain to an individual
case which the individual, attorney or
employer is seeking to bring to the
attention of the CIS Ombudsman
(‘‘trend’’). For case problems, the CIS
Ombudsman will refer case specific
issues to the Customer Assistance Office
for USCIS for further research, and
review.
For trends received, the CIS
Ombudsman notes the systemic issue
identified in the correspondence which
may or may not be incorporated into
future recommendations submitted to
the Director of USCIS pursuant to
section 452(d)(4) of Public Law 107–
296.
The use of this form provides the
most efficient means for collecting and
processing the required data. The CIS
Ombudsman anticipates employing the
use of information technology in
collecting and processing information
by offering the option for electronic
submission of the DHS Form 7001 in

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FY2012. The technology for electronic
capture of this data is in the final phase
of development with successful testing
of a pilot version conducted in the 4th
quarter of FY2010. We are requesting a
two year approval for the form
anticipating Government Paperwork
Elimination Act compliance for
electronic means for collections to be
developed and deployed by FY2012. We
plan to submit any required paperwork
to amend this document for the
electronic version of this form during
FY2011. There has been no increase or
decrease in the estimated annual burden
hours previously reported for this
information collection. There is no
change in the information being
collected, however there have been
cosmetic changes to the form including
punctuation and formatting. The title of
the form has changed from ‘‘Case
Problem Submission Worksheet (CIS
Ombudsman Form DHS–7001)’’ to
‘‘Case Assistance Form (Form DHS–
7001)’’ The name of the system has
changed from ‘‘Virtual Ombudsman
System’’ to ‘‘Online Ombudsman Form
DHS–7001’’. The instructions have been
updated to reflect the electronic
submission options. Instructions for
electronic submission will be posted on
the CIS Ombudsman Web site at
http://www.dhs.gov/cisombudsman.
The terms of clearance from the
previously approved collection have
been addressed by updates to the: (a)
Privacy Impact Assessment for the
Office of the Citizenship & Immigration
Services Ombudsman (CISOMB) Virtual
Ombudsman System (March 19, 2010);
and the (b) Systems of Records Notice:
9110–9B Department of Homeland
Security, Office of the Secretary [Docket
No. DHS–2009–0146] Privacy Act of
1974; Department of Homeland Security
Citizenship and Immigration Services
Ombudsman—001 Virtual Ombudsman
System (March 2010) to reflect the name
change to Online Ombudsman Form
DHS–7001 System of Records. These
documents are currently under review
by DHS HQ Privacy Office.
The Office of Management and Budget
is particularly interested in comments
which:
1. Evaluate whether the proposed
collection of information is necessary
for the proper performance of the
functions of the agency, including
whether the information will have
practical utility;
2. Evaluate the accuracy of the
agency’s estimate of the burden of the
proposed collection of information,
including the validity of the
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3. Enhance the quality, utility, and
clarity of the information to be
collected; and
4. Minimize the burden of the
collection of information on those who
are to respond, including through the
use of appropriate automated,
electronic, mechanical, or other
technological collection techniques or
other forms of information technology,
e.g., permitting electronic submissions
of responses.
Analysis
Agency: Office of the Citizenship and
Immigration Service Ombudsman, DHS.
Title: Case Submission Form.
OMB Number: 1601–0004.
Frequency: On Occasion.
Affected Public: Individuals or
Household.
Number of Respondents: 2,600.
Estimated Time per Respondent: 1
Hour.
Total Burden Hours: 2,600.
Richard Spires,
Chief Information Officer.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
Agency Information Collection
Activities: BioWatch Filter Holder Log
Department of Homeland
Security.
ACTION: 30-Day Notice and request for
comments; Extension with change.
AGENCY:

The Department of Homeland
Security, will submit the following
Information Collection Request (ICR) to
the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB) for review and clearance in
accordance with the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13,
44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). DHS previously
published this information collection
request (ICR) in the Federal Register on
May 2, 2011 at 76 FR 24504, for a 60day public comment period. No
comments were received by DHS. The
purpose of this notice is to allow
additional 30-days for public comments.
DATES: Comments are encouraged and
will be accepted until August 17, 2011.
This process is conducted in accordance
with 5 CFR 1320.10.
ADDRESSES: Interested persons are
invited to submit written comments on
the proposed information collection to
the Office of Information and Regulatory
Affairs, Office of Management and
Budget. Comments should be addressed
to OMB Desk Officer, Department of
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Homeland Security and sent via
electronic mail to
[email protected] or faxed
to (202) 395–5806.
The Office of Management and Budget
is particularly interested in comments
which:
1. Evaluate whether the proposed
collection of information is necessary
for the proper performance of the
functions of the agency, including
whether the information will have
practical utility;
2. Evaluate the accuracy of the
agency’s estimate of the burden of the
proposed collection of information,
including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used;
3. Enhance the quality, utility, and
clarity of the information to be
collected; and
4. Minimize the burden of the
collection of information on those who
are to respond, including through the
use of appropriate automated,
electronic, mechanical, or other
technological collection techniques or
other forms of information technology,
e.g., permitting electronic submissions
of responses.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If
additional information is required
contact: The Department of Homeland
Security, Attn.: Daniel Yereb,
[email protected], 703–647–8052.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
Department of Homeland Security,
Office of Health Affairs/OCMO Early
Detection Division will collect
information from BioWatch
jurisdictions. The BioWatch Program
operates aerosol collector equipment in
approximately 30 U.S. jurisdictions to
monitor for the presence of organisms
that may be related to the deliberate
release of a select subset of biological
threat agents. Information is collected in
writing by a representative of a
BioWatch jurisdiction (either an
employee, or a contractor) assigned
responsibility for installing and
removing filters from aerosol collection
devices and transportation to local
laboratories for sample analysis. A
standard filter log form is completed for
each sample and is archived by the
BioWatch jurisdiction for a period of
one year. The BioWatch Program
reimburses participating jurisdictions
for the cost of collection and laboratory
analysis activities, including the
preparation of the filter log form and
other documentation. The creation of a
written record for each sample is
required to support law enforcement
activities, including criminal
prosecution in the case of a deliberate
release of a biological agent.

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