Federal Register #2026-16054

HRSA Requests Public Comment on OPTN Board and Committee Member Information Collection

This opportunity involves a request for public comment by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), under the Department of Health and Human Services, regarding information collection for the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN) Board and Committee Member applications and forms. - Government Buyer: - Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) - Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) - No OEMs or commercial vendors are involved, as this is not a procurement of products or services. - Products/Services Requested: - Collection of applications from candidates for OPTN Board of Directors and committees - Collection of conflict of interest, code of conduct, confidentiality, and attestation forms from selected members - Unique/Notable Requirements: - The OPTN Board consists of 35 members serving 2- to 3-year terms - Supported by 21 committees with approximately 419 members - Information collected is used to ensure proper governance, expertise, and ethical standards for OPTN leadership - No product or service purchase, part numbers, or quantities are specified - This is strictly an information collection activity, not a solicitation for goods or services.

Description

This notice announces a proposed collection of information by HRSA, seeking public comments on the burden estimate and other aspects of the collection related to applications and forms for the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network Board of Directors and Committee Members. The collection includes applications for candidates interested in volunteering to serve on the OPTN Board of Directors and committees, as well as conflict of interest, code of conduct, confidentiality, and attestation forms to be completed by selected members. The OPTN Board consists of 35 members serving 2- to 3-year terms, supported by 21 committees with approximately 419 members. The information collected will help ensure the governance bodies have the necessary expertise and maintain ethical standards.

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