Federal Register #2026-22549

NIH renews National Toxicology Program Advisory Committee charter

This notice covers renewal of the National Toxicology Program Advisory Committee charter, not a procurement solicitation. - Government buyer: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), National Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of the Director. - Program and committee: The National Toxicology Program (NTP) renews the charter of its Advisory Committee (NTPAC), which advises the NTP Steering Committee and Program Director on scientific program content and evaluates the scientific quality of interagency and collaborative work. - Membership and expertise: Up to 12 Secretary-appointed Special Government Employee members, with expertise in areas including toxicology, translational science, medicine, communication sciences, and data sciences. - Procurement scope: No products or services are requested; no OEMs, vendors, part numbers, or quantities are identified. - Notable information: The notice states that renewal serves the public interest and discusses annual operating costs, including federal staff support, member payments, and reimbursable costs, without providing amounts.

Description

The notice announces renewal of the charter for the National Toxicology Program Advisory Committee (NTPAC) for an additional two-year period beginning November 14, 2026. It states that the committee provides scientific advice to the National Toxicology Program Steering Committee and Program Director and evaluates the scientific quality of the program’s interagency and collaborative efforts. The notice includes a public interest determination supporting the renewal and describes the committee’s membership, estimated operating costs, and prior contributions.

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