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HHS - 1023 - Science Advisory Board to the National Center for Toxicological Research - Authorized by Law

GENERAL INFORMATION

Committee Name	Science Advisory Board to the National Center for Toxicological Research	Agency Name	Department of Health and Human Services
Fiscal Year	2024	Committee Number	1023
Original Establishment Date	6/2/1973	Committee Status	Terminated
Actual Termination Date	5/28/2024	Committee URL	http://www.fda.gov/AdvisoryCommittees/Committee...
Actual Merged Date		Presidential Appointments*	No
New Committee This FY	No	Max Number of Members*	9
Terminated This FY	Yes	Designated Fed Officer Position Title*	General Health Scientist
Merged This FY		Designated Federal Officer Prefix
Current Charter Date	6/2/2022	Designated Federal Officer First Name*	Lady
Date Of Renewal Charter	6/2/2024	Designated Federal Officer Middle Name	Ashley
Projected Termination Date		Designated Federal Officer Last Name*	Groves
Exempt From Renewal*	No	Designated Federal Officer Suffix
Specific Termination Authority		Designated Federal Officer Phone*	870-543-7956
Establishment Authority*	Authorized by Law	Designated Federal Officer Fax*
Specific Establishment Authority*	21 U.S.C. 394	Designated Federal Officer Email*	ashley.groves@fda.hhs.gov
Effective Date Of Authority*	11/28/1990
Exempt From EO 13875 Discretionary Cmte	Not Applicable
Committee Type*	Continuing
Presidential*	No
Committee Function*	Scientific Technical Program Advisory Board

RECOMMENDATION/JUSTIFICATIONS

Agency Recommendation*	Continue
Legislation to Terminate Required	Not Applicable
Legislation Status	Not Applicable
How does cmte accomplish its purpose?*	Prior to its termination, the National Center for Toxicological Research (NCTR) Science Advisory Board (SAB) advised the Director in establishing, implementing and evaluating the research programs that assisted the Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in fulfilling regulatory responsibilities. This external body of recognized scientific experts helped to ensure that the research programs at NCTR were scientifically sound and pertinent to the FDA, but we have determined that it is no longer needed, and the purpose of this committee can be met by the Science Board to the FDA.
How is membership balanced?*	Members were leading authorities in the fields related to toxicological research. Members represented academia, clinical research, and other scientific disciplines.
How frequent & relevant are cmte mtgs?*	The committee did not meet in FY-24 due to its termination.
Why advice can't be obtained elsewhere?*	The committee is no longer needed and has been terminated since May 28, 2024
Why close or partially close meetings?	There were no open or closed meetings to report for FY24.
Recommendation Remarks	Although this committee did not meet in FY24, time was devoted to termination consultation. Although this committee did not meet, no reporting was required.

PERFORMANCE MEASURES

Outcome Improvement To Health Or Safety*	Yes	Action Reorganize Priorities*	Yes
Outcome Trust In Government	Yes	Action Reallocate Resources	Yes
Outcome Major Policy Changes	Yes	Action Issued New Regulations	Yes
Outcome Advance In Scientific Research	Yes	Action Proposed Legislation	No
Outcome Effective Grant Making	No	Action Approved Grants Or Other Payments	No
Outcome Improved Service Delivery	No	Action Other	Yes
Outcome Increased Customer Satisfaction	Yes	Action Comment	FDA approves or chooses not to approve new medical products, among other regulatory decisions.
Outcome Implement Laws/Reg Requirements	Yes	Grants Review*	No
Outcome Other	No	Number Of Grants Reviewed	0
Outcome Comment	NA	Number Of Grants Recommended	0
Cost Savings*	Unable to Determine	Dollar Value Of Grants Recommended	$0.00
Cost Savings Comment	Prior to its termination, the utilization of the Science Advisory Board to the National Center for Toxicological Research enabled the Agency to obtain required and frequently scarce professional services from medical and scientific experts not otherwise available to the Agency; and to obtain the services of these experts not otherwise available to the Agency; and to obtain the services of these experts only on an as needed basis rather than on a full time basis. The service of the Committee resulted in advice for the improvement of the public health, for which it is difficult to assign a financial value.	Grants Review Comment	NA
Number Of Recommendations*	37	Access Contact Designated Fed. Officer*	Yes
Number Of Recommendations Comment	The committee made 37 recommendations from FY-03 through FY-24.	Access Agency Website	Yes
% of Recs Fully Implemented*	84.00%	Access Committee Website	Yes
% of Recs Fully Implemented Comment	The function of an advisory committee is purely advisory in nature. Although the FDA most often accepts the recommendations from its committees, the advice is purely advisory in nature,and therefore, the Agency has the option of not implementing the advice.This number represents an approximation of the percentage of recommendations that the agency has fully implemented or plans to fully implement.	Access GSA FACA Website	Yes
% of Recs Partially Implemented*	10.00%	Access Publications	Yes
% of Recs Partially Implemented Comment	The function of an advisory committee is purely advisory in nature. Although the FDA most often accepts the recommendations from its committees, the advice is purely advisory in nature, and therefore, the Agency has the option of not implementing the advice.	Access Other	No
Agency Feedback*	Yes	Access Comment	NA
Agency Feedback Comment*	When appropriate, information is made available to the public. Actions related to guidance documents or other general matters issues are available publicly when implemented.	Narrative Description*	FDA’s strategic priorities in responding to the public health challenges of the 21st century are to advance regulatory science and innovation; strengthen the safety and integrity of the global supply chain; strengthen compliance and enforcement activities to support public health; expand efforts to meet the needs of special populations; advance medical countermeasures and emergency preparedness; advance food safety and nutrition; promote public health by advancing the safety and effectiveness of medical products; establish an effective tobacco regulation, prevention, and control program; and manage for organizational excellence and accountability. Prior to its termination, the Science Advisory Board to the National Center for Toxicological Research supported FDA's strategic priorities by establishing, implementing, and evaluating the research programs that assist the Commissioner of Food and Drugs in fulfilling regulatory responsibilities.

COSTS

1. Payments to Non-Federal Members*		1. Est Paymnts to Non-Fed Membrs Nxt FY*	$0.00
2. Payments to Federal Members*		2. Est. Payments to Fed Members Next FY*	$0.00
3. Payments to Federal Staff*	$19,104.00	3. Estimated Payments to Federal Staff*	$0.00
4. Payments to Consultants*		4. Est. Payments to Consultants Next FY*	$0.00
5. Travel Reimb. For Non-Federal Membrs*		5. Est Travel Reimb Non-Fed Membr nxtFY*	$0.00
6. Travel Reimb. For Federal Members*		6. Est Travel Reimb For Fed Members*	$0.00
7. Travel Reimb. For Federal Staff*		7. Est. Travel Reimb to Fed Staf Nxt FY*	$0.00
8. Travel Reimb. For Consultants*		8. Est Travel Reimb to Consltnts Nxt FY*	$0.00
10. Other Costs	$4,776.00	10. Est. Other Costs Next FY*	$0.00
11. Total Costs	$23,880.00	11. Est. Total Next FY*	$0.00
Date Cost Last Modified	11/4/2024 3:50 PM	Est. Fed Staff Support Next FY*	0.00
Federal Staff Support (FTE)*		Est Cost Remarks	Committee was terminated on May 28, 2024
Cost Remarks	Committee was terminated on May 28, 2024 -- other cost went to providing each member with a member plaque.

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