Meeting of the Interagency Committee on Smoking and Health (ICSH) Monday, September 9, 2019

Dear Colleagues,

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is pleased to announce the meeting of the Interagency Committee on Smoking and Health (ICSH) in accordance with section 10(a) (2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92–463) as listed in the Federal Register‎.

This event is open to the public. To attend in person, register with Ms. Monica Swann via e-mail at: zqe0@cdc.gov

WHO:

The ICSH  is composed of 18 members from 8 federal agencies and five public members. The United States Surgeon General is the Chair of the Committee, with Simon McNabb, Senior Policy Advisor, CDC’s Office on Smoking and Health, as the Designated Federal Official.

This important committee advises leadership at the highest levels of government on:

• Coordination of research, educational programs, and other activities within HHS that relate to smoking and health, and;
• Coordination of these activities with other Federal, State, local, and private agencies

The committee also establishes and maintains liaisons with appropriate private entities, other Federal agencies, and State and local public agencies on smoking and health activities.

WHAT:

The topic of the meeting this year is “Empowering Youth and Youth Influencers to Prevent the Use of Emerging Tobacco Products.”  The objective of the meeting is to identify federal actions to empower youth, parents, educators, health care professionals, and others who influence youth and young adults to prevent the initiation and use of e-cigarettes and other emerging tobacco products.
 

WHEN AND WHERE:

Participants will have an opportunity to make a public comment at 3:00 p.m. EDT.

HOW:

In person:

• This event is open to the public. To attend in person, register with Ms. Monica Swann via e-mail at: zqe0@cdc.gov.

• The Hubert H. Humphrey building requires that all visitors be escorted throughout the building.  Please plan to arrive before 9:00 a.m. to avoid a long wait.

Via webinar: N

NOTIC

If you are unable to participate, we will post a meeting summary within 90 days of the event.

Sincerely,

Source: CDC’s Office on Smoking and Health