What to know
Federal advisory committees are an important way that NIOSH engages with occupational safety and health experts and the public.
About
The Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (FACA) ensures that advice from advisory committees is objective and accessible to the public. These committees provide a way to receive informed advice from people with diverse areas of professional knowledge and affiliation. Advisory committees also serve as valuable linkages with partners and the public.
NIOSH advisory committees
The Advisory Board on Radiation and Worker Health was established under the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act of 2000. It provides advice to NIOSH about activities carried out under the Act, such as the methodology of radiation dose reconstructions.
The Mine Safety and Health Research Advisory Committee (MSHRAC) was established under the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977. It provides advice to NIOSH on the conduct of mine health and safety research.
The World Trade Center Health Program Scientific/Technical Advisory Committee (STAC) was established by the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2010. The program administrator must seek advice from the STAC on eligibility criteria for responder and survivor membership in the Program, as well as research needs for the Program. The administrator may consult with the STAC about whether a particular health condition should be added to the list of WTC-related health conditions.