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[Federal Register: July 31, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 146)][Notices] [Page 38194] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr31jy09-69] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Meeting of the National Biodefense Science Board AGENCY: Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Secretary. ACTION: Notice. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: As stipulated by the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is hereby giving notice that the National Biodefense Science Board (NBSB) will be holding a public meeting. The meeting is open to the public. DATES: The NBSB will hold a public meeting on September 25, 2009 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. EDT. The agenda is subject to change as priorities dictate. ADDRESSES: Washington DC Metro Area. The venue details will be posted on the NBSB Web page at http:// www.hhs.gov/aspr/omsph/nbsb/index.html as they become available. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: CAPT Leigh A. Sawyer, D.V.M., M.P.H., Executive Director, National Biodefense Science Board, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 330 C Street, SW., Switzer Building Room 5127, Washington, DC 20201; 202-205-3815; fax: 202-205-8508; e-mail address: leigh.sawyer@hhs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to section 319M of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d-7f) and section 222 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 217a), the Department of Health and Human Services established the National Biodefense Science Board. The Board shall provide expert advice and guidance to the Secretary on scientific, technical, and other matters of special interest to the Department of Health and Human Services regarding current and future chemical, biological, nuclear, and radiological agents, whether naturally occurring, accidental, or deliberate. The Board may also provide advice and guidance to the Secretary on other matters related to public health emergency preparedness and response. Background: The tentative agenda includes updates from the chairs of the: Pandemic Influenza Working Group, MCM Markets and Sustainability Working Group, Disaster Medicine Working Group, Personal Preparedness Working Group, and the Disaster Mental Health Subcommittee. Additional topics surrounding the current H1N1 influenza outbreak will be considered during the public meeting. This agenda is subject to change as priorities dictate. Availability of Materials: The meeting agenda, and other materials will be posted on the NBSB Web site at http://www.hhs.gov/aspr/omsph/ nbsb/index.html prior to the meeting. Procedures for Providing Public Input: Any member of the public providing oral comments at the meeting must sign-in at the registration desk and provide his/her name, address, and affiliation. All written comments must be received prior to September 17, 2009, and should be sent by e-mail to NBSB@hhs.gov with ``NBSB Public Comment'' as the subject line, or mailed to Leigh Sawyer, 330 C Street, SW., Switzer Building Room 5127, Washington, DC 20201. Individuals who plan to attend and need special assistance, such as sign language interpretation or other reasonable accommodations, should notify the designated contact person. Dated: July 24, 2009. Nicole Lurie, Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, Rear Admiral, U.S. Public Health Service. [FR Doc. E9-18374 Filed 7-30-09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4150-37-P
[Federal Register: July 31, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 146)][Notices] [Page 38194-38195] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr31jy09-70] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES National Biodefense Science Board: Notification of a Public Teleconference AGENCY: Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Secretary. ACTION: Notice. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: As stipulated by the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is hereby giving notice that the National Biodefense Science Board (NBSB) will hold three teleconference meetings. The meetings are open to the public. Pre- registration is NOT required, however, individuals who wish to participate in the public comment session should e-mail NBSB@HHS.GOV to RSVP. DATES: The meetings will be held on August 14, 2009, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. EDT, October 14, 2009, 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. EDT, and on November 13, 2009, 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. EST. ADDRESSES: The meetings will occur by teleconference. To attend, please call 1-866-395-4129, pass-code ``ASPR.'' Please call 15 minutes prior to the beginning of the conference call to facilitate attendance. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Erin Fults, National Biodefense Science Board, Department of Health and Human Services, Room 5128, Switzer Building, 330 C St., SW., Washington, DC 20201. Phone: 202-260- 1201; E-mail: NBSB@HHS.GOV SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to section 319M of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d-7f) and section 222 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 217a), the Department of Health and Human Services established the National Biodefense Science Board. The Board shall provide expert advice and guidance to the Secretary on scientific, technical, and other matters of special interest to the Department of Health and Human Services regarding current and future chemical, biological, nuclear, and radiological agents, whether naturally occurring, accidental, or deliberate. The Board may also provide advice and guidance to the Secretary on other matters related to public health emergency preparedness and response. These are special meetings of the NBSB. Discussions will surround issues related to Novel Influenza A H1N1. For these special meetings, members of the public are invited to attend by teleconference via a toll-free call-in phone number. The call-in number will be operator assisted to provide members [[Page 38195]] of the public the opportunity to provide comments to the Board. Public participation and ability to comment will be limited to time and space available. Public comment will be limited to no more than 3 minutes per speaker. To be placed on the public participant list, you should notify the operator when you enter the call-in number. Any members of the public who wish to have printed material distributed to the NBSB should submit materials via email at NBSB@HHS.GOV, with ``NBSB Public Comment'' as the subject line, prior to the close of business one week before each meeting (conference call). A draft agenda and any additional materials/agendas will be posted on the NBSB Web site (HTTP://WWW.HHS.GOV/ASPR/OMSPH/NBSB/) prior to the meeting. Dated: July 24, 2009. Nicole Lurie, Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, Rear Admiral, U.S. Public Health Service. [FR Doc. E9-18372 Filed 7-30-09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4150-37-P
[Federal Register: July 31, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 146)][Notices] [Page 38192] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr31jy09-65] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES National Biodefense Science Board; Notification of Charter Renewal AGENCY: Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Secretary. ACTION: National Biodefense Science Board; Notification of charter renewal. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Secretary of Health and Human Services has renewed the National Biodefense Science Board (NBSB) charter for an additional two- year period through July 3, 2011. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: As stipulated by the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), 5 U.S.C. App. 2 Section 9(c), the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is hereby giving notice of the renewal of the NBSB charter for an additional two-year period. The Board shall provide expert advice and guidance to the Secretary on scientific, technical, and other matters of special interest to the Department of Health and Human Services regarding current and future chemical, biological, nuclear, and radiological agents, whether naturally occurring, accidental, or deliberate. The Board may also provide advice and guidance to the Secretary on other matters related to public health emergency preparedness and response. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: CAPT Leigh A. Sawyer, D.V.M., M.P.H., Executive Director, National Biodefense Science Board, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 330 C Street, SW., Switzer Building Room 5127, Washington, DC 20447; 202-205-3815; fax: 202-205-8508; e-mail address: leigh.sawyer@hhs.gov. Dated: July 23, 2009. Nicole Lurie, Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. [FR Doc. E9-18375 Filed 7-30-09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4150-37-P