National Committee on Vital and Health Statistics: Meeting, 8591 [05-3265]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 34 / Tuesday, February 22, 2005 / Notices between regular physical activity and good health. The Office of the PCPFS serves as a catalyst to promote the development and implementation of physical activity/fitness and sports programs for all Americans. The Office of the PCPFS has a long and productive history of working with public and private sponsors to bring opportunities to participate in activities at the grassroots level. Cosponsorship of this activity will help to further the promotion of physical activity/fitness and sports by the Office of the PCPFS. The purpose of the HealthierUS Fitness Festival is to motivate individuals to begin and continue an active lifestyle leading to enhanced physical fitness by providing access to actual demonstrations and sound information on diverse organizations and activities. Over one thousand individuals participated in this event on June 16, 2004. The program will take place in Washington, DC on Monday, May 2, 2005 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will include ongoing interactive sports and fitness demonstrations. Health and fitness experts from a myriad of organizations will be on hand to share tips as well as health and fitness information. No registration fees will be charged for any participants. All cosponsors agree not to sell any educational materials/equipment pertaining to the event. There are no federal funds available for this event. Participation may be limited depending on the number of proposals received and the space available. Requirements of Cosponsorship The Office of the PCPFS is seeking a cosponsor(s) to partner in ways that accord with its particular circumstances. For example, an entity might offer to cosponsor the following proposed program activities with the Office of PCPFS: (1) Participate in the development of the concept, planning of physical activity/fitness/sports demonstrations, and designation of professional organizations and experts in those specific activities; (2) Participate in the review and approval of all materials produced to educate the public and promote the event; (3) Participate in the review, development, and approval of all materials, signage, press releases, etc. that mention the cosponsorship; (4) Participate in the coordination of logistical concerns; e.g., U.S. Park Police, bonds, insurance, etc. No discrete portion of the event may be sponsored independently. VerDate jul<14>2003 19:10 Feb 18, 2005 Jkt 205001 Availability of Funds There are no Federal funds available for this cosponsorship. All cosponsors agree to not use the event as a vehicle to sell or promote products or services. Any incidental promotional materials cannot imply that the PCPFS, Office of the PCPFS, or HHS endorses any products or services. Eligibility for Cosponsorship To be eligible, a requester must: (1) Have a demonstrated interest and understanding of physical fitness and/or sports; (2) participate substantively in the cosponsored activity (not just provide funding or logistical support); (3) have an organizational or corporate mission that is not inconsistent with the public health and safety mission of the Department; and (4) agree to sign a cosponsorship agreement with the Office of the PCPFS which will set forth the details of the cosponsored activity. Content of Request for Cosponsorship Each request for cosponsorship should contain a description of: (1) The entity or organization; (2) its background in promoting physical activity/fitness or sports; (3) its proposed involvement in the cosponsored activity; and (4) plan for implementation with timeline. Evaluation Criteria The cosponsor(s) will be selected by the Office of the PCPFS using the following evaluation criteria: (1) Requester’s qualifications and capability to fulfill cosponsorship responsibilities; (2) Requester’s creativity for enhancing the medium for program messages; and (3) Requester’s potential for reaching underserved/special populations. Dated: February 15, 2005. Melissa Johnson, Executive Director, President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, Department of Health and Human Services. [FR Doc. 05–3307 Filed 2–18–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4150–35–P 8591 Name: National Committee on Vital and Health Statistics (NCVHS), Subcommittee on Standards and Security (SSS). Time and Date: February 18, 2005, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Place: Conference Call, Leader: Ms. Maria Friedman, USA Toll Free Number: 1–877– 601–3547, Pass Code: NCVHS. For security reasons, the pass code and the leader’s name will be required to join your call. Status: Open. Purpose: The Subcommittee will review and finalize two separate letters. The first will cover recommendations to the HHS Secretary on e-signature requirements and other topics related to electronic prescribing for use in the Medicare drug benefit. The second letter will provide comments on HHS’ notice of proposed rule making (NPRM) on e-prescribing foundation standards to be used by plans participating in the Medicare drug benefit. Contact Person For More Information: Substantive program information as well as summaries of meetings and a roster of Committee members may be obtained from Maria Friedman, Health Insurance Specialist, Security and Standards Group, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, MS: C5– 24–04, 7500 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21244–1850, telephone: 410–786–6333 or Marjorie S. Greenberg, Executive Secretary, NCVHS, National Center for Health Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Room 1100, Presidential Building, 3311 Toledo Road, Hyattsville, Maryland 20782, telephone: (301) 458–4245. Information also is available on the NCVHS home page of the HHS Web site: https:// www.ncvhs.hhs.gov/ where an agenda for the meeting will be posted when available. Should you require reasonable accommodation, please contact the CDC Office of Equal Employment Opportunity on (301) 458–4EEO (4336) as soon as possible. Dated: February 8, 2005. James Scanlon, Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Science and Data Policy, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation. 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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 34 (Tuesday, February 22, 2005)]
[Notices]
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[FR Doc No: 05-3265]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES


National Committee on Vital and Health Statistics: Meeting

    Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the Department of 
Health and Human Services (HHS) announces the following advisory 
committee meeting.

    Name: National Committee on Vital and Health Statistics (NCVHS), 
Subcommittee on Standards and Security (SSS).
    Time and Date: February 18, 2005, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
    Place: Conference Call, Leader: Ms. Maria Friedman, USA Toll 
Free Number: 1-877-601-3547, Pass Code: NCVHS.
    For security reasons, the pass code and the leader's name will 
be required to join your call.
    Status: Open.
    Purpose: The Subcommittee will review and finalize two separate 
letters. The first will cover recommendations to the HHS Secretary 
on e-signature requirements and other topics related to electronic 
prescribing for use in the Medicare drug benefit. The second letter 
will provide comments on HHS' notice of proposed rule making (NPRM) 
on e-prescribing foundation standards to be used by plans 
participating in the Medicare drug benefit.
    Contact Person For More Information: Substantive program 
information as well as summaries of meetings and a roster of 
Committee members may be obtained from Maria Friedman, Health 
Insurance Specialist, Security and Standards Group, Centers for 
Medicare and Medicaid Services, MS: C5-24-04, 7500 Security 
Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21244-1850, telephone: 410-786-6333 or 
Marjorie S. Greenberg, Executive Secretary, NCVHS, National Center 
for Health Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 
Room 1100, Presidential Building, 3311 Toledo Road, Hyattsville, 
Maryland 20782, telephone: (301) 458-4245. Information also is 
available on the NCVHS home page of the HHS Web site: https://
www.ncvhs.hhs.gov/ where an agenda for the meeting will be posted 
when available.
    Should you require reasonable accommodation, please contact the 
CDC Office of Equal Employment Opportunity on (301) 458-4EEO (4336) 
as soon as possible.

    Dated: February 8, 2005.
James Scanlon,
Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Science and Data Policy, Office 
of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation.
[FR Doc. 05-3265 Filed 2-18-05; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4151-05
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