Assistant Secretary for Planning & Evaluation Medicaid Program; Meeting of the Medicaid Commission, 33455-33456 [E6-8993]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 111 / Friday, June 9, 2006 / Notices completing the form found online at: https://www.federalreserve.gov/secure/ forms/cacregistration.cfm Additionally, attendees must present photo identification to enter the building. The meeting will begin at 9 a.m. EDT and is expected to conclude at 1 p.m. The Martin Building is located on C Street, NW., between 20th and 21st Streets. The Council’s function is to advise the Board on the exercise of the Board’s responsibilities under various consumer financial services laws and on other matters on which the Board seeks its advice. Time permitting, the Council will discuss the following topics: Home Equity Lending • Assessing the impact of the rules implementing the Home Ownership and Equity Protection Act (HOEPA) • Issues related to the subprime mortgage market • Nontraditional mortgage products Financial Literacy • Issues related to the goals for and the effectiveness of financial literacy programs. Reports by committees and other matters initiated by Council members also may be discussed. Persons wishing to submit views to the Council on any of the above topics may do so by sending written statements to Kyan Bishop, Secretary of the Consumer Advisory Council, Division of Consumer and Community Affairs, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, Washington, DC 20551. Information about this meeting may be obtained from Ms. Bishop, 202–452–6470. Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, June 6, 2006. Jennifer J. Johnson Secretary of the Board. [FR Doc. E6–8977 Filed 6–8–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6210–01–S GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION [OMB Control No. 3090–0228] Office of Civil Rights; Information Collection; Nondiscrimination in Federal Financial Assistance Programs Office of Civil Rights, GSA. Notice of request for comments regarding a renewal to an existing OMB clearance. jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:01 Jun 08, 2006 Jkt 208001 U.S.C. Chapter 35), the General Services Administration has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request to review and approve an extension of a currently approved information collection requirement regarding regarding nondiscrimination in Federal financial assistance programs. A request for public comments was published at 71 FR 10687, March 2, 2006. No comments were received. This OMB clearance expires on June 30, 2006. This information is needed to facilitate nondiscrimination in GSA’s Federal Financial Assistance Programs, consistent with Federal civil rights laws and regulations that apply to recipients of Federal financial assistance. Public comments are particularly invited on: Whether this collection of information is necessary and whether it will have practical utility; whether our estimate of the public burden of this collection of information is accurate, and based on valid assumptions and methodology; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected. DATES: Submit comments on or before: July 10, 2006. ADDRESSES: Submit comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden to Ms. Hillary Jaffe, GSA Desk Officer, OMB, Room 10236, NEOB, Washington, DC 20503, and a copy to the Regulatory Secretariat (VIR), General Services Administration, Room 4035, 1800 F Street, NW., Washington, DC 20405. Please cite OMB Control No. 3090–0228, Nondiscrimination in Federal Financial Assistance Programs, in all correspondence. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Evelyn Britton, Compliance Officer, Office of Civil Rights, at telephone (202) 501–4347 or via e-mail to evelyn.britton@gsa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A. Purpose The General Services Administration (GSA) has mission responsibilities related to monitoring and enforcing compliance with Federal civil rights laws and regulations that apply to Federal Financial Assistance programs administered by GSA. Specifically, those laws provide that no person on the ground of race, color, national origin, disability, sex or age shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program in connection with which Federal financial assistance is extended PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 33455 under laws administered in whole or in part by GSA. These mission responsibilities generate the requirement to request and obtain certain data from recipients of Federal surplus property for the purpose of determining compliance, such as the number of individuals, based on race and ethnic origin, of the recipient’s eligible and actual serviced population; race and national origin of those denied participation in the recipient’s program(s); non-English languages encountered by the recipient’s program(s) and how the recipient is addressing meaningful access for individuals that are Limited English Proficient; whether there has been complaints or lawsuits filed against the recipient based on prohibited discrimination and whether there has been any findings; and whether the recipient’s facilities are accessible to qualified individuals with disabilities. B. Annual Reporting Burden Respondents: 200. Responses Per Respondent: 1. Total Responses: 200. Hours Per Response: 2. Total Burden Hours: 400. Obtaining Copies of Proposals: Requesters may obtain a copy of the information collection documents from the General Services Administration, Regulatory Secretariat (VIR), 1800 F Street, NW., Room 4035, Washington, DC 20405, telephone (202) 208–7312. Please cite OMB Control No. 3090–0228, Nondiscrimination in Federal Financial Assistance Programs, in all correspondence. Dated: May 31, 2006 Michael W. Carleton, Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. E6–8999 Filed 6–8–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6820–34–S DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Assistant Secretary for Planning & Evaluation Medicaid Program; Meeting of the Medicaid Commission Assistant Secretary for Planning & Evaluation (ASPE), HHS. ACTION: Notice of meeting. AGENCY: SUMMARY: This notice announces a public meeting of the Medicaid Commission. Notice of this meeting is given under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App. 2, 10(a)(1) and (a)(2)). The Medicaid Commission will advise the Secretary on ways to modernize the Medicaid program so that it can provide high-quality health care E:\FR\FM\09JNN1.SGM 09JNN1 33456 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 111 / Friday, June 9, 2006 / Notices to its beneficiaries in a financially sustainable way. DATES: The Meeting: July 11–12, 2006. The meeting will begin at 9 a.m. on July 11, and 8:30 a.m. on July 12. Special Accommodations: Persons attending the meeting who are hearing or visually impaired, or have a condition that requires special assistance or accommodations, are asked to notify the Medicaid Commission by June 30, 2006 (see FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT). ADDRESSES: The Meeting: The meeting will be held at the following address: Sheraton Crystal City, 1800 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, Virginia 22202, United States, telephone: (703) 486–1111, fax: (703) 769–3970. Web site: You may access up-to-date information on the Medicaid Commission at https://aspe.hhs.gov/ medicaid/. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Margaret Reiser, (202) 205–8255. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On May 24, 2005, we published a notice (70 FR 29765) announcing the Medicaid Commission and requesting nominations for individuals to serve on the Medicaid Commission. This notice announces a public meeting of the Medicaid Commission. Topics of the Meeting The Commission will discuss options for making longer-term recommendations on the future of the Medicaid program that ensure long-term sustainability. Issues to be addressed may include, but are not limited to: Eligibility, benefit design, and delivery; expanding the number of people covered with quality care while recognizing budget constraints; long term care; quality of care, choice, and beneficiary satisfaction; and program administration. jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES Procedure and Agenda This meeting is open to the public. There will be a public comment period at the meeting. The Commission may limit the number and duration of oral presentations to the time available. We will request that you declare at the meeting whether or not you have any financial involvement related to any services being discussed. After the presentations and public comment period, the Commission will deliberate openly. Interested persons may observe the deliberations, but the Commission will not hear further comments during this time except at the request of the Chairperson. The Commission will also allow an open VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:01 Jun 08, 2006 Jkt 208001 public session for any attendee to address issues specific to the topic. Authority: 5 U.S.C. App. 2, 10(a)(1) and (a)(2). Dated: June 2, 2006. Donald A. Young, Acting Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation, Department of Health and Human Services. [FR Doc. E6–8993 Filed 6–8–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5150–05–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Disease, Disability, and Injury Prevention and Control Special Emphasis Panel (SEP): Targeted Evaluation of the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) Funded Prevention of Mother-to-Child HIV Transmission (PMTCT), and Adherence to Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) Programs, Contract Solicitation Numbers (CSN) 2006–N–08428, 2006–N–08429, and 2006–N–08430 In accordance with section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92–463), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announces the following meeting: Name: Disease, Disability, and Injury Prevention and Control Special Emphasis Panel (SEP): Targeted Evaluation of the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) Funded Prevention of Mother-toChild HIV Transmission (PMTCT), and Adherence to Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) Programs, Contract Solicitation Numbers (CSN) 2006–N–08428, 2006–N–08429, and 2006–N–08430. Time and Date: 8:30 a.m.–9 a.m., June 27, 2006 (Open). 9 a.m.–6 p.m., June 27, 2006 (Closed). Place: Renaissance Concourse Hotel— Marriott, One Hartsfield Center Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30354, Telephone 404–209– 9999. Status: The meeting will be closed to the public in accordance with provisions set forth in section 552b(c) (4) and (6), Title 5 U.S.C., and the Determination of the Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, CDC, pursuant to Public Law 92–463. Matters to be Discussed: The meeting will include the review, discussion, and evaluation of applications received in response to ‘‘Targeted Evaluation of the PEPFAR Funded PMTCT, and ART Programs,’’ Contract Solicitation Numbers (CSN) 2006–N–08428, 2006–N–08429, and 2006–N–08430. For Further Information Contact: Amy L. Sandul, Health Scientist, National Center for HIV, STD, and Tuberculosis Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 1600 Clifton Road NE., MS E–41, Atlanta, GA 30333, Telephone 404.639.6485. The Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, has been delegated the authority to sign Federal Register notices pertaining to announcements of meetings and other committee management activities, for both CDC and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. Dated: June 2, 2006. Alvin Hall, Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [FR Doc. E6–8991 Filed 6–8–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163–18–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices: Meeting In accordance with section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92–463), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announces the following Federal Committee meeting. Name: Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). Time and Date: 8 a.m.–6 p.m., June 29, 2006. 8 a.m.–4 p.m., June 30, 2006. Place: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton Road, NE., Building 19, Room 232, Atlanta, Georgia 30333. Status: Open to the public, limited only by the space available. Purpose: The Committee is charged with advising the Director, CDC, on the appropriate uses of immunizing agents. In addition, under 42 U.S.C. 1396s, the Committee is mandated to establish and periodically review and, as appropriate, revise the list of vaccines for administration to vaccine-eligible children through the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program, along with schedules regarding the appropriate periodicity, dosage, and contraindications applicable to the vaccines. Matters to be Discussed: The agenda will include discussions on Human Papillomavirus Vaccine, which will include a VFC Vote; Varicella Virus Vaccine, which will include a VFC Vote; Influenza Vaccine; Mumps Outbreak; Use of Tdap in pregnant women; Adult Immunization Schedule; Pneumococcal Vaccine; Herpes zoster (Shingles) Vaccine; Childhood/Adolescent Immunization Schedule; Immunization Safety; Menactra Supply and Prioritization; Update on Rotavirus Vaccine; and Agency updates. Agenda items are subject to change as priorities dictate. For Further Information Contact: Demetria Gardner, Epidemiology and Surveillance Division, National Immunization Program, CDC, 1600 Clifton Road, NE., (E–61), Atlanta, Georgia 30333, telephone 404/639–8096, fax 404/639–8616. E:\FR\FM\09JNN1.SGM 09JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 111 (Friday, June 9, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 33455-33456]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-8993]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES


Assistant Secretary for Planning & Evaluation Medicaid Program; 
Meeting of the Medicaid Commission

AGENCY: Assistant Secretary for Planning & Evaluation (ASPE), HHS.

ACTION: Notice of meeting.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces a public meeting of the Medicaid 
Commission. Notice of this meeting is given under the Federal Advisory 
Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App. 2, 10(a)(1) and (a)(2)). The Medicaid 
Commission will advise the Secretary on ways to modernize the Medicaid 
program so that it can provide high-quality health care

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to its beneficiaries in a financially sustainable way.

DATES: The Meeting: July 11-12, 2006. The meeting will begin at 9 a.m. 
on July 11, and 8:30 a.m. on July 12.
    Special Accommodations: Persons attending the meeting who are 
hearing or visually impaired, or have a condition that requires special 
assistance or accommodations, are asked to notify the Medicaid 
Commission by June 30, 2006 (see FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT).

ADDRESSES: The Meeting: The meeting will be held at the following 
address: Sheraton Crystal City, 1800 Jefferson Davis Highway, 
Arlington, Virginia 22202, United States, telephone: (703) 486-1111, 
fax: (703) 769-3970.
    Web site: You may access up-to-date information on the Medicaid 
Commission at https://aspe.hhs.gov/medicaid/.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Margaret Reiser, (202) 205-8255.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On May 24, 2005, we published a notice (70 
FR 29765) announcing the Medicaid Commission and requesting nominations 
for individuals to serve on the Medicaid Commission. This notice 
announces a public meeting of the Medicaid Commission.

Topics of the Meeting

    The Commission will discuss options for making longer-term 
recommendations on the future of the Medicaid program that ensure long-
term sustainability. Issues to be addressed may include, but are not 
limited to: Eligibility, benefit design, and delivery; expanding the 
number of people covered with quality care while recognizing budget 
constraints; long term care; quality of care, choice, and beneficiary 
satisfaction; and program administration.

Procedure and Agenda

    This meeting is open to the public. There will be a public comment 
period at the meeting. The Commission may limit the number and duration 
of oral presentations to the time available. We will request that you 
declare at the meeting whether or not you have any financial 
involvement related to any services being discussed.
    After the presentations and public comment period, the Commission 
will deliberate openly. Interested persons may observe the 
deliberations, but the Commission will not hear further comments during 
this time except at the request of the Chairperson. The Commission will 
also allow an open public session for any attendee to address issues 
specific to the topic.

    Authority: 5 U.S.C. App. 2, 10(a)(1) and (a)(2).

    Dated: June 2, 2006.
Donald A. Young,
Acting Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation, Department of 
Health and Human Services.
 [FR Doc. E6-8993 Filed 6-8-06; 8:45 am]
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