Meeting of the Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS, 57966-57967 [E6-16163]

Download as PDF rmajette on PROD1PC67 with NOTICES1 57966 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 190 / Monday, October 2, 2006 / Notices quarterly performance reports should include: • Concise summary of the most significant achievements and problems encountered during the reporting period, e.g. number of training courses held and number of trainees. • A comparison of work progress with objectives established for the quarter using the grantee’s implementation schedule, and where such objectives were not met, a statement of why they were not met. • Specific action(s) that the grantee would like the OGHA/HHS to undertake to alleviate a problem. • Other pertinent information that will permit monitoring and overview of project operations. • A quarterly financial report describing the current financial status of the funds used under this award. The awardee and OGHA will agree at the time of award for the format of this portion of the report. 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E6–16181 Filed 9–29–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4150–38–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Meeting of the Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS Office of Public Health and Science, Office of the Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: As stipulated by the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is hereby giving notice that the Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS (PACHA) will hold a meeting. This meeting is open to the public. A description of the Council’s functions is included with this notice. DATES: October 16, 2006, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and October 17, 2006, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. ADDRESSES: Howard University, Armour J. Blackburn University Center, 2397 Sixth Street, NW., Washington, DC 20059. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dana Ceasar, Program Assistant, Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/ AIDS, Department of Health and Human Services, Hubert H. Humphrey Building, 200 Independence Avenue, SW., Room 733E, Washington, DC 20201; (202) 690–2470 or visit the Council’s Web site at https://www.pacha.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PACHA was established by Executive Order 12963, dated June 14, 1995, as amended by Executive Order 13009, dated June 14, 1996. The Council was established to provide advice, information, and recommendations to the Secretary regarding programs and policies intended to (a) promote effective prevention of HIV disease, (b) advance research on HIV and AIDS, and (c) E:\FR\FM\02OCN1.SGM 02OCN1 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 190 / Monday, October 2, 2006 / Notices promote quality services to persons living with HIV disease and AIDS. PACHA was established to serve solely as an advisory body to the Secretary of Health and Human Services. The Council is composed of not more than 21 members. Council membership is determined by the Secretary from individuals who are considered authorities with particular expertise in, or knowledge of, matters concerning HIV/AIDS. The agenda for this Council meeting includes the following topics: HIV/AIDS among the African America/Latino communities, HIV/AIDS prevention, and international issues. Members of the public will have the opportunity to provide comments at the meeting. Public comment will be limited to three (3) minutes per speaker. Public attendance is limited to space available and pre-registration is required. Any individual who wishes to participate should register at https:// www.pacha.gov. Individuals who plan to attend and need special assistance, such as sign language interpretation or other reasonable accommodations, should indicate in the comment section when registering. Dated: September 20, 2006. Joseph Grogan, Executive Director, Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS. [FR Doc. E6–16163 Filed 9–29–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4150–43–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality rmajette on PROD1PC67 with NOTICES1 Notice of Meetings In accordance with section 10(d) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act as amended (5 U.S.C., Appendix 2), the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) announces meetings of scientific peer review groups. The subcommittees listed below are part of the Agency’s Health Services Research Initial Review Group Committee. The subcommittee meetings will be closed to the public in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, section 10(d) of 5 U.S.C., Appendix 2 and 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(6). Grant applications are to be reviewed and discussed at these meetings. These discussions are likely to involve information concerning individuals associated with the applications, including assessments of their personal qualifications to conduct their proposed projects. This information is exempt VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:07 Sep 29, 2006 Jkt 211001 from mandatory disclosure under the above-cited statutes. 1. Name of Subcommittee: Health Systems Research. Date: October 19, 2006 (Open from 8 a.m. to 8:15 a.m. on October 19 and closed for remainder of the meeting). Place: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), John Eisenberg Conference Center, 540 Gaither Road, Rockville, Maryland 20850. 2. Name of Subcommittee: Health Care Quality and Effectiveness Research. Date: October 19, 2006 (Open from 7:30 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. on October 19 and closed for remainder of the meeting). Place: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), John Eisenberg Conference Center, 540 Gaither Road, Rockville, Maryland 20850. 3. Name of Subcommittee: Health Care Technology and Decisions Sciences. Date: October 24, 2006 (Open from 8 a.m. to 8:15 a.m. on October 24 and closed for remainder of the meeting). Place: Marriott Gaithersburg Washington Center Hotel, 9751 Washingtonian Boulevard, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20878. 4. Name of Subcommittee: Health Care Research Training. Date: October 24, 2006 (Open from 8 a.m. to 8:15 a.m. on October 24 and closed for remainder of the meeting). Place: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), John Eisenberg Conference Center, 540 Gaither Road, Rockville, Maryland 20850. Contact Person: Anyone wishing to obtain a roster of members, agenda or minutes of the nonconfidential portions of the meetings should contact Mrs. Bonnie Campbell, Committee Management Officer, Office of Extramural Research, Education and Priority Populations, AHRQ, 540 Gaither Road, Suite 2000, Rockville, Maryland 20850, Telephone (301) 427– 1554. Agenda items for these meetings are subject to change as priorities dictate. Dated: September 20, 2006. Carolyn M. Clancy, Director. [FR Doc. 06–8382 Filed 9–29–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4160–90–M PO 00000 57967 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Disease, Disability, and Injury Prevention and Control Special Emphasis Panel: Monitoring and Treatment Programs for the World Trade Center, Program Announcement Number (PA) 04–038. 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): Monitoring and Treatment Programs for the World Trade Center, PA 04– 038. Time and Date: 8 a.m.–3 p.m., October 23, 2006 (Closed). Place: Embassy Suites, 7001 Yampa Street, Denver, Colorado 80249, Telephone 303.574.3000. 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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 190 (Monday, October 2, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 57966-57967]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-16163]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES


Meeting of the Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS

AGENCY: Office of Public Health and Science, Office of the Secretary, 
Department of Health and Human Services.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: As stipulated by the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the 
Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is hereby giving notice 
that the Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS (PACHA) will hold a 
meeting. This meeting is open to the public. A description of the 
Council's functions is included with this notice.

DATES: October 16, 2006, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and October 17, 2006, 8 a.m. 
to 4 p.m.

ADDRESSES: Howard University, Armour J. Blackburn University 
Center,2397 Sixth Street, NW., Washington, DC 20059.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dana Ceasar, Program Assistant, 
Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS, Department of Health and 
Human Services, Hubert H. Humphrey Building, 200 Independence Avenue, 
SW., Room 733E, Washington, DC 20201; (202) 690-2470 or visit the 
Council's Web site at https://www.pacha.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PACHA was established by Executive Order 
12963, dated June 14, 1995, as amended by Executive Order 13009, dated 
June 14, 1996. The Council was established to provide advice, 
information, and recommendations to the Secretary regarding programs 
and policies intended to (a) promote effective prevention of HIV 
disease, (b) advance research on HIV and AIDS, and (c)

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promote quality services to persons living with HIV disease and AIDS. 
PACHA was established to serve solely as an advisory body to the 
Secretary of Health and Human Services. The Council is composed of not 
more than 21 members. Council membership is determined by the Secretary 
from individuals who are considered authorities with particular 
expertise in, or knowledge of, matters concerning HIV/AIDS.
    The agenda for this Council meeting includes the following topics: 
HIV/AIDS among the African America/Latino communities, HIV/AIDS 
prevention, and international issues. Members of the public will have 
the opportunity to provide comments at the meeting. Public comment will 
be limited to three (3) minutes per speaker.
    Public attendance is limited to space available and pre-
registration is required. Any individual who wishes to participate 
should register at https://www.pacha.gov. Individuals who plan to attend 
and need special assistance, such as sign language interpretation or 
other reasonable accommodations, should indicate in the comment section 
when registering.

    Dated: September 20, 2006.
Joseph Grogan,
Executive Director, Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS.
 [FR Doc. E6-16163 Filed 9-29-06; 8:45 am]
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