Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology; American Health Information Community Biosurveillance Workgroup Meeting, 62473 [06-8858]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 206 / Wednesday, October 25, 2006 / Notices the Antidiscrimination Laws and Whistleblower Protection Laws or, if applicable, the administrative or negotiated grievance procedures in order to pursue any legal remedy. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Disciplinary Actions Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology; American Health Information Community Biosurveillance Workgroup Meeting Under the existing laws, each agency retains the right, where appropriate, to discipline a Federal employee for conduct that is inconsistent with Federal Antidiscrimination and Whistleblower Protection Laws, up to and including removal. If OSC has initiated an investigation under 5 U.S.C. 1214, however, according to 5 U.S.C. 1214(f), agencies must seek approval from the Special Counsel to discipline employees for, among other activities, engaging in prohibited retaliation. Nothing in the No FEAR Act alters existing laws or permits an agency to take unfounded disciplinary action against a Federal employee or to violate the procedural rights of a Federal employee who has been accused of discrimination. SUMMARY: This notice announces the eleventh meeting of the American Health Information Community Biosurveillance Workgroup in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92–463, 5 U.S.C., App.) DATES: November 9, 2006, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. ADDRESSES: Mary C. Switzer Building (330 C Street, SW., Washington, DC 20201), Conference Room 4090 (please bring photo ID for entry to a Federal building). Additional Information Mary C. Switzer Building (330 C Street, SW., Washington, DC 20201), Conference Room 4090 (please bring photo ID for entry to a Federal building). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: https://www.hhs.gov/healthit/ahic/ cps_main.html. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Workgroup members will continue to discuss the issues surrounding identity proofing and user authentication in preparation for the December 12th American Health Information Community meeting. The meeting will be available via Web cast at https://www.hhs.gov/healthit/ ahic/cps_instruct.html. ADDRESSES: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: For further information regarding the No FEAR Act regulations, refer to 5 CFR part 724, as well as the appropriate offices within your agency (e.g., EEO/ civil rights office, human resources office or legal office). At the Office of Government Ethics, the Equal Employment Opportunity Officer is Grace A. Clark and she may be contacted by telephone at 202–482– 9225, TDD at 202–482–9293, E-mail at gaclark@oge.gov or by FAX at 202–482– 9238. Additional information regarding Federal antidiscrimination, whistleblower protection and retaliation laws can be found at the EEOC Web site—https://www.eeoc.gov and the OSC Web site—https://www.osc.gov. Existing Rights Unchanged Pursuant to section 205 of the No FEAR Act, neither the Act nor this notice creates, expands or reduces any rights otherwise available to any employee, former employee or applicant under the laws of the United States, including the provisions of law specified in 5 U.S.C. 2302(d). mstockstill on PROD1PC61 with NOTICES 62473 Approved: October 17, 2006. Robert I. Cusick, Director, Office of Government Ethics. [FR Doc. E6–17847 Filed 10–24–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6345–02–P VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:12 Oct 24, 2006 Jkt 211001 ACTION: Announcement of meeting. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: https://www.hhs.gov/healthit/ahic/ bio_main.html. The Workgroup will continue reviewing and discussing the ‘‘Biosurveillance Priority Area Matrix,’’ and further review information on a Minimum Data Set from the Data Steering Group. The meeting will be available via Web cast at https://www.hhs.gov/healthit/ ahic/bio_instruct.html. Dated: October 12, 2006. Judith Sparrow, Director, American Health Information Community, Office of Programs and Coordination, Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology. [FR Doc. 06–8858 Filed 10–24–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4150–24–M DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology; American Health Information Community Confidentiality, Privacy and Security Workgroup Meeting ACTION: Announcement of meeting. SUMMARY: This notice announces the fifth meeting of the American Health Information Community Confidentiality, Privacy and Security Workgroup in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92–463, 5 U.S.C., App.) DATES: November 13, 2006, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. PO 00000 Frm 00058 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Dated: October 17, 2006. Judith Sparrow, Director, American Health Information Community, Office of Programs and Coordination, Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology. [FR Doc. 06–8859 Filed 10–24–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4150–24–M DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [60Day–07–0638] Proposed Data Collections Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations In compliance with the requirement of section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 for opportunity for public comment on proposed data collection projects, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will publish periodic summaries of proposed projects. To request more information on the proposed projects or to obtain a copy of the data collection plans and instruments, call 404–639–5960 and send comments to Seleda Perryman, CDC Assistant Reports Clearance Officer, 1600 Clifton Road, MS-D74, Atlanta, GA 30333 or send an e-mail to omb@cdc.gov. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the E:\FR\FM\25OCN1.SGM 25OCN1

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES


Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information 
Technology; American Health Information Community Biosurveillance 
Workgroup Meeting

ACTION: Announcement of meeting.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces the eleventh meeting of the American 
Health Information Community Biosurveillance Workgroup in accordance 
with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463, 5 U.S.C., 
App.)

DATES: November 9, 2006, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

ADDRESSES: Mary C. Switzer Building (330 C Street, SW., Washington, DC 
20201), Conference Room 4090 (please bring photo ID for entry to a 
Federal building).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: https://www.hhs.gov/healthit/ahic/bio_
main.html.

supplementary information: The Workgroup will continue reviewing and 
discussing the ``Biosurveillance Priority Area Matrix,'' and further 
review information on a Minimum Data Set from the Data Steering Group.
    The meeting will be available via Web cast at https://www.hhs.gov/
healthit/ahic/bio_instruct.html.

    Dated: October 12, 2006.
Judith Sparrow,
Director, American Health Information Community, Office of Programs and 
Coordination, Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information 
Technology.
[FR Doc. 06-8858 Filed 10-24-06; 8:45 am]
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