Meeting of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, 58855 [E7-20473]

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DATES: November 7, 2007, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. ADDRESSES: Mayo Clinic, Dan Abraham Healthy Living Center, Subway Level, Room 200, 200 First Street, SW., Rochester, Minnesota 55905. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Melissa Johnson, Executive Director, President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, 200 Independence Avenue, Room 738H, SW., Washington, DC 20201, (202) 690–5187. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports (PCPFS) was established originally by Executive Order 10673, dated July 16, 1956. PCPFS was established by President Eisenhower after published reports indicated that American boys and girls were unfit compared to the children of Western Europe. Authorization to continue Council operations was given at appropriate intervals by subsequent Executive Orders. The Council has undergone two name changes and several reorganizations. Presently, the PCPFS is a program office located organizationally in the Office of Public Health and Science within the Office of the Secretary in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. On September 28, 2007, President Bush signed Executive Order 13265 to reestablish the PCPFS. Executive Order 13265 was established to expand the PO 00000 Frm 00052 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 58855 focus of the Council. This directive instructed the Secretary to develop and coordinate a national program to enhance physical activity and sports participation. The Council currently operates under the stipulations of the new directive. The primary functions of the Council include: (1) To advise the President, through the Secretary, on the progress made in carrying out the provisions of the enacted directive and recommend actions to accelerate progress; (2) to advise the Secretary on ways and means to enhance opportunities for participation in physical fitness and sports and, where possible, to promote and assist in the facilitation and/or implementation of such measures; (3) to advise the Secretary regarding opportunities to extend and improve physical activity/ fitness and sports programs and services at the national, State, and local levels; and (4) to monitor the need for the enhancement of programs and educational and promotional materials sponsored, overseen, or disseminated by the Council and advise the Secretary, as necessary, concerning such needs. The PCPFS holds at a minimum, one meeting in the calendar year to (1) Assess ongoing Council activities and (2) discuss and plan future projects and programs. Dated: October 10, 2007. Melissa Johnson, Executive Director, President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports. [FR Doc. E7–20473 Filed 10–16–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4150–35–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Notice of Establishment Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended (5 U.S.C. Appendix 2), the Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), announces the establishment of the Board of Scientific Counselors, National Center for Public Health Informatics (NCPHI). This board is established to ensure that the national center has access to external viewpoints, the capacity to conduct peer review of scientific programs, and perform second level peer-review of research applications. The Board of Scientific Counselors, NCPHI will advise the Secretary, HHS; and the Director, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; concerning strategies and goals for the programs E:\FR\FM\17OCN1.SGM 17OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 200 (Wednesday, October 17, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Page 58855]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-20473]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES


Meeting of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports

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

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 President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports will hold a 
meeting. This meeting is open to the public. A description of the 
Council's functions is included also with this notice.

DATES: November 7, 2007, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

ADDRESSES: Mayo Clinic, Dan Abraham Healthy Living Center, Subway 
Level, Room 200, 200 First Street, SW., Rochester, Minnesota 55905.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Melissa Johnson, Executive Director, 
President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, 200 Independence 
Avenue, Room 738H, SW., Washington, DC 20201, (202) 690-5187.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The President's Council on Physical Fitness 
and Sports (PCPFS) was established originally by Executive Order 10673, 
dated July 16, 1956. PCPFS was established by President Eisenhower 
after published reports indicated that American boys and girls were 
unfit compared to the children of Western Europe. Authorization to 
continue Council operations was given at appropriate intervals by 
subsequent Executive Orders. The Council has undergone two name changes 
and several reorganizations. Presently, the PCPFS is a program office 
located organizationally in the Office of Public Health and Science 
within the Office of the Secretary in the U.S. Department of Health and 
Human Services.
    On September 28, 2007, President Bush signed Executive Order 13265 
to reestablish the PCPFS. Executive Order 13265 was established to 
expand the focus of the Council. This directive instructed the 
Secretary to develop and coordinate a national program to enhance 
physical activity and sports participation. The Council currently 
operates under the stipulations of the new directive. The primary 
functions of the Council include: (1) To advise the President, through 
the Secretary, on the progress made in carrying out the provisions of 
the enacted directive and recommend actions to accelerate progress; (2) 
to advise the Secretary on ways and means to enhance opportunities for 
participation in physical fitness and sports and, where possible, to 
promote and assist in the facilitation and/or implementation of such 
measures; (3) to advise the Secretary regarding opportunities to extend 
and improve physical activity/fitness and sports programs and services 
at the national, State, and local levels; and (4) to monitor the need 
for the enhancement of programs and educational and promotional 
materials sponsored, overseen, or disseminated by the Council and 
advise the Secretary, as necessary, concerning such needs.
    The PCPFS holds at a minimum, one meeting in the calendar year to 
(1) Assess ongoing Council activities and (2) discuss and plan future 
projects and programs.

    Dated: October 10, 2007.
Melissa Johnson,
Executive Director, President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports.
[FR Doc. E7-20473 Filed 10-16-07; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4150-35-P
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