Meeting of the National Vaccine Advisory Committee, 2497 [E8-565]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 10 / Tuesday, January 15, 2008 / Notices By order of the Federal Open Market Committee, January 9, 2008. Brian F. Madigan, Secretary, Federal Open Market Committee. [FR Doc. 08–107 Filed 1–14–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6210–01–M DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Meeting of the National Vaccine Advisory Committee Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Secretary. ACTION: Notice. rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with NOTICES AGENCY: SUMMARY: As stipulated by the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is hereby giving notice that the National Vaccine Advisory Committee (NVAC) will hold a meeting. The meeting is open to the public. DATES: The meeting will be held on February 5, 2008, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and on February 6, 2008, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ADDRESSES: Department of Health and Human Services; Hubert H. Humphrey Building, Room 800; 200 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20201. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Emma English, Program Analyst, National Vaccine Program Office, Department of Health and Human Services, Room 443–H Hubert H. Humphrey Building, 200 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20201; (202) 690–5566, nvpo@hhs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to Section 2101 of the Public Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300aa–1), the Secretary of Health and Human Services was mandated to establish the National Vaccine Program to achieve optimal prevention of human infectious diseases through immunization and to achieve optimal prevention against adverse reactions to vaccines. The National Vaccine Advisory Committee was established to provide advice and make recommendations to the Assistant Secretary for Health, as the Director of the National Vaccine Program, on matters related to the program’s responsibilities. Topics to be discussed at the meeting include adult and adolescent immunization, vaccine supply, vaccine financing, seasonal influenza, and other Departmental vaccine priorities. A tentative agenda is currently available on the NVAC Web site: https:// www.hhs.gov/nvpo/nvac. Public attendance at the meeting is limited to space available. Individuals VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:48 Jan 14, 2008 Jkt 214001 must provide a photo ID for entry into the Humphrey Building. Individuals who plan to attend and need special assistance, such as sign language interpretation or other reasonable accommodations, should notify the designated contact person. Members of the public will have the opportunity to provide comments at the meeting. Public comment will be limited to five minutes per speaker. Any members of the public who wish to have printed material distributed to NVAC members should submit materials to the Executive Secretary, NVAC, through the contact person listed above prior to close of business January 30, 2008. Preregistration is required for both public attendance and comment. Any individual who wishes to attend the meeting and/or participate in the public comment session should e-mail nvpo@hhs.gov or call 202–690–5566. Dated: January 9, 2008. Bruce Gellin, Director, National Vaccine Program Office. [FR Doc. E8–565 Filed 1–14–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4150–44–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Announcement of First Meeting of the Secretary’s Advisory Committee on National Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Objectives for 2020 Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Secretary, Office of Public Health and Science, Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. ACTION: Notice of Meeting. AGENCY: Authority: 42 U.S.C. 217a, Section 222 of the Public Health Service Act, as amended. The Committee is governed by the provision of Public Law 92–463, as amended (5 U.S.C. Appendix 2), which sets forth standards for the formation and use of advisory committees. SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announces the first in a series of federal advisory committee meetings regarding the national health promotion and disease prevention objectives for 2020 to be held in Washington, DC. These meetings will be open to the public. The Secretary’s Advisory Committee on National Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Objectives for 2020 will review the nation’s health promotion and disease prevention objectives and efforts to develop goals and objectives to improve the health status and reduce health risks for Americans by the year PO 00000 Frm 00057 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 2497 2020. The Committee will provide to the Secretary of Health and Human Services advice and consultation for developing and implementing the next iteration of national health promotion and disease prevention goals and objectives and provide recommendations for initiatives to occur during the initial implementation phase of the goals and objectives. HHS will use the recommendations to inform the development of the national health promotion and disease prevention objectives for 2020 and the process for implementing the objectives. The intent is to develop and launch objectives designed to improve the health status and reduce health risks for Americans by the year 2020. DATES: The Committee will meet for two days: January 31, 2008 from 9 a.m. until 5:30 p.m., and on February 1, 2008 from 8:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Hubert H. Humphrey Building, located at 200 Independence Avenue, SW., Room 800, Washington, DC 20201. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Emmeline Ochiai, Designated Federal Officer, Secretary’s Advisory Committee on National Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Objectives for 2020, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Public Health and Science, Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, 1101 Wootton Parkway, Room LL–100, Rockville, MD 20852, (240) 453–8259 (telephone), (240) 453–8281 (fax). Additional information is available on the Internet at https://www.healthypeople.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The names of the 13 members of the Secretary’s Advisory Committee on National Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Objectives for 2020 are available at https://www.healthypeople. gov. Purpose of Meeting: Every 10 years, through the Healthy People initiative, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) leverages scientific insights and lessons from the past decade, along with the new knowledge of current data, trends, and innovations to develop the next iteration of national health promotion and disease prevention objectives. Healthy People provides science-based, 10-year national objectives for promoting health and preventing disease. Since 1979, Healthy People has set and monitored national health objectives to meet a broad range of health needs, encourage collaborations across sectors, guide individuals toward E:\FR\FM\15JAN1.SGM 15JAN1

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[FR Doc No: E8-565]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES


Meeting of the National Vaccine Advisory Committee

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

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 National Vaccine Advisory Committee (NVAC) will hold a 
meeting. The meeting is open to the public.

DATES: The meeting will be held on February 5, 2008, from 9 a.m. to 5 
p.m., and on February 6, 2008, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

ADDRESSES: Department of Health and Human Services; Hubert H. Humphrey 
Building, Room 800; 200 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20201.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Emma English, Program Analyst, 
National Vaccine Program Office, Department of Health and Human 
Services, Room 443-H Hubert H. Humphrey Building, 200 Independence 
Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20201; (202) 690-5566, nvpo@hhs.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to Section 2101 of the Public 
Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300aa-1), the Secretary of Health and Human 
Services was mandated to establish the National Vaccine Program to 
achieve optimal prevention of human infectious diseases through 
immunization and to achieve optimal prevention against adverse 
reactions to vaccines. The National Vaccine Advisory Committee was 
established to provide advice and make recommendations to the Assistant 
Secretary for Health, as the Director of the National Vaccine Program, 
on matters related to the program's responsibilities.
    Topics to be discussed at the meeting include adult and adolescent 
immunization, vaccine supply, vaccine financing, seasonal influenza, 
and other Departmental vaccine priorities. A tentative agenda is 
currently available on the NVAC Web site: https://www.hhs.gov/nvpo/nvac.
    Public attendance at the meeting is limited to space available. 
Individuals must provide a photo ID for entry into the Humphrey 
Building. Individuals who plan to attend and need special assistance, 
such as sign language interpretation or other reasonable 
accommodations, should notify the designated contact person. Members of 
the public will have the opportunity to provide comments at the 
meeting. Public comment will be limited to five minutes per speaker. 
Any members of the public who wish to have printed material distributed 
to NVAC members should submit materials to the Executive Secretary, 
NVAC, through the contact person listed above prior to close of 
business January 30, 2008. Pre-registration is required for both public 
attendance and comment. Any individual who wishes to attend the meeting 
and/or participate in the public comment session should e-mail 
nvpo@hhs.gov or call 202-690-5566.

    Dated: January 9, 2008.
Bruce Gellin,
Director, National Vaccine Program Office.
[FR Doc. E8-565 Filed 1-14-08; 8:45 am]
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