Statement of Organization, Functions and Delegations of Authority, 4877 [E8-1370]

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E8–1362 Filed 1–25–08; 8:45 am] DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Health Resources and Services Administration Statement of Organization, Functions and Delegations of Authority This notice amends Part R of the Statement of Organization, Functions and Delegations of Authority of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) (60 FR 56605–56606 as amended November 6, 1995; and as last amended at 72 FR 57588–57589, dated October 10, 2007.) This notice reflects organizational changes in the Health Resources and Services Administration, Office of the Administrator, Office of Communications (RA6). Specifically, this notice updates the functional statement of the Office of the Administrator, Office of Communications (RA6). Chapter RA, Office of the Administrator BILLING CODE 4160–01–S Section RA–10, Organization DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Health Resources and Services Administration National Advisory Council on the National Health Service Corps Health Resources and Services Administration, HHS. AGENCY: ACTION: Correction of meeting date. SUMMARY: The Health Resources and Services Administration published a meeting notice for the National Advisory Council on the National Health Service Corps in the Federal Register of January 15, 2008 (FR Doc. E8–581), on page 2510. The beginning date of the meeting has changed. Correction mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES In the Federal Register issue of January 15, 2008, (FR Doc. E8–581), on page 2510 under the category Dates and Times, the new meeting dates are February 29, 2008, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. and March 1, 2008, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Dated: January 22, 2008. Alexandra Huttinger, Acting Director, Division of Policy Review and Coordination. [FR Doc. E8–1371 Filed 1–25–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4165–15–P VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:56 Jan 25, 2008 Jkt 214001 The Offices under the Immediate Office of the Administrator consist of the following components: (1) Immediate Office of the Administrator (RA); (2) Office of Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights (RA2); (3) Office of Planning and Evaluation (RA5); (4) Office of Communications (RA6); (5) Office of Minority Health and Health Disparities (RA9); (6) Office Legislation (RAE); (7) Office of Information Technology (RAG); and (8) Office of International Health Affairs (RAH). Section RA–20, Functions Delete the functional statement for the Office of Communications (RA6) in its entirety and replace it with the following: Office of Communications (RA6) (1) Provides leadership and coordinates communications and public affairs activities for the Agency; (2) coordinates Agency communications activities with those of other health agencies within the Department of Health and Human Services and with field, State, local, voluntary, and professional organizations; (3) develops and implements national communications initiatives to inform and educate the public, health care professionals, policy makers, and the media; (4) coordinates, researches, writes and prepares speeches and PO 00000 Frm 00111 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 4877 audiovisual presentations for the HRSA Administrator and other senior HRSA staff; (5) provides communication and public affairs expertise to the Agency consistent with policy direction established by the HHS Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs; (6) develops, obtains clearance for, and publicizes press releases and media briefs, fact sheets and other news and information items describing Agency programs and services; (7) serves as Communications and Public Affairs Officer for the Agency including establishment and maintenance of productive relationships with the news media; (8) reviews and edits all Agency publications and promotional materials and oversees all Agency exhibits; (9) handles all public requests for release of HRSA information and records under the Freedom of Information Act; (10) manages the Agency Web information content, function, and design and leads the development of Agency Internet content policies; and (11) manages audio visual and multimedia activities in support of Agency communication efforts. Section RC–30, Delegations of Authority All delegations of authority and redelegations of authority made to HRSA officials that were in effect immediately prior to this reorganization, and that are consistent with this reorganization, shall continue in effect pending further re-delegation. This reorganization is effective upon the date of signature. Dated: January 15, 2008. Elizabeth M. Duke, Administrator. [FR Doc. E8–1370 Filed 1–25–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4165–15–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES National Institutes of Health Center for Scientific Review; Notice of Closed Meeting Pursuant to section 10(d) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended (5 U.S.C. Appendix 2), notice is hereby given of the following meetings. The meetings will be closed to the public in accordance with the provisions set forth in sections 552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6), Title 5 U.S.C., as amended. 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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Health Resources and Services Administration


Statement of Organization, Functions and Delegations of Authority

    This notice amends Part R of the Statement of Organization, 
Functions and Delegations of Authority of the Department of Health and 
Human Services (HHS), Health Resources and Services Administration 
(HRSA) (60 FR 56605-56606 as amended November 6, 1995; and as last 
amended at 72 FR 57588-57589, dated October 10, 2007.)
    This notice reflects organizational changes in the Health Resources 
and Services Administration, Office of the Administrator, Office of 
Communications (RA6). Specifically, this notice updates the functional 
statement of the Office of the Administrator, Office of Communications 
(RA6).

Chapter RA, Office of the Administrator

Section RA-10, Organization

    The Offices under the Immediate Office of the Administrator consist 
of the following components:
    (1) Immediate Office of the Administrator (RA);
    (2) Office of Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights (RA2);
    (3) Office of Planning and Evaluation (RA5);
    (4) Office of Communications (RA6);
    (5) Office of Minority Health and Health Disparities (RA9);
    (6) Office Legislation (RAE);
    (7) Office of Information Technology (RAG); and
    (8) Office of International Health Affairs (RAH).

Section RA-20, Functions

    Delete the functional statement for the Office of Communications 
(RA6) in its entirety and replace it with the following:
    Office of Communications (RA6)
    (1) Provides leadership and coordinates communications and public 
affairs activities for the Agency; (2) coordinates Agency 
communications activities with those of other health agencies within 
the Department of Health and Human Services and with field, State, 
local, voluntary, and professional organizations; (3) develops and 
implements national communications initiatives to inform and educate 
the public, health care professionals, policy makers, and the media; 
(4) coordinates, researches, writes and prepares speeches and 
audiovisual presentations for the HRSA Administrator and other senior 
HRSA staff; (5) provides communication and public affairs expertise to 
the Agency consistent with policy direction established by the HHS 
Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs; (6) develops, obtains clearance 
for, and publicizes press releases and media briefs, fact sheets and 
other news and information items describing Agency programs and 
services; (7) serves as Communications and Public Affairs Officer for 
the Agency including establishment and maintenance of productive 
relationships with the news media; (8) reviews and edits all Agency 
publications and promotional materials and oversees all Agency 
exhibits; (9) handles all public requests for release of HRSA 
information and records under the Freedom of Information Act; (10) 
manages the Agency Web information content, function, and design and 
leads the development of Agency Internet content policies; and (11) 
manages audio visual and multimedia activities in support of Agency 
communication efforts.

Section RC-30, Delegations of Authority

    All delegations of authority and re-delegations of authority made 
to HRSA officials that were in effect immediately prior to this 
reorganization, and that are consistent with this reorganization, shall 
continue in effect pending further re-delegation.
    This reorganization is effective upon the date of signature.

     Dated: January 15, 2008.
Elizabeth M. Duke,
Administrator.
[FR Doc. E8-1370 Filed 1-25-08; 8:45 am]
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