Board of Scientific Counselors, National Center for Public Health Informatics, (BSC, NCPHI), 62995-62996 [E8-25131]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 205 / Wednesday, October 22, 2008 / Notices views in writing to the Reserve Bank indicated for that notice or to the offices of the Board of Governors. Comments must be received not later than November 4, 2008. A. Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago (Burl Thornton, Assistant Vice President) 230 South LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60690–1414: 1. Spiro P. Argiris, Burr Ridge, Illinois, as an individual, and as part of a group with Theodore P. Argiris, Cathy Argiris, both of Palos Park, Illinois, and Carpetcrafters, Inc., Alsip, Illinois; to acquire control of Community Holdings Corporation, Palos Hills, Illinois, and thereby indirectly control Family Bank and Trust Company, Palos Hills, Illinois. in effect, provided they are consistent with this delegation. Effective Date This delegation became effective on the date stated below. Dated: October 16, 2008. Joxel Garcia, Assistant Secretary for Health. [FR Doc. 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The delegation includes, but is not limited to, the authorities under sections 1702(a)(1), (2), (3), and (4), sections 1703(a)(1), (2), (3), and (4), and sections 1704(1) and (2). In addition, I have affirmed and ratified any actions taken by the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Women’s Health which in effect involve the exercise of the authorities delegated herein prior to the effective date of the delegation. Redelegation This authority may not be redelegated. Prior Delegations All previous delegations and redelegations under Title XVII of the Public Health Service Act shall continue VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:50 Oct 21, 2008 Jkt 217001 Time and Date: 11 a.m.–5 p.m., November 6, 2008. Place: Audio Conference Call via FTS Conferencing. The USA toll free dial in number is 1–866–659–0537 with a pass code of 9933701. Status: Open to the public, but without a public comment period. Background: The Advisory Board was established under the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act of 2000 to advise the President on a variety of policy and technical functions required to implement and effectively manage the new compensation program. Key functions of the Advisory Board include providing advice on the development of probability of causation guidelines which have been promulgated by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as a final rule, advice on methods of dose reconstruction which have also been promulgated by HHS as a final rule, advice on the scientific validity and quality of dose estimation and reconstruction efforts being performed for purposes of the compensation program, and advice on petitions to add classes of workers to the Special Exposure Cohort (SEC). In December 2000, the President delegated responsibility for funding, staffing, and operating the Advisory Board to HHS, which subsequently delegated this authority to the CDC. NIOSH implements this responsibility for CDC. The charter was issued on August 3, 2001, renewed at appropriate intervals, most recently, August 3, 2007, and will expire on August 3, 2009. Purpose: This Advisory Board is charged with (a) providing advice to the Secretary, HHS, on the development of guidelines under Executive Order 13179; (b) providing PO 00000 Frm 00047 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 62995 advice to the Secretary, HHS, on the scientific validity and quality of dose reconstruction efforts performed for this program; and (c) upon request by the Secretary, HHS, advising the Secretary on whether there is a class of employees at any Department of Energy facility who were exposed to radiation but for whom it is not feasible to estimate their radiation dose, and on whether there is reasonable likelihood that such radiation doses may have endangered the health of members of this class. Matters To Be Discussed: The agenda for the conference call includes: SEC Petition Status Updates; Status of Board Recommendation on Connecticut Aircraft Nuclear Engine Laboratory (CANEL) SEC Petition; Blockson Chemical SEC Petition (Work Group Update); Updates from the Subcommittee on Dose Reconstruction and Work Groups; Board Response to Congressional Letter from Senator Charles Schumer, Senator Hillary Clinton, and Representative Louise Slaughter; New GAO Evaluation; Update on Board Technical Support Contractor Activities; Update on Selection of the Board’s Contractor; Future Plans. The agenda is subject to change as priorities dictate. Because there is not a public comment period, written comments may be submitted. Any written comments received will be included in the official record of the meeting and should be submitted to the contact person below well in advance of the meeting. Contact Person for More Information: Theodore M. Katz, M.P.A., Executive Secretary, NIOSH, CDC, 1600 Clifton Rd., NE., Mailstop: E–20, Atlanta, GA 30333, Telephone 513–533–6800, Toll Free 1–800– CDC–INFO, E-mail ocas@cdc.gov. The Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, has been delegated the authority to sign Federal Register notices pertaining to announcements of meetings and other committee management activities, for both CDC and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. Dated: October 15, 2008. Elaine L. Baker, Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [FR Doc. E8–25109 Filed 10–21–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163–18–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Board of Scientific Counselors, National Center for Public Health Informatics, (BSC, NCPHI) 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) E:\FR\FM\22OCN1.SGM 22OCN1 62996 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 205 / Wednesday, October 22, 2008 / Notices announces the following meeting of the aforementioned committee: Time and Date: 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m., November 20, 2008. Place: CDC, Global Communications Center, Building 19, Rooms 245–246, 1600 Clifton Road, Atlanta, Georgia 30333. Status: Open to the public, limited only by the space available. Purpose: The committee shall advise the Secretary, HHS, and the Director, CDC, concerning strategies and goals for the programs and research within the national centers; shall conduct peer-review of scientific programs; and monitor the overall strategic direction and focus of the national centers. The board, after conducting its periodic reviews, shall submit a written description of the results of the review and its recommendations to the Director, CDC. The board shall perform second-level peer review of applications for grants-in-aid for research and research training activities, cooperative agreements, and research contract proposals relating to the broad areas within the national centers. Matters to be Discussed: The agenda will include detailed discussions on the following issues: BioSense Strategic Planning, Open Source Models, and Organizational Issues for NCPHI. Agenda items are subject to change as priorities dictate. Contact Person for More Information: Scott J.N. McNabb, Ph.D., M.S., Designated Federal Officer, NCPHI, CDC, 1600 Clifton Road, NE., Mailstop E78, Atlanta, Georgia, 30333, Telephone: (404) 409–3898. The Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, has been delegated the authority to sign Federal Register notices pertaining to announcements of meetings and other committee management activities for both the CDC and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. Dated: October 15, 2008. Elaine L. Baker, Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [FR Doc. E8–25131 Filed 10–21–08; 8:45 am] Place: Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center, 5701 Marinelli Road, Bethesda, Maryland 20852, Telephone: (301) 822–9200, Fax: (301) 822–9201. Status: Open to the public, limited only by the space available. The meeting room will accommodate approximately 100 people. Purpose: This Committee is charged with advising the Director, CDC and the Administrator, HRSA, regarding activities related to prevention and control of HIV/ AIDS and other STDs, the support of health care services to persons living with HIV/ AIDS, and education of health professionals and the public about HIV/AIDS and other STDs. Matters to be Discussed: Agenda items include issues pertaining to (1) HRSA Bureau of Primary Health Care focusing on Community Health Centers; (2) CDC’s revised HIV incidence and prevalence estimates; (3) Key expert clinical data—Domestic and the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief; and (4) Presentation on interface between mental health services and HIV/STD issues, including risk issues and comprehensive and synergistic care. Agenda items are subject to change as priorities dictate. Contact Person for More Information: Traci Sears, Committee Management Specialist, CDC, Strategic Business Unit, 1600 Clifton Road, NE., Mailstop E–77, Atlanta, Georgia 30333, Telephone: (404) 498–2732, Fax: (404) 498–2708. The Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, has been delegated the authority to sign Federal Register Notices pertaining to announcements of meetings and other committee management activities, for both the CDC and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. Dated: October 15, 2008. Elaine L. Baker, Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [FR Doc. E8–25129 Filed 10–21–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163–18–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES BILLING CODE 4163–18–P Status: Open to the public, limited only by the space available. The meeting room accommodates approximately 50 people. To accommodate public participation in the meeting, a conference telephone line will be available. The public is welcome to participate during the public comment periods by calling (866) 919–3560 and entering code 4168828. The public comment periods are tentatively scheduled for 4:30 p.m.–4:45 p.m. on November 13 and from 2:30 p.m.–2:45 p.m. on November 14, 2008. Purpose: The Ethics Subcommittee will provide guidance to the ACD, CDC, regarding a broad range of public health ethics questions and issues arising from programs, scientists and practitioners. Matters To Be Discussed: Agenda items will include the following topics: CDC’s Healthiest Nation Initiative, priorities of the Advisory Committee to the Director, ethical guidance for ventilator distribution, ethical guidance for use of traveler restrictions, ethical guidance for public health emergency preparedness and response, survey of CDC staff about principles of ethical public health practice, development of a web-based course on public health ethics, and the CDC– Tuskegee University Public Health Ethics Fellowship. For Further Information Contact: For security reasons, members of the public interested in attending the meeting should contact Drue Barrett, PhD, Designated Federal Officer, Ethics Subcommittee, CDC, 1600 Clifton Road, NE., M/S D–50, Atlanta, Georgia 30333. Telephone (404) 639–4690. Email: dbarrett@cdc.gov. The deadline for notification of attendance is November 7, 2008. The Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, has been delegated the authority to sign Federal Register notices pertaining to announcements of meetings and other committee management activities, for both the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. Dated: October 15, 2008. Elaine L. Baker, Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [FR Doc. E8–25126 Filed 10–21–08; 8:45 am] Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Ethics Subcommittee, Advisory Committee to the Director, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES CDC/Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Advisory Committee on HIV and STD Prevention and Treatment In accordance with section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92–463), the CDC announces the following meeting of the aforementioned committee: Times and Dates: 8 a.m.–5 p.m., November 17, 2008. 8 a.m.–3 p.m., November 18, 2008. VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:50 Oct 21, 2008 Jkt 217001 BILLING CODE 4163–18–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES In accordance with section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92–463), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announces the aforementioned subcommittee meeting. Name: Ethics Subcommittee, Advisory Committee to the Director (ACD), CDC. Times and Dates: 1 p.m.–5 p.m., November 13, 2008. 8 a.m.–3 p.m., November 14, 2008. Place: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Thomas R. Harkin Global Communication Center, 1600 Clifton Road, Atlanta, Georgia 30333. PO 00000 Frm 00048 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Interagency Committee on Smoking and Health (ICSH) 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 of the aforementioned committee: Time and Date: 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m., December 8, 2008. E:\FR\FM\22OCN1.SGM 22OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 205 (Wednesday, October 22, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 62995-62996]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-25131]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention


Board of Scientific Counselors, National Center for Public Health 
Informatics, (BSC, NCPHI)

    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)

[[Page 62996]]

announces the following meeting of the aforementioned committee:

    Time and Date: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., November 20, 2008.
    Place: CDC, Global Communications Center, Building 19, Rooms 
245-246, 1600 Clifton Road, Atlanta, Georgia 30333.
    Status: Open to the public, limited only by the space available.
    Purpose: The committee shall advise the Secretary, HHS, and the 
Director, CDC, concerning strategies and goals for the programs and 
research within the national centers; shall conduct peer-review of 
scientific programs; and monitor the overall strategic direction and 
focus of the national centers.
    The board, after conducting its periodic reviews, shall submit a 
written description of the results of the review and its 
recommendations to the Director, CDC. The board shall perform 
second-level peer review of applications for grants-in-aid for 
research and research training activities, cooperative agreements, 
and research contract proposals relating to the broad areas within 
the national centers.
    Matters to be Discussed: The agenda will include detailed 
discussions on the following issues: BioSense Strategic Planning, 
Open Source Models, and Organizational Issues for NCPHI.
    Agenda items are subject to change as priorities dictate.
    Contact Person for More Information: Scott J.N. McNabb, Ph.D., 
M.S., Designated Federal Officer, NCPHI, CDC, 1600 Clifton Road, 
NE., Mailstop E78, Atlanta, Georgia, 30333, Telephone: (404) 409-
3898.
    The Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, has been 
delegated the authority to sign Federal Register notices pertaining 
to announcements of meetings and other committee management 
activities for both the CDC and the Agency for Toxic Substances and 
Disease Registry.

    Dated: October 15, 2008.
Elaine L. Baker,
Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, Centers for Disease 
Control and Prevention.
[FR Doc. E8-25131 Filed 10-21-08; 8:45 am]
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