Public Consultation Meeting of the Working Group on Strengthening the Biosecurity of the United States, 20317-20318 [E9-10008]

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Public Consultation Meeting of the Working Group on Strengthening the Biosecurity of the United States AGENCY: Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Secretary. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is hereby giving notice that the Working Group on Strengthening the Biosecurity of the United States will be holding a public consultation meeting. The meeting is open to the public. DATES: The Working Group on Strengthening the Biosecurity of the United States will hold a public consultation meeting on May 13, 2009 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. EDT and May 14, 2009 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. EDT. The Hyatt RegencyBethesda, 7400 Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda, MD 20814. Phone (301) 657– 1234. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Laura Kwinn, PhD, Office of Medicine, Science and Public Health, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 330 C Street, SW., Room 5123, Washington, DC 20201; phone: 202–260–0666; fax: ADDRESSES: PO 00000 Frm 00044 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Oregon. Oregon. Oregon. Oregon. Oregon. Utah. Utah. Utah. Utah. Utah. Washington. Washington. Washington. Washington. Washington. Washington. Washington. Washington. Washington. Washington. Washington. Washington. Washington. Washington. Washington. Wyoming. Wyoming. Wyoming. Wyoming. 202–205–8508; e-mail address: biosecurity.workgroup@hhs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Working Group on Strengthening the Biosecurity of the United States, was established by Executive Order (EO) 13486 on January 9, 2009, with the mission of reviewing, evaluating, analyzing and making recommendations to the President regarding the current laws, regulations, guidance, and practices of laboratories (including clinical and environmental facilities) that conduct research on, handle, store, or transport biological select agents and toxins in the United States. Within 180 days, the Working Group must issue a report to the President containing ‘‘recommendations for any new legislation, regulations, guidance, or practices for security and personnel assurance’’ and ‘‘options for establishing oversight mechanisms.’’ The report will also include a comparison of personnel security and reliability programs for access to biological select agents and toxins to similar programs in other fields and industries. Given the importance of biosecurity to protecting public health and agriculture, a public consultation meeting is being held to discuss biosecurity issues related to the Select Agent Regulations (The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services regulations for Select Agents and Toxins, 42 CFR Part 72, and the United States Department of Agriculture regulations for Possession, Use, and E:\FR\FM\01MYN1.SGM 01MYN1 20318 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 83 / Friday, May 1, 2009 / Notices Transfer of Select Agents and Toxins, 9 CFR Part 121). Topics will include the definition of select agents, transportation of select agents, physical and personnel security of select agent entities, oversight and inspections of laboratories, and fostering a culture of security and responsibility. Procedures for Providing Public Input: Public participation in this meeting of the Working Group is encouraged. Interested members of the public may attend the meeting in person. Preregistration is highly encouraged and is available at the website: https:// www.medicalcountermeasures.gov/ StrengtheningBiosecurity2009. Members of the public may also submit relevant written or oral information for the Working Group to consider. Oral and written information that is submitted may be made be available to the public; therefore, we request that statements do not include private or proprietary information. Oral Statements: Thirty minutes will be available each day of the meeting for public comment. In general, each speaker (or group of speakers) requesting an oral presentation will be limited to three minutes. To be placed on the public speaker list, interested parties should contact Dr. Laura Kwinn, in writing (preferably via e-mail to biosecurity.workgroup@hhs.gov), by May 8, 2009. Written Statements: In general, individuals or groups may file written comments with the Working Group. All written comments must be received prior to May 18, 2009 and should be sent to Dr. Laura Kwinn (preferably by e-mail with ‘‘Working Group Public Comment’’ as the subject line). Individuals needing special assistance should notify Dr. Laura Kwinn by May 8, 2009. Dated: April 27, 2009. RADM W. Craig Vanderwagen, Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. [FR Doc. E9–10008 Filed 4–30–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4150–37–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Document Identifier: CMS–10116] Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request AGENCY: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. VerDate Nov<24>2008 15:15 Apr 30, 2009 Jkt 217001 In compliance with the requirement of section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Department of Health and Human Services, is publishing the following summary of proposed collections for public comment. Interested persons are invited to send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including any of the following subjects: (1) The necessity and utility of the proposed information collection for the proper performance of the Agency’s function; (2) the accuracy of the estimated burden; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology to minimize the information collection burden. 1. Type of Information Collection Request: Extension of a currently approved collection; Title of Information Collection: Medicare Program; Conditions for Payment of Power Mobility Devices, including Power Wheelchairs and Power-Operated Vehicles; Use: CMS is renewing our request for approval for the collection requirements associated with the final rule, CMS–3017–F (71 FR 17021), which was published on April 5, 2006 and became effective on June 5, 2006. The regulation CMS–3017–F finalized provisions set forth in the interim final regulation (70 FR 50940) published on August 26, 2005. This final rule conforms our regulations to section 302(a)(2)(E)(iv) of the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003. This rule defines the term power mobility devices (PMDs) as power wheelchairs and power operated vehicles (POVs or scooters). It sets forth revised conditions for Medicare payment of PMDs and defines who may prescribe PMDs. This rule also requires a face-to-face examination of the beneficiary by the physician or treating practitioner, a written prescription, and receipt of pertinent parts of the medical record by the supplier within 45 days after the face-to-face examination that the durable medical equipment (DME) suppliers maintain in their records and make available to CMS and its agents upon request. Finally, this rule discusses CMS’ policy on documentation that may be requested by CMS and its agents to support a Medicare claim for payment. Since the implementation of regulation CMS–3017–F, there have been no new requirements that have PO 00000 Frm 00045 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 necessitated changes to any burden. The change in total burden is attributable to an estimate of claims for PMD that were higher than the estimate of claims calculated for this PRA package. For example, last time CMS calculated burden estimates associated with this regulation to be 243,000 claims. For this package, CMS estimates that 240,325 claims will be submitted for payment in 2009. This translates into 48,065 hours instead of 48,600 hours, resulting in a difference of 535 hours less burden than originally estimated. Form Number: CMS–10116 (OMB #0938–0971); Frequency: Occasionally; Affected Public: Private Sector; Number of Respondents: 89,411; Total Annual Responses: 240,325; Total Annual Hours: 48,065. (For policy questions regarding this collection contact Maria Ciccanti at 410–786–3107. For all other issues call 410–786–1326.) To obtain copies of the supporting statement and any related forms for the proposed paperwork collections referenced above, access CMS Web Site address at https://www.cms.hhs.gov/ PaperworkReductionActof1995, or Email your request, including your address, phone number, OMB number, and CMS document identifier, to Paperwork@cms.hhs.gov, or call the Reports Clearance Office on (410) 786– 1326. To be assured consideration, comments and recommendations for the proposed information collections must be received by the OMB desk officer at the address below, no later than 5 p.m. on June 1, 2009. OMB, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attention: CMS Desk Officer, Fax Number: (202) 395–6974, email: OIRA_submission@omb.eop.gov. Dated: April 23, 2009. Michelle Shortt, Director, Regulations Development Group, Office of Strategic Operations and Regulatory Affairs. [FR Doc. E9–9957 Filed 4–30–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4120–01–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Administration for Children and Families Proposed Information Collection Activity; Comment Request Proposed Project Title: Evaluation of the Community Healthy Marriage Initiative—Impact Evaluation Wave 2. OMB No.: 0970–0322. E:\FR\FM\01MYN1.SGM 01MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 83 (Friday, May 1, 2009)]
[Notices]
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[FR Doc No: E9-10008]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES


Public Consultation Meeting of the Working Group on Strengthening 
the Biosecurity of the United States

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

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is hereby 
giving notice that the Working Group on Strengthening the Biosecurity 
of the United States will be holding a public consultation meeting. The 
meeting is open to the public.

DATES: The Working Group on Strengthening the Biosecurity of the United 
States will hold a public consultation meeting on May 13, 2009 from 
8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. EDT and May 14, 2009 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. 
EDT.

ADDRESSES: The Hyatt Regency-Bethesda, 7400 Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda, 
MD 20814. Phone (301) 657-1234.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Laura Kwinn, PhD, Office of Medicine, 
Science and Public Health, Office of the Assistant Secretary for 
Preparedness and Response, U.S. Department of Health and Human 
Services, 330 C Street, SW., Room 5123, Washington, DC 20201; phone: 
202-260-0666; fax: 202-205-8508; e-mail address: 
biosecurity.workgroup@hhs.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Working Group on Strengthening the 
Biosecurity of the United States, was established by Executive Order 
(EO) 13486 on January 9, 2009, with the mission of reviewing, 
evaluating, analyzing and making recommendations to the President 
regarding the current laws, regulations, guidance, and practices of 
laboratories (including clinical and environmental facilities) that 
conduct research on, handle, store, or transport biological select 
agents and toxins in the United States. Within 180 days, the Working 
Group must issue a report to the President containing ``recommendations 
for any new legislation, regulations, guidance, or practices for 
security and personnel assurance'' and ``options for establishing 
oversight mechanisms.'' The report will also include a comparison of 
personnel security and reliability programs for access to biological 
select agents and toxins to similar programs in other fields and 
industries. Given the importance of biosecurity to protecting public 
health and agriculture, a public consultation meeting is being held to 
discuss biosecurity issues related to the Select Agent Regulations (The 
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services regulations for Select 
Agents and Toxins, 42 CFR Part 72, and the United States Department of 
Agriculture regulations for Possession, Use, and

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Transfer of Select Agents and Toxins, 9 CFR Part 121). Topics will 
include the definition of select agents, transportation of select 
agents, physical and personnel security of select agent entities, 
oversight and inspections of laboratories, and fostering a culture of 
security and responsibility.
    Procedures for Providing Public Input: Public participation in this 
meeting of the Working Group is encouraged. Interested members of the 
public may attend the meeting in person. Pre-registration is highly 
encouraged and is available at the website: https://www.medicalcountermeasures.gov/StrengtheningBiosecurity2009. Members of 
the public may also submit relevant written or oral information for the 
Working Group to consider. Oral and written information that is 
submitted may be made be available to the public; therefore, we request 
that statements do not include private or proprietary information. Oral 
Statements: Thirty minutes will be available each day of the meeting 
for public comment. In general, each speaker (or group of speakers) 
requesting an oral presentation will be limited to three minutes. To be 
placed on the public speaker list, interested parties should contact 
Dr. Laura Kwinn, in writing (preferably via e-mail to 
biosecurity.workgroup@hhs.gov), by May 8, 2009. Written Statements: In 
general, individuals or groups may file written comments with the 
Working Group. All written comments must be received prior to May 18, 
2009 and should be sent to Dr. Laura Kwinn (preferably by e-mail with 
``Working Group Public Comment'' as the subject line). Individuals 
needing special assistance should notify Dr. Laura Kwinn by May 8, 
2009.

    Dated: April 27, 2009.
RADM W. Craig Vanderwagen,
Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, U.S. Department of 
Health and Human Services.
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