National Biodefense Science Board; Notification of a Public Teleconference, 31280 [E9-15441]

Download as PDF 31280 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 124 / Tuesday, June 30, 2009 / Notices combination with work days within the parameters established for one or more other classes of employees in the SEC. This designation will become effective on July 18, 2009, unless Congress provides otherwise prior to the effective date. After this effective date, HHS will publish a notice in the Federal Register reporting the addition of this class to the SEC or the result of any provision by Congress regarding the decision by HHS to add the class to the SEC. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Larry Elliott, Director, Office of Compensation Analysis and Support, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), 4676 Columbia Parkway, MS C–46, Cincinnati, OH 45226, Telephone 513– 533–6800 (this is not a toll-free number). Information requests can also be submitted by e-mail to OCAS@CDC.GOV. Christine M. Branche, Acting Director, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. [FR Doc. E9–15396 Filed 6–29–09; 8:45 am] effective date. After this effective date, HHS will publish a notice in the Federal Register reporting the addition of this class to the SEC or the result of any provision by Congress regarding the decision by HHS to add the class to the SEC. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Larry Elliott, Director, Office of Compensation Analysis and Support, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), 4676 Columbia Parkway, MS C–46, Cincinnati, OH 45226, Telephone 513– 533–6800 (this is not a toll-free number). Information requests can also be submitted by e-mail to OCAS@CDC.GOV. Christine M. Branche, Acting Director, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. [FR Doc. E9–15397 Filed 6–29–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4160–17–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES BILLING CODE 4160–17–P National Biodefense Science Board; Notification of a Public Teleconference DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY: Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Secretary. ACTION: Notice. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health; Designation of a Class of Employees for Addition to the Special Exposure Cohort AGENCY: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). ACTION: Notice. sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES6 SUMMARY: HHS gives notice of a decision to designate a class of employees for Area IV of the Santa Susana Field Laboratory, as an addition to the Special Exposure Cohort (SEC) under the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act of 2000. On June 18, 2009, the Secretary of HHS designated the following class of employees as an addition to the SEC: All employees of the Department of Energy (DOE), its predecessor agencies, and DOE contractors and subcontractors who worked in any area of Area IV of the Santa Susana Field Laboratory for a number of work days aggregating at least 250 work days from January 1, 1955 through December 31, 1958, or in combination with work days within the parameters established for one or more other classes of employees in the SEC. This designation will become effective on July 18, 2009, unless Congress provides otherwise prior to the VerDate Nov<24>2008 19:55 Jun 29, 2009 Jkt 217001 SUMMARY: As stipulated by the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is hereby giving notice that the National Biodefense Science Board (NBSB) will be holding a public teleconference. The meeting is open to the public. DATES: The NBSB will hold a public teleconference on July 17, 2009. The teleconference will be held from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. EDT. ADDRESSES: The conference will be conducted by phone. Public Conference Call-in Number is available by emailing NBSB@hhs.gov. Participants should call in 15 minutes prior to the call and will be asked to provide their name, title, and organization. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Any member of the public wishing to obtain general information concerning this public teleconference should contact NBSB@hhs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to section 319M of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d–7f) and section 222 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 217a), the Department of Health and Human Services established the National Biodefense Science Board. The Board shall provide expert advice and guidance to the Secretary on PO 00000 Frm 00045 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 scientific, technical, and other matters of special interest to the Department of Health and Human Services regarding current and future chemical, biological, nuclear, and radiological agents, whether naturally occurring, accidental, or deliberate. The Board may also provide advice and guidance to the Secretary on other matters related to public health emergency preparedness and response. Background: The purpose of the July 17, 2009 teleconference is for the Board to learn about and comment on the findings from the June 18–19, 2009 H1N1 Countermeasures Strategy and Decision Making Forum hosted by the Pandemic Influenza Working Group of the National Biodefense Science Board. The public teleconference is being convened to assure that the public is given the opportunity to hear the deliberations and to provide comments on the findings of the proposed report. There will be time for members of the public to present their comments to the Board on this subject matter. Availability of Materials: The meeting agenda, report, and other materials will be posted on the NBSB Web site at https://www.hhs.gov/aspr/omsph/nbsb/ index.html prior to the meeting. Procedures for Providing Public Input: Interested members of the public may submit relevant written or oral information for the NBSB to consider. All written comments must be received prior to July 10, 2009 and should be sent by e-mail to NBSB@hhs.gov with ‘‘NBSB Public Comment’’ as the subject line or mailed to Leigh Sawyer, 330 C Street, SW., Switzer Building Room 5127, Washington, DC 20447. Oral Statements: In general, individuals or groups requesting an oral presentation at a public NBSB teleconference will be limited to three minutes per speaker, with no more than a total of 20 minutes for all speakers. To be placed on the public participant list, you should notify the operator when you enter the call-in number. Dated: June 24, 2009. William C. Vanderwagen, Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. [FR Doc. E9–15441 Filed 6–29–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4150–37–P E:\FR\FM\30JNN1.SGM 30JNN1

Agencies

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 124 (Tuesday, June 30, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Page 31280]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-15441]


-----------------------------------------------------------------------

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES


National Biodefense Science Board; Notification of a Public 
Teleconference

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

ACTION: Notice.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

SUMMARY: As stipulated by the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the U.S. 
Department of Health and Human Services is hereby giving notice that 
the National Biodefense Science Board (NBSB) will be holding a public 
teleconference. The meeting is open to the public.

DATES: The NBSB will hold a public teleconference on July 17, 2009. The 
teleconference will be held from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. EDT.

ADDRESSES: The conference will be conducted by phone. Public Conference 
Call-in Number is available by emailing NBSB@hhs.gov. Participants 
should call in 15 minutes prior to the call and will be asked to 
provide their name, title, and organization.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Any member of the public wishing to 
obtain general information concerning this public teleconference should 
contact NBSB@hhs.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to section 319M of the Public 
Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d-7f) and section 222 of the Public 
Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 217a), the Department of Health and Human 
Services established the National Biodefense Science Board. The Board 
shall provide expert advice and guidance to the Secretary on 
scientific, technical, and other matters of special interest to the 
Department of Health and Human Services regarding current and future 
chemical, biological, nuclear, and radiological agents, whether 
naturally occurring, accidental, or deliberate. The Board may also 
provide advice and guidance to the Secretary on other matters related 
to public health emergency preparedness and response.
    Background: The purpose of the July 17, 2009 teleconference is for 
the Board to learn about and comment on the findings from the June 18-
19, 2009 H1N1 Countermeasures Strategy and Decision Making Forum hosted 
by the Pandemic Influenza Working Group of the National Biodefense 
Science Board. The public teleconference is being convened to assure 
that the public is given the opportunity to hear the deliberations and 
to provide comments on the findings of the proposed report. There will 
be time for members of the public to present their comments to the 
Board on this subject matter.
    Availability of Materials: The meeting agenda, report, and other 
materials will be posted on the NBSB Web site at https://www.hhs.gov/aspr/omsph/nbsb/ prior to the meeting.
    Procedures for Providing Public Input: Interested members of the 
public may submit relevant written or oral information for the NBSB to 
consider. All written comments must be received prior to July 10, 2009 
and should be sent by e-mail to NBSB@hhs.gov with ``NBSB Public 
Comment'' as the subject line or mailed to Leigh Sawyer, 330 C Street, 
SW., Switzer Building Room 5127, Washington, DC 20447.
    Oral Statements: In general, individuals or groups requesting an 
oral presentation at a public NBSB teleconference will be limited to 
three minutes per speaker, with no more than a total of 20 minutes for 
all speakers. To be placed on the public participant list, you should 
notify the operator when you enter the call-in number.

    Dated: June 24, 2009.
William C. Vanderwagen,
Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, U.S. Department of 
Health and Human Services.
[FR Doc. E9-15441 Filed 6-29-09; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4150-37-P

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.