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HUMAN SERVICES
Meeting of the National Biodefense
Science Board
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 U.S.
Department of Health and Human
Services is hereby giving notice that the
National Biodefense Science Board
(NBSB) will be holding a public
meeting. The meeting is open to the
public.
DATES: The NBSB will hold a public
meeting on September 25, 2009 from 8
a.m. to 5 p.m. EDT. The agenda is
subject to change as priorities dictate.
ADDRESSES: Washington DC Metro Area.
The venue details will be posted on the
NBSB Web page at https://
www.hhs.gov/aspr/omsph/nbsb/
index.html as they become available.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
CAPT Leigh A. Sawyer, D.V.M., M.P.H.,
Executive Director, National Biodefense
Science Board, Office of the Assistant
Secretary for Preparedness and
Response, U.S. Department of Health
and Human Services, 330 C Street, SW.,
Switzer Building Room 5127,
Washington, DC 20201; 202–205–3815;
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fax: 202–205–8508; e-mail address:
leigh.sawyer@hhs.gov.
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
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 tentative agenda
includes updates from the chairs of the:
Pandemic Influenza Working Group,
MCM Markets and Sustainability
Working Group, Disaster Medicine
Working Group, Personal Preparedness
Working Group, and the Disaster Mental
Health Subcommittee. Additional topics
surrounding the current H1N1 influenza
outbreak will be considered during the
public meeting. This agenda is subject
to change as priorities dictate.
Availability of Materials: The meeting
agenda, 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:
Any member of the public providing
oral comments at the meeting must signin at the registration desk and provide
his/her name, address, and affiliation.
All written comments must be received
prior to September 17, 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 20201.
Individuals who plan to attend and
need special assistance, such as sign
language interpretation or other
reasonable accommodations, should
notify the designated contact person.
National Biodefense Science Board:
Notification of a Public Teleconference
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Dated: July 24, 2009.
Nicole Lurie,
Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and
Response, Rear Admiral, U.S. Public Health
Service.
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AGENCY: Department of Health and
Human Services, Office of the Secretary.
ACTION: Notice.
SUMMARY: As stipulated by the Federal
Advisory Committee Act, the
Department of Health and Human
Services (HHS) is hereby giving notice
that the National Biodefense Science
Board (NBSB) will hold three
teleconference meetings. The meetings
are open to the public. Pre-registration
is NOT required, however, individuals
who wish to participate in the public
comment session should e-mail
NBSB@HHS.GOV to RSVP.
DATES: The meetings will be held on
August 14, 2009, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
EDT, October 14, 2009, 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
EDT, and on November 13, 2009, 12
p.m. to 2 p.m. EST.
ADDRESSES: The meetings will occur by
teleconference. To attend, please call
1–866–395–4129, pass-code ‘‘ASPR.’’
Please call 15 minutes prior to the
beginning of the conference call to
facilitate attendance.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms.
Erin Fults, National Biodefense Science
Board, Department of Health and
Human Services, Room 5128, Switzer
Building, 330 C St., SW., Washington,
DC 20201. Phone: 202–260–1201;
E-mail: 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.
These are special meetings of the
NBSB. Discussions will surround issues
related to Novel Influenza A H1N1.
For these special meetings, members
of the public are invited to attend by
teleconference via a toll-free call-in
phone number. The call-in number will
be operator assisted to provide members
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Meeting of the National Biodefense Science Board
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 U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services is hereby giving notice that
the National Biodefense Science Board (NBSB) will be holding a public
meeting. The meeting is open to the public.
DATES: The NBSB will hold a public meeting on September 25, 2009 from 8
a.m. to 5 p.m. EDT. The agenda is subject to change as priorities
dictate.
ADDRESSES: Washington DC Metro Area. The venue details will be posted
on the NBSB Web page at https://www.hhs.gov/aspr/omsph/nbsb/
as they become available.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: CAPT Leigh A. Sawyer, D.V.M., M.P.H.,
Executive Director, National Biodefense Science Board, Office of the
Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, U.S. Department of
Health and Human Services, 330 C Street, SW., Switzer Building Room
5127, Washington, DC 20201; 202-205-3815; fax: 202-205-8508; e-mail
address: leigh.sawyer@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 tentative agenda includes updates from the chairs
of the: Pandemic Influenza Working Group, MCM Markets and
Sustainability Working Group, Disaster Medicine Working Group, Personal
Preparedness Working Group, and the Disaster Mental Health
Subcommittee. Additional topics surrounding the current H1N1 influenza
outbreak will be considered during the public meeting. This agenda is
subject to change as priorities dictate.
Availability of Materials: The meeting agenda, 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: Any member of the public
providing oral comments at the meeting must sign-in at the registration
desk and provide his/her name, address, and affiliation. All written
comments must be received prior to September 17, 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 20201. Individuals who plan to
attend and need special assistance, such as sign language
interpretation or other reasonable accommodations, should notify the
designated contact person.
Dated: July 24, 2009.
Nicole Lurie,
Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, Rear Admiral, U.S.
Public Health Service.
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