Meeting of the National Biodefense Science Board, 38194 [E9-18374]

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Notice of this meeting is given under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92– 463, 5 U.S.C., App. 2). Dated: July 28, 2009. Judith Sparrow, Office of Programs and Coordination, Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology. [FR Doc. E9–18330 Filed 7–30–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4150–45–P 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. PWALKER on DSK8KYBLC1PROD with NOTICES 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; VerDate Nov<24>2008 16:38 Jul 30, 2009 Jkt 217001 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. [FR Doc. E9–18374 Filed 7–30–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4150–37–P PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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 E:\FR\FM\31JYN1.SGM 31JYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 146 (Friday, July 31, 2009)]
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[FR Doc No: E9-18374]


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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.
[FR Doc. E9-18374 Filed 7-30-09; 8:45 am]
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