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ACTION: Notice of reinstatement request
for public comments regarding an
existing OMB clearance.
information is required by Public Law
98–577 and Public Law 98–525.
Under the provisions of the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44
U.S.C. Chapter 35), the Regulatory
Secretariat will be submitting to the
Office of Management and Budget
(OMB) a request to reinstate a
previously approved information
collection requirement concerning
Economic Purchase Quantity—Supplies.
A request for public comments was
published in the Federal Register at 74
FR 28497, on June 16, 2009. No
comments were received.
Public comments are particularly
invited on: Whether this collection of
information is necessary for the proper
performance of functions of the FAR,
and whether it will have practical
utility; whether our estimate of the
public burden of this collection of
information is accurate, and based on
valid assumptions and methodology;
ways to enhance the quality, utility, and
clarity of the information to be
collected; and ways in which we can
minimize the burden of the collection of
information on those who are to
respond, through the use of appropriate
technological collection techniques or
other forms of information technology.
DATES: Submit comments on or before
December 31, 2009.
ADDRESSES: Submit comments regarding
this burden estimate or any other aspect
of this collection of information,
including suggestions for reducing this
burden to: FAR Desk Officer, OMB,
Room 10102, NEOB, Washington, DC
20503, and a copy to the General
Services Administration, Regulatory
Secretariat (MVPR), 1800 F Street, NW.,
Room 4041, Washington, DC 20405.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lori
Sakalos, Procurement Analyst, Contract
Policy Branch, (202) 208–0498 or e-mail
lori.sakalos@gsa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Respondents: 1,524.
Responses per Respondent: 25.
Annual Responses: 38,100.
Hours per Response: .83.
Total Burden Hours: 31,623.
Obtaining Copies of Proposals:
Requesters may obtain a copy of the
information collection documents from
the General Services Administration,
Regulatory Secretariat (MVPR), 1800 F
Street, NW., Room 4041, Washington,
DC 20405, telephone (202) 501–4755.
Please cite OMB Control No. 9000–0082,
Economic Purchase Quantity—Supplies,
in all correspondence.
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A. Purpose
The provision at 52.207–4, Economic
Purchase Quantity—Supplies, invites
offerors to state an opinion on whether
the quantity of supplies on which bids,
proposals, or quotes are requested in
solicitations is economically
advantageous to the Government. Each
offeror who believes that acquisitions in
different quantities would be more
advantageous is invited to (1)
recommend an economic purchase
quantity, showing a recommended unit
and total price, and (2) identify the
different quantity points where
significant price breaks occur. This
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B. Annual Reporting Burden
Dated: November 18, 2009.
Al Matera,
Director, Acquisition Policy Division.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
Meeting of the National Vaccine
Advisory Committee
AGENCY: Department of Health and
Human Services, Office of the Secretary,
Office of Public Health and Science.
ACTION: Notice of meetings.
SUMMARY: As stipulated by the Federal
Advisory Committee Act, the
Department of Health and Human
Services (HHS) is hereby giving notice
that the National Vaccine Advisory
Committee (NVAC) will hold six
teleconference meetings. The meetings
are open to the public. Pre-registration
is NOT required, however, individuals
who wish to participate in the public
comment sessions should either e-mail
nvpo@hhs.gov or call 202–690–5566 to
RSVP.
DATES: The meetings will be held on
December 16, 2009, from 3 a.m. to 5
p.m. EDT, January 20, 2010 from 3 p.m.
to 5 p.m. EDT, February 26, 2010 from
3 p.m. to 5 p.m., EDT, March 23, 2010
from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. EDT, April 21,
2010 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. EDT, and May 19,
2010 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. EDT. If there is
a change in meeting dates this
information will be posted on the NVAC
Web site (https://www.hhs.gov/nvpo/
nvac/) as soon as the pertinent
information becomes available.
ADDRESSES: The meetings will occur by
teleconference. The pertinent
information for public attendees, i.e.,
call in number and passcode will be
posted on the NVAC Web site (https://
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www.hhs.gov/nvpo/nvac/) no later than
15 days prior to each of the designated
meetings.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms.
Cheryl Fortineau, National Vaccine
Program Office, Department of Health
and Human Services, Room 443–H,
Hubert H. Humphrey Building, 200
Independence Avenue, SW.,
Washington, DC 20201. Phone: (202)
690–5566; Fax: (202) 260–1165; e-mail:
nvpo@hhs.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant
to Section 2101 of the Public Health
Service Act (42 U.S.C. Section 300aa–1),
the Secretary of Health and Human
Services was mandated to establish the
National Vaccine Program to achieve
optimal prevention of human infectious
diseases through immunization and to
achieve optimal prevention against
adverse reactions to vaccines. The
National Vaccine Advisory Committee
was established to provide advice and
make recommendations to the Director
of the National Vaccine Program, on
matters related to the Program’s
responsibilities. The Assistant Secretary
for Health serves as Director of the
National Vaccine Program.
These are special meetings of the
NVAC. Discussions will focus on the
work of the Vaccine Safety Risk
Assessment Working Group (VSRAWG)
and the draft reports that it generates.
The report will summarize the work to
date of the H1N1 VSRAWG reviewing
H1N1 safety monitoring data. These
NVAC meetings may also include topics
beyond the VSRAWG such as the
National Vaccine Plan and updates from
other Working Groups. More detailed
information may be found on the NVAC
Web site (https://www.hhs.gov/nvpo/
nvac/pmtgs.html) prior to the scheduled
meeting date.
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
of the public the opportunity to provide
comments to the Committee. Public
participation and ability to comment
will be limited to space and time
available. Public comment will be
limited to no more than three minutes
per speaker. Pre-registration is required
for public comment only. Individuals
who plan to attend and need special
assistance, such as accommodation for
hearing impairment or other reasonable
accommodations, should notify the
designated contact person at least one
week prior to the meeting.
Any members of the public who wish
to have printed material distributed to
NVAC should submit materials to the
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Executive Secretary, NVAC, through the
contact person listed above prior to
close of business one week before each
meeting (conference call). A draft
agenda and any additional materials
will be posted on the NVAC Web site
(https://www.hhs.gov/nvpo/nvac/) prior
to the meeting.
Dated: November 24, 2009.
Bruce Gellin,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Health,
Director, National Vaccine Program Office,
Executive Secretary, NVAC.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
Office of the Secretary
Organization, Functions, and
Delegations of Authority; Office of the
National Coordinator for Health
Information Technology
Office of the Secretary, HHS.
Notice.
AGENCY:
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ACTION:
SUMMARY: Statement of Organization,
Functions, and Delegations of Authority
The Office of the National Coordinator
for Health Information Technology has
reorganized its substructure components
in order to more effectively meet the
mission outlined by The Health
Information Technology for Economic
and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act, part
of the American Recovery and
Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA). The
reorganization affects all four of the
original Director-level offices: the Office
of Health Information Technology
Adoption (OHITA); the Office of
Interoperability and Standards (OIS);
Office of Programs and Coordination
(OPC); and the Office of Policy and
Research (OPR). The new organizational
structure is composed of five offices
with direct reporting capability to the
National Coordinator for Health
Information Technology (National
Coordinator): the Office of Economic
Modeling and Analysis; the Office of the
Chief Scientist; the Office of the Deputy
National Coordinator for Programs &
Policy; the Office of the Deputy National
Coordinator for Operations, and the
Office of the Chief Privacy Officer.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Marc Weisman, Office of the National
Coordinator, Office of the Secretary, 200
Independence Ave., NW., Washington,
DC 20201, 202–690–6285.
Part A, Office of the Secretary,
Statement of Organization, Functions,
and Delegations of Authority for the
Department of Health and Human
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Services, Part A, as last amended at 70
FR 48718–48720, dated August 19,
2005, is amended to reflect the
restructuring of the Office of the
National Coordinator for Health
Information Technology (ONC) as
follows:
I. Under Part A, Chapter AR, Office of
the National Coordinator for Health
Information Technology delete,
‘‘Section AR.10 Organization,’’ in its
entirety and replace with the following:
Section AR.10 Organization. The
Office of the National Coordinator for
Health Information Technology (ONC) is
under the direction of the National
Coordinator for Health Information
Technology who reports directly to the
Secretary. The office consists of the
following components:
A. Immediate Office of the National
Coordinator (ARA)
B. Office of Economic Modeling and
Analysis (ARB)
C. Office of the Chief Scientist (ARC)
D. Office of the Deputy National
Coordinator For Programs & Policy
(ARD)
E. Office of the Deputy National
Coordinator For Operations (ARE)
F. Office of the Chief Privacy Officer
(ARF)
II. Under Part A, Chapter AR, Office
of the National Coordinator for Health
Information Technology, Section AR.20
Functions, Chapter B, delete, ‘‘Office of
the Health Information Technology
Adoption (ARB),’’ in its entirety and
replace with the following:
B. Office of Economic Modeling and
Analysis (ARB): The Office of Economic
Modeling and Analysis works with and
reports directly to the National
Coordinator. The Office: (1) Applies
advanced mathematical or quantitative
modeling to the U.S. health care system
for simulating the microeconomic and
macroeconomic effects of investing in
health information technology and (2)
provides advanced policy analysis of
health information technology strategies
and policies to the National
Coordinator. Such modeling will be
used with varying public policy
scenarios to perform advanced health
care policy analysis for requirements of
the Recovery Act, such as reductions in
health care costs resulting from
adoption and use of health information
technology. The results of these
analyses provided to the National
Coordinator will inform strategies to
enhance the use of health information
technology in improving the quality and
efficiency of health care and improving
public health.
III. Under Part A, Chapter AR, Office
of the National Coordinator for Health
Information Technology, Section AR.20
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Functions, Chapter C, delete, ‘‘Office of
Interoperability and Standards (ARC),’’
in its entirety and replace with the
following:
C. Office of the Chief Scientist (ARC):
The Office of the Chief Scientist is
headed by the Chief Scientist. The
Office of the Chief Scientist is
responsible for: (1) Applying research
methodologies to perform evaluation
studies of health information technology
grant programs; (2) identifying, tracking
and supporting innovations in health
information technology; (3) leading
research activities mandated under the
HITECH Act provisions of ARRA; (4)
promoting applications of health
information technology that support
basic and clinical research; (5)
collecting and communicating
knowledge of health care informatics
from and to international audiences; (6)
collaborating with other agencies and
departments on assessments of new
health information technology
programs; and (7) developing and
maintaining educational programs for
staff of the Office of the National
Coordinator and advising the National
Coordinator concerning the educational
needs of the field of HIT. The Office of
the Chief Scientist possesses and
utilizes specialized knowledge of
medical bioinformatics, which involves
the study and application of advanced
information methods and technologies
in support of health care and population
health.
IV. Under Part A, Chapter AR, Office
of the National Coordinator for Health
Information Technology, Section AR.20
Functions, Chapter D, delete, ‘‘Office of
Programs and Coordination (ARE),’’ in
its entirety and replace with the
following:
D. Office of the Deputy National
Coordinator for Programs & Policy
(ARD): The Office of the Deputy
National Coordinator for Programs &
Policy is headed by the Deputy National
Coordinator for Programs & Policy. The
Office of the Deputy National
Coordinator for Programs & Policy is
responsible for: (1) Implementing and
overseeing grant programs that advance
the nation toward universal meaningful
use of interoperable health information
technology in support of health care and
population health; (2) coordinating
among HHS agencies and offices and
among relevant executive branch
agencies and the public health
information technology programs and
policies to avoid duplication of efforts
and inconsistent activities; (3)
developing the mechanisms for
establishing and implementing
standards necessary for nationwide
health information exchange; (4)
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Meeting of the National Vaccine Advisory Committee
AGENCY: Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the
Secretary, Office of Public Health and Science.
ACTION: Notice of meetings.
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SUMMARY: As stipulated by the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is hereby giving notice
that the National Vaccine Advisory Committee (NVAC) will hold six
teleconference meetings. The meetings are open to the public. Pre-
registration is NOT required, however, individuals who wish to
participate in the public comment sessions should either e-mail
nvpo@hhs.gov or call 202-690-5566 to RSVP.
DATES: The meetings will be held on December 16, 2009, from 3 a.m. to 5
p.m. EDT, January 20, 2010 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. EDT, February 26, 2010
from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., EDT, March 23, 2010 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. EDT,
April 21, 2010 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. EDT, and May 19, 2010 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
EDT. If there is a change in meeting dates this information will be
posted on the NVAC Web site (https://www.hhs.gov/nvpo/nvac/) as soon as
the pertinent information becomes available.
ADDRESSES: The meetings will occur by teleconference. The pertinent
information for public attendees, i.e., call in number and passcode
will be posted on the NVAC Web site (https://www.hhs.gov/nvpo/nvac/) no
later than 15 days prior to each of the designated meetings.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Cheryl Fortineau, National Vaccine
Program Office, Department of Health and Human Services, Room 443-H,
Hubert H. Humphrey Building, 200 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington,
DC 20201. Phone: (202) 690-5566; Fax: (202) 260-1165; e-mail:
nvpo@hhs.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to Section 2101 of the Public
Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. Section 300aa-1), the Secretary of Health
and Human Services was mandated to establish the National Vaccine
Program to achieve optimal prevention of human infectious diseases
through immunization and to achieve optimal prevention against adverse
reactions to vaccines. The National Vaccine Advisory Committee was
established to provide advice and make recommendations to the Director
of the National Vaccine Program, on matters related to the Program's
responsibilities. The Assistant Secretary for Health serves as Director
of the National Vaccine Program.
These are special meetings of the NVAC. Discussions will focus on
the work of the Vaccine Safety Risk Assessment Working Group (VSRAWG)
and the draft reports that it generates. The report will summarize the
work to date of the H1N1 VSRAWG reviewing H1N1 safety monitoring data.
These NVAC meetings may also include topics beyond the VSRAWG such as
the National Vaccine Plan and updates from other Working Groups. More
detailed information may be found on the NVAC Web site (https://www.hhs.gov/nvpo/nvac/pmtgs.html) prior to the scheduled meeting date.
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 of the
public the opportunity to provide comments to the Committee. Public
participation and ability to comment will be limited to space and time
available. Public comment will be limited to no more than three minutes
per speaker. Pre-registration is required for public comment only.
Individuals who plan to attend and need special assistance, such as
accommodation for hearing impairment or other reasonable
accommodations, should notify the designated contact person at least
one week prior to the meeting.
Any members of the public who wish to have printed material
distributed to NVAC should submit materials to the
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Executive Secretary, NVAC, through the contact person listed above
prior to close of business one week before each meeting (conference
call). A draft agenda and any additional materials will be posted on
the NVAC Web site (https://www.hhs.gov/nvpo/nvac/) prior to the meeting.
Dated: November 24, 2009.
Bruce Gellin,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Health, Director, National Vaccine
Program Office, Executive Secretary, NVAC.
[FR Doc. E9-28647 Filed 11-30-09; 8:45 am]
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