Secretary's Advisory Committee on Human Research Protections, 37813-37814 [2010-15807]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 125 / Wednesday, June 30, 2010 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Announcement of Meeting of the Secretary’s Advisory Committee on National Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Objectives for 2020 Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Secretary, Office of Public Health and Science, Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. ACTION: Notice of meeting. AGENCY: mstockstill on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with NOTICES Authority: 42 U.S.C. 217a, Section 222 of the Public Health Service Act, as amended. The Committee is governed by the provision of Public Law 92—463, as amended (5 U.S.C. Appendix 2), which sets forth standards for the formation and use of advisory committees. SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announces the next federal advisory committee meeting regarding the national health promotion and disease prevention objectives for 2020. This meeting will be open to the public and will be held online via WebEx software. The Secretary’s Advisory Committee on National Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Objectives for 2020 will address efforts to develop the nation’s health promotion and disease prevention objectives and strategies to improve the health status and reduce health risks for Americans by the year 2020. The Committee will provide to the Secretary of Health and Human Services advice and consultation for developing and implementing the next iteration of national health promotion and disease prevention goals and objectives and provide recommendations for initiatives to occur during the initial implementation phase of the goals and objectives. The meeting’s agenda will include the Committee’s review of the work and recommendations of its subcommittees on Priorities, Social Determinants of Health, and Action Steps and Evidence. HHS will use the recommendations to inform the development and implementation of Healthy People 2020—health objectives for the next decade. The intent is to develop and launch objectives designed to improve the health status and reduce health risks for Americans by the year 2020. DATES: The Committee will meet on July 26, 2010 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held online, via WebEx software. For detailed instructions about how to make sure that your windows computer and browser is set up for WebEx, please visit VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:53 Jun 29, 2010 Jkt 220001 the ‘‘Secretary’s Advisory Committee’’ Web page of the Healthy People Web site at: https://www.healthypeople.gov/ hp2020/advisory/default.asp. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Emmeline Ochiai, Designated Federal Officer, Secretary’s Advisory Committee on National Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Objectives for 2020, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Public Health and Science, Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, 1101 Wootton Parkway, Room LL–100, Rockville, MD 20852, (240) 453–8259 (telephone), (240) 453–8281 (fax). Additional information is available on the Internet at https://www.healthypeople.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Purpose of Meeting: Every 10 years, through the Healthy People initiative, HHS leverages scientific insights and lessons from the past decade, along with the new knowledge of current data, trends, and innovations to develop the next iteration of national health promotion and disease prevention objectives. Healthy People provides science-based, 10-year national objectives for promoting health and preventing disease. Since 1979, Healthy People has set and monitored national health objectives to meet a broad range of health needs, encourage collaborations across sectors, guide individuals toward making informed health decisions, and measure the impact of our prevention and health promotion activities. Healthy People 2020 will reflect assessments of major risks to health and wellness, changing public health priorities, and emerging issues related to our nation’s health preparedness and prevention. Public Participation at Meeting: Members of the public are invited to listen to the online Committee meeting. There will be no opportunity for oral public comments during the online Committee meeting. Written comments, however, can be submitted through the Healthy People Web site at: https:// www.healthypeople.gov/hp2020/ comments/ or they can be e-mailed to HP2020@hhs.gov. To listen to the Committee meeting, individuals must pre-register to attend at the Healthy People Web site located at https://www.healthypeople.gov. Participation in the meeting is limited. Registrations will be accepted until maximum WebEx capacity is reached and must be completed by 9 a.m. EDT on July 26, 2010. A waiting list will be maintained should registrations exceed WebEx capacity. Individuals on the waiting list will be contacted as PO 00000 Frm 00065 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 37813 additional space for the meeting becomes available. Registration questions may be directed to Hilary Scherer at HP2020@norc.org (e-mail), (301) 634– 9374 (phone) or (301) 634–9301 (fax). Dated: June 25, 2010. Penelope Slade-Sawyer, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Health, (Disease Prevention and Health Promotion). [FR Doc. 2010–15929 Filed 6–29–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4150–32–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Secretary’s Advisory Committee on Human Research Protections AGENCY: Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Secretary, Office of Public Health and Science. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: Pursuant to Section 10(a) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, U.S.C. Appendix 2, notice is hereby given that the Secretary’s Advisory Committee on Human Research Protections (SACHRP) will hold its twenty-third meeting. The meeting will be open to the public. Information about SACHRP and the meeting agenda will be posted on the SACHRP Web site at: https://www.hhs.gov/ohrp/sachrp/ index.html. DATES: The meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 20, 2010 from 8:30 a.m. until 5:15 p.m. and Wednesday, July 21, 2010 from 8:30 a.m. until 5:15 p.m. ADDRESSES: The Sheraton National Hotel, 900 South Orme Street, Arlington, Virginia 22204. Phone: 703– 521–1900. FOR FUTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jerry Menikoff, M.D., J.D., Director, Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP), or Julia Gorey, J.D., Executive Director, SACHRP; U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 1101 Wootton Parkway, Suite 200, Rockville, Maryland 20852; 240–453–8141; fax: 240–453–6909; e-mail address: Julia.Gorey@hhs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the authority of 42 U.S.C. 217a, Section 222 of the Public Health Service Act, as amended, SACHRP was established to provide expert advice and recommendations to the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Assistant Secretary for Health on issues and topics pertaining to or associated with the protection of human research subjects. On July 20, 2010, the SACHRP Subpart A Subcommittee (SAS) will E:\FR\FM\30JNN1.SGM 30JNN1 mstockstill on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with NOTICES 37814 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 125 / Wednesday, June 30, 2010 / Notices make a report focusing on informed consent and future use of specimens or data. SAS is charged with developing recommendations for consideration by SACHRP about the application of subpart A of 45 CFR part 46 in the current research environment. This subcommittee was established by SACHRP at its October 2006 meeting. Following the SAS report and lunch, there will be a panel of speakers discussing the emergence of ethics consultations services, and whether such ethical discussions should occur more appropriately within the domain of the IRB. July 20 will conclude with time devoted to a discussion of future directions for SAS. On July 21, 2010, the morning will begin with a panel discussing regulatory challenges that are posed by the increasing use of the internet and electronic media in human subjects research. After lunch, a panel will focus on the genetic research involving members of the Havasupai Indian tribe, which was the focus of a recently settled lawsuit brought by the Havasupai Indian tribe against the Arizona State University, and the implications this research and the related legal settlement present for informed consent and biospecimen research. The day will conclude with a report from the Subcommittee on Harmonization (SOH). The SOH was established by SACHRP at its July 2009 meeting, and is charged with identifying and prioritizing areas in which regulations and/or guidelines for human subjects research adopted by various agencies or offices within HHS would benefit from harmonization, consistency, clarity, simplification and/ or coordination. Public comment will be heard on both days. Public attendance at the meeting is limited to space available. Individuals who plan to attend the meeting and need special assistance, such as sign language interpretation or other reasonable accommodations, should notify the designated contact persons. Members of the public will have the opportunity to provide comments on both days of the meeting. Public comment will be limited to five minutes per speaker. Any members of the public who wish to have printed materials distributed to SACHRP members for this scheduled meeting should submit materials to the Executive Director, SACHRP, prior to the close of business Friday, July 16, 2010. VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:53 Jun 29, 2010 Jkt 220001 Dated: June 23, 2010. Jerry Menikoff, Director, Office for Human Research Protections, Executive Secretary, Secretary’s Advisory Committee on Human Research Protections. [FR Doc. 2010–15807 Filed 6–29–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4150–36–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Office of the Secretary Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships; Office of Health Reform Statement of Organization, Functions, and Delegations of Authority Part A, Office of the Secretary, Statement of Organization, Functions, and Delegations of Authority for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), as last amended at 75 FR 20364–5, dated April 19, 2010, and Chapter AA, Immediate Office of the Secretary, as last amended at 75 FR 20364–5, dated April 19, 2010, are being amended to establish two new chapters, Chapter AAE, ‘‘Office of Health Reform (AAE),’’ and Chapter AW, ‘‘Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships,’’ in the Office of the Secretary. The changes are as follows: I. Under Part A, Chapter AA, Section AA.10 Organization, after ‘‘The Secretary (AA),’’ insert the following: ‘‘Office of Health Reform (AAE).’’ II. Under Part A, Chapter AA, Section AA.10 Organization, insert the following: ‘‘Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships (AW).’’ III. Under chapter AA, establish a new chapter AAE, ‘‘Office of Health Reform,’’ to read as follows: Chapter AAE, Office of Health Reform AAE.00 Mission AAE.10 Organization AAE.20 Functions AAE.00 Mission. The Office of Health Reform shall direct and coordinate the Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS’) efforts to implement the health reform legislation and reform the health care system. AAE.10 Organization. The Office of Health Reform is headed by a Director who reports to the Secretary and who serves as the Secretary’s principal advisor on HHS’ activities relating to health reform implementation. AAE.20 Functions. The Office of Health Reform’s responsibilities include: (1) Coordinating and liaising with the White House on health reform implementation matters; (2) serving as a representative, on behalf of the PO 00000 Frm 00066 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 Secretary and HHS, to other Federal agencies in matters related to health reform; and (3) coordinating with HHS’ Operating and Staff Divisions, as well as other Federal agencies, in developing and implementing a comprehensive health reform plan. IV. Under Part A, establish a new Chapter AW, ‘‘Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships’’ to read as follows: Chapter AW, Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships. AW.00 Mission AW.10 Organization AW.20 Functions AW.00 Mission. The Center for FaithBased and Neighborhood Partnerships (CFBNP) coordinates the Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS’) efforts to support partnerships between HHS and faith and community-based nonprofit organizations in health care and human services sectors in order to better serve people and communities. AW.10 Organization. CFBNP is headed by a Director, appointed by the Secretary in consultation with the White House Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, who reports to the Secretary and who serves as the Secretary’s principal advisor on HHS’ activities relating to faith-based and neighborhood partnership activities. AW.20 Functions. CFBNP engages and communicates with the grassroots, ensuring that local institutions that hold community trust have up-to-date information regarding health and human service activities and resources in their area. CFBNP also works to enable community and faith-based organizations to partner with the government through both non-fiduciary and fiduciary partnerships to achieve both HHS’ and the President’s goals for the Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnership Initiative, which include: strengthening the role of community organizations in the economic recovery and poverty reduction; reducing unintended pregnancies and supporting maternal and child health; promoting responsible fatherhood and healthy families; and fostering interfaith dialogue and collaboration with leaders and scholars around the world and at home. Dated: June 22, 2010. E.J. Holland, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Administration. [FR Doc. 2010–15858 Filed 6–29–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4150–24–P E:\FR\FM\30JNN1.SGM 30JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 125 (Wednesday, June 30, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Pages 37813-37814]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-15807]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES


Secretary's Advisory Committee on Human Research Protections

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

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: Pursuant to Section 10(a) of the Federal Advisory Committee 
Act, U.S.C. Appendix 2, notice is hereby given that the Secretary's 
Advisory Committee on Human Research Protections (SACHRP) will hold its 
twenty-third meeting. The meeting will be open to the public. 
Information about SACHRP and the meeting agenda will be posted on the 
SACHRP Web site at: https://www.hhs.gov/ohrp/sachrp/.

DATES: The meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 20, 2010 from 8:30 
a.m. until 5:15 p.m. and Wednesday, July 21, 2010 from 8:30 a.m. until 
5:15 p.m.

ADDRESSES: The Sheraton National Hotel, 900 South Orme Street, 
Arlington, Virginia 22204. Phone: 703-521-1900.

FOR FUTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jerry Menikoff, M.D., J.D., Director, 
Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP), or Julia Gorey, J.D., 
Executive Director, SACHRP; U.S. Department of Health and Human 
Services, 1101 Wootton Parkway, Suite 200, Rockville, Maryland 20852; 
240-453-8141; fax: 240-453-6909; e-mail address: Julia.Gorey@hhs.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the authority of 42 U.S.C. 217a, 
Section 222 of the Public Health Service Act, as amended, SACHRP was 
established to provide expert advice and recommendations to the 
Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Assistant Secretary for 
Health on issues and topics pertaining to or associated with the 
protection of human research subjects.
    On July 20, 2010, the SACHRP Subpart A Subcommittee (SAS) will

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make a report focusing on informed consent and future use of specimens 
or data. SAS is charged with developing recommendations for 
consideration by SACHRP about the application of subpart A of 45 CFR 
part 46 in the current research environment. This subcommittee was 
established by SACHRP at its October 2006 meeting. Following the SAS 
report and lunch, there will be a panel of speakers discussing the 
emergence of ethics consultations services, and whether such ethical 
discussions should occur more appropriately within the domain of the 
IRB. July 20 will conclude with time devoted to a discussion of future 
directions for SAS.
    On July 21, 2010, the morning will begin with a panel discussing 
regulatory challenges that are posed by the increasing use of the 
internet and electronic media in human subjects research. After lunch, 
a panel will focus on the genetic research involving members of the 
Havasupai Indian tribe, which was the focus of a recently settled 
lawsuit brought by the Havasupai Indian tribe against the Arizona State 
University, and the implications this research and the related legal 
settlement present for informed consent and biospecimen research. The 
day will conclude with a report from the Subcommittee on Harmonization 
(SOH). The SOH was established by SACHRP at its July 2009 meeting, and 
is charged with identifying and prioritizing areas in which regulations 
and/or guidelines for human subjects research adopted by various 
agencies or offices within HHS would benefit from harmonization, 
consistency, clarity, simplification and/or coordination. Public 
comment will be heard on both days.
    Public attendance at the meeting is limited to space available. 
Individuals who plan to attend the meeting and need special assistance, 
such as sign language interpretation or other reasonable 
accommodations, should notify the designated contact persons. Members 
of the public will have the opportunity to provide comments on both 
days of the meeting. Public comment will be limited to five minutes per 
speaker. Any members of the public who wish to have printed materials 
distributed to SACHRP members for this scheduled meeting should submit 
materials to the Executive Director, SACHRP, prior to the close of 
business Friday, July 16, 2010.

    Dated: June 23, 2010.
Jerry Menikoff,
Director, Office for Human Research Protections, Executive Secretary, 
Secretary's Advisory Committee on Human Research Protections.
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