Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships; Office of Health Reform Statement of Organization, Functions, and Delegations of Authority, 37814 [2010-15858]

Download as PDF 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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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 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 Faith-Based 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]
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