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to prepare its estimates of the number of
individuals and families in poverty.
However, provisions in three recent
laws prohibited the Secretary of HHS
from publishing updated poverty
guidelines for 2010 before May 31, 2010,
and required that the poverty guidelines
published on January 23, 2009, remain
in effect until updated poverty
guidelines were published. These
provisions were section 1012 of the
Department of Defense Appropriations
Act, 2010 (Pub. L. 111–118), section 7
of the Temporary Extension Act of 2010
(Pub. L. 111–144), and section 6 of the
Continuing Extension Act of 2010 (Pub.
L. 111–157).
The provisions included in these laws
were in response to a decrease in the
annual average CPI–U for 2009. In the
absence of a legislative change, this
decrease would have required HHS to
issue 2010 poverty guidelines that were
lower than the 2009 poverty guidelines,
resulting in an adverse effect on
potential and actual program
beneficiaries. An explanatory statement
in the December 16, 2009 Congressional
Record described the first legislative
provision to delay the publication of the
2010 guidelines as a ‘‘freeze’’ of the
guidelines at 2009 levels ‘‘in order to
prevent a reduction in eligibility for
certain means-tested programs,
including Medicaid, Supplemental
Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP),
and child nutrition * * *.’’
(Congressional Record (House),
December 16, 2009, p. H15370).
Legislation to further delay the
publication of the 2010 poverty
guidelines beyond May 31, 2010, did
not pass Congress. Accordingly, HHS is
publishing poverty guidelines for the
remainder of 2010 in this notice. These
2010 guidelines will remain in effect
until HHS publishes the 2011 poverty
guidelines, which is expected to occur
in late January 2011.
If HHS had published the 2010
poverty guidelines in late January 2010,
on the normal schedule, the update
would have been based on the 2008
Census Bureau poverty thresholds and
the percentage change in the annual
average CPI–U from calendar year 2008
to calendar year 2009 (the period from
January through December 2009). Since
the publication of the 2010 poverty
guidelines was delayed through May 31,
2010, HHS is basing this update on the
2008 Census Bureau poverty
thresholds—which remain the most
recent published thresholds available—
and the percentage change in the
average CPI–U from calendar year 2008
to the period beginning with January
2009 and ending on May 31, 2010. The
average CPI–U for the January 2009–
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May 2010 period was 0.042 percent
higher than the annual average CPI–U
for calendar year 2008. (The Omnibus
Budget Reconciliation Act of 1981
requires that the starting point for the
update of the poverty guidelines shall
be the latest published Census Bureau
poverty thresholds, rather than the
previous HHS poverty guidelines.) The
percentage increase in the CPI–U was so
small that after the rounding procedures
used in the guidelines calculation, the
guidelines for the remainder of 2010
showed no change from the 2009
guidelines.
The poverty guidelines are calculated
each year using the latest published
Census Bureau poverty thresholds as the
starting point. They are not calculated
from the previous year’s poverty
guidelines. As a result, the level of next
year’s poverty guidelines—the 2011
guidelines—will not be affected by the
way in which these 2010 poverty
guidelines were calculated.
The poverty guidelines for the
remainder of 2010 are provided below.
The guideline figures shown represent
annual income. These guidelines will
remain in effect until HHS publishes the
2011 poverty guidelines, which is
expected in late January 2011.
2010 POVERTY GUIDELINES FOR THE
48 CONTIGUOUS STATES AND THE
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Poverty
guideline
Persons in family
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
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$10,830
14,570
18,310
22,050
25,790
29,530
33,270
37,010
For families with more than 8
persons, add $3,740 for each additional
person.
2010 POVERTY GUIDELINES FOR
ALASKA
Poverty
guideline
Persons in family
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
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$13,530
18,210
22,890
27,570
32,250
36,930
41,610
46,290
For families with more than 8
persons, add $4,680 for each additional
person.
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Persons in family
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
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guideline
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$12,460
16,760
21,060
25,360
29,660
33,960
38,260
42,560
For families with more than 8
persons, add $4,300 for each additional
person.
Dated: July 30, 2010.
Kathleen Sebelius,
Secretary of Health and Human Services.
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Solicitation of Nomination for
Appointment to the Chronic Fatigue
Syndrome Advisory Committee
Department of Health and
Human Services, Office of the Secretary,
Office of Public Health and Science.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
Authority: 42 U.S.C. 217a, section 222 of
the Public Health Service (PHS) Act, as
amended. The committee is governed by the
provisions of Public Law 92–463, as
amended (5 U.S.C. App 2), which sets forth
standards for the formation and use of
advisory committees.
The Office of Public Health
and Science, Office on Women’s Health,
HHS, is seeking nominations of
qualified candidates to be considered
for appointment as a member of the
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Advisory
Committee (CFSAC). CFSAC provides
science-based advice and
recommendations to the Secretary of
Health and Human Services, through
the Assistant Secretary for Health, on a
broad range of issues and topics
pertaining to chronic fatigue syndrome
(CFS). CFSAC, which was formerly
known as the Chronic Fatigue
Syndrome Coordinating Committee, was
established by the Secretary of Health
and Human Services on September 5,
2002. Several Committee member
appointments are scheduled to end on
April 1, 2011. Nominations of qualified
candidates are being sought to fill future
vacancies.
DATES: Nominations for membership on
the Committee must be received no later
than 5 p.m. EDT on Wednesday,
SUMMARY:
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September 15, 2010, at the address
listed below.
ADDRESSES: All nominations should be
mailed or delivered to Wanda K. Jones,
Dr.P.H., Executive Secretary, Chronic
Fatigue Syndrome Advisory Committee;
C/O Office on Women’s Health;
Department of Health and Human
Services; 200 Independence Avenue,
SW.; Room 712E; Washington,
DC20201. E-mail delivery of
nominations will not be accepted.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Wanda K. Jones, Dr.P.H.; Department of
Health and Human Services, C/O Office
on Women’s Health; 200 Independence
Avenue, SW.; Room 712E; Washington,
DC 20201; please refer all inquiries to
cfsac@hhs.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: CFSAC
was established on September 5, 2002.
The Committee was established to
advise, consult with, and make
recommendations to the Secretary,
through the Assistant Secretary for
Health, on a broad range of topics
including (1) the current state of the
knowledge and research about the
epidemiology and risk factors relating to
chronic fatigue syndrome, and
identifying potential opportunities in
these areas; (2) current and proposed
diagnosis and treatment methods for
chronic fatigue syndrome; and (3)
development and implementation of
programs to inform the public, health
care professionals, and the biomedical,
academic, and research communities
about chronic fatigue syndrome
advances.
Nominations
The Office on Women’s Health is
requesting nominations to future
committee member vacancies for the
CFSAC. The positions are scheduled to
become vacant on April 1, 2011. The
Committee is composed of seven
scientists with demonstrated expertise
in biomedical research and four
individuals with demonstrated expertise
in health services, insurance, or
voluntary organizations concerned with
the problems of individuals with CFS.
The vacant positions include the
biomedical research and health services
categories.
Individuals selected for appointment
to the Committee will serve as voting
members. Individuals selected for
appointment to the Committee can be
invited to serve terms of up to four
years. Committee members receive a
stipend for attending Committee
meetings and conducting other business
in the interest of the Committee.
Committee members also are authorized
to receive per diem and reimbursement
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for travel expenses incurred for
conducting Committee business. To
qualify for consideration of appointment
to the Committee, an individual must
possess demonstrated experience and
expertise in the designated fields or
disciplines, as well as expert knowledge
of the broad issues and topics pertinent
to chronic fatigue syndrome.
Nominations should be typewritten,
and the original nomination and three
copies submitted in one package. The
following information must be part of
the package submitted for each
individual being nominated for
consideration: (1) A letter of nomination
that clearly states the name and
affiliation of the nominee, the basis for
the nomination (i.e., specific attributes
which qualify the nominee for service in
this capacity), and a statement that the
nominee is willing to serve as a member
of the Committee; (2) the nominator’s
name, address, and daytime telephone
number, and the home and/or work
address, telephone number, and e-mail
address of the individual being
nominated; and (3) a current copy of the
nominee’s curriculum vitae. Federal
employees should not be nominated for
consideration of appointment to this
Committee.
The Department makes every effort to
ensure that the membership of HHS
Federal advisory committees is fairly
balanced in terms of points of view
represented and the committee’s
function. Every effort is made to ensure
that a broad representation of
geographic areas, females, ethnic and
minority groups, and people with
disabilities are given consideration for
membership on HHS Federal advisory
committees. Appointment to this
Committee shall be made without
discrimination on the basis of age, race,
ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation,
disability, and cultural, religious, or
socioeconomic status. Nominations
must state that the nominee is willing to
serve as a member of CFSAC and
appears to have no conflict of interest
that would preclude membership.
Potential candidates are required to
provide detailed information concerning
such matters as financial holdings,
consultancies, and research grants or
contracts to permit evaluation of
possible sources of conflict of interest.
Dated: July 28, 2010.
Wanda K. Jones,
Designated Federal Officer, Chronic Fatigue
Syndrome Advisory Committee.
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Services Administration
Agency Information Collection
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Chapter 35). To request a copy of these
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Project: Survey of State Underage
Drinking Prevention Policies and
Practices—New
The Sober Truth on Preventing
Underage Drinking Act (the ‘‘STOP
Act’’) 1 states that the ‘‘Secretary [of
Health and Human Services] shall
* * * annually issue a report on each
State’s performance in enacting,
enforcing, and creating laws,
regulations, and programs to prevent or
reduce underage drinking.’’ The
Secretary has delegated responsibility
for this report to SAMHSA. Therefore,
SAMHSA is developing a Survey of
State Underage Drinking Prevention
Policies and Practices (the ‘‘State
Survey’’) to provide input for an Annual
Report on State Underage Drinking
Prevention and Enforcement Activities
(the ‘‘State Report’’).
The STOP Act also requires the
Secretary to develop ‘‘a set of measures
to be used in preparing the report on
best practices’’ and to consider
categories including but not limited to
the following:
Category #1: Sixteen specific
underage drinking laws/regulations
enacted at the State level (e.g., laws
prohibiting sales to minors; laws related
to minors in possession of alcohol);
Category #2: Enforcement and
educational programs to promote
compliance with these laws/regulations;
Category #3: Programs targeted to
youths, parents, and caregivers to deter
underage drinking and the number of
individuals served by these programs;
Category #4: The amount that each
State invests, per youth capita, on the
prevention of underage drinking broken
into five categories: (a) Compliance
check programs in retail outlets; (b)
Checkpoints and saturation patrols that
include the goal of reducing and
1 Public Law 109–422. It is assumed Congress
intended to include the District of Columbia as part
of the State Report.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Solicitation of Nomination for Appointment to the Chronic Fatigue
Syndrome Advisory Committee
AGENCY: Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the
Secretary, Office of Public Health and Science.
ACTION: Notice.
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Authority: 42 U.S.C. 217a, section 222 of the Public Health
Service (PHS) Act, as amended. The committee is governed by the
provisions of Public Law 92-463, as amended (5 U.S.C. App 2), which
sets forth standards for the formation and use of advisory
committees.
SUMMARY: The Office of Public Health and Science, Office on Women's
Health, HHS, is seeking nominations of qualified candidates to be
considered for appointment as a member of the Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Advisory Committee (CFSAC). CFSAC provides science-based advice and
recommendations to the Secretary of Health and Human Services, through
the Assistant Secretary for Health, on a broad range of issues and
topics pertaining to chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). CFSAC, which was
formerly known as the Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Coordinating Committee,
was established by the Secretary of Health and Human Services on
September 5, 2002. Several Committee member appointments are scheduled
to end on April 1, 2011. Nominations of qualified candidates are being
sought to fill future vacancies.
DATES: Nominations for membership on the Committee must be received no
later than 5 p.m. EDT on Wednesday,
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September 15, 2010, at the address listed below.
ADDRESSES: All nominations should be mailed or delivered to Wanda K.
Jones, Dr.P.H., Executive Secretary, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Advisory
Committee; C/O Office on Women's Health; Department of Health and Human
Services; 200 Independence Avenue, SW.; Room 712E; Washington, DC20201.
E-mail delivery of nominations will not be accepted.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Wanda K. Jones, Dr.P.H.; Department of
Health and Human Services, C/O Office on Women's Health; 200
Independence Avenue, SW.; Room 712E; Washington, DC 20201; please refer
all inquiries to cfsac@hhs.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: CFSAC was established on September 5, 2002.
The Committee was established to advise, consult with, and make
recommendations to the Secretary, through the Assistant Secretary for
Health, on a broad range of topics including (1) the current state of
the knowledge and research about the epidemiology and risk factors
relating to chronic fatigue syndrome, and identifying potential
opportunities in these areas; (2) current and proposed diagnosis and
treatment methods for chronic fatigue syndrome; and (3) development and
implementation of programs to inform the public, health care
professionals, and the biomedical, academic, and research communities
about chronic fatigue syndrome advances.
Nominations
The Office on Women's Health is requesting nominations to future
committee member vacancies for the CFSAC. The positions are scheduled
to become vacant on April 1, 2011. The Committee is composed of seven
scientists with demonstrated expertise in biomedical research and four
individuals with demonstrated expertise in health services, insurance,
or voluntary organizations concerned with the problems of individuals
with CFS. The vacant positions include the biomedical research and
health services categories.
Individuals selected for appointment to the Committee will serve as
voting members. Individuals selected for appointment to the Committee
can be invited to serve terms of up to four years. Committee members
receive a stipend for attending Committee meetings and conducting other
business in the interest of the Committee. Committee members also are
authorized to receive per diem and reimbursement for travel expenses
incurred for conducting Committee business. To qualify for
consideration of appointment to the Committee, an individual must
possess demonstrated experience and expertise in the designated fields
or disciplines, as well as expert knowledge of the broad issues and
topics pertinent to chronic fatigue syndrome.
Nominations should be typewritten, and the original nomination and
three copies submitted in one package. The following information must
be part of the package submitted for each individual being nominated
for consideration: (1) A letter of nomination that clearly states the
name and affiliation of the nominee, the basis for the nomination
(i.e., specific attributes which qualify the nominee for service in
this capacity), and a statement that the nominee is willing to serve as
a member of the Committee; (2) the nominator's name, address, and
daytime telephone number, and the home and/or work address, telephone
number, and e-mail address of the individual being nominated; and (3) a
current copy of the nominee's curriculum vitae. Federal employees
should not be nominated for consideration of appointment to this
Committee.
The Department makes every effort to ensure that the membership of
HHS Federal advisory committees is fairly balanced in terms of points
of view represented and the committee's function. Every effort is made
to ensure that a broad representation of geographic areas, females,
ethnic and minority groups, and people with disabilities are given
consideration for membership on HHS Federal advisory committees.
Appointment to this Committee shall be made without discrimination on
the basis of age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation,
disability, and cultural, religious, or socioeconomic status.
Nominations must state that the nominee is willing to serve as a member
of CFSAC and appears to have no conflict of interest that would
preclude membership. Potential candidates are required to provide
detailed information concerning such matters as financial holdings,
consultancies, and research grants or contracts to permit evaluation of
possible sources of conflict of interest.
Dated: July 28, 2010.
Wanda K. Jones,
Designated Federal Officer, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Advisory
Committee.
[FR Doc. 2010-19025 Filed 8-2-10; 8:45 am]
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