Meeting of the Advisory Group on Prevention, Health Promotion, and Integrative and Public Health, 26300-26301 [2011-11130]

Download as PDF 26300 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 88 / Friday, May 6, 2011 / Notices HHS gives notice of a decision to designate a class of employees from the Linde Ceramics Plant in Tonawanda, New York, as an addition to the Special Exposure Cohort (SEC) under the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act of 2000. On April 21, 2011, the Secretary of HHS designated the following class of employees as an addition to the SEC: SUMMARY: All Atomic Weapons Employees who worked at the Linde Ceramics Plant in Tonawanda, New York, from January 1, 1954 through December 31, 1969, for a number of work days aggregating at least 250 work days, occurring either solely under this employment, or in combination with work days within the parameters established for one or more other classes of employees in the Special Exposure Cohort. This designation will become effective on May 21, 2011, unless Congress provides otherwise prior to the effective date. After this effective date, HHS will publish a notice in the Federal Register reporting the addition of this class to the SEC or the result of any provision by Congress regarding the decision by HHS to add the class to the SEC. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Stuart L. Hinnefeld, Director, Division of Compensation Analysis and Support, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), 4676 Columbia Parkway, MS C–46, Cincinnati, OH 45226, Telephone 877– 222–7570. Information requests can also be submitted by e-mail to DCAS@CDC.GOV. John Howard, Director, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. [FR Doc. 2011–11094 Filed 5–5–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163–19–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Meeting of the Advisory Committee on Blood Safety and Availability Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Secretary, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health. ACTION: Notice. emcdonald on DSK2BSOYB1PROD with NOTICES AGENCY: As stipulated by the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is hereby giving notice that the Advisory Committee on Blood Safety and Availability (ACBSA) will hold a meeting. The meeting will be open to the public. SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:26 May 05, 2011 Jkt 223001 The meeting will take place Tuesday, June 7, and Wednesday June 8, 2011, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ADDRESSES: National Institute of Health, Building 31, Conference Room 6, Bethesda, MD 20892. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. James Berger, Associate Public Health Advisor for Blood, Organ and Tissue Safety, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health, Department of Health and Human Services, 1101 Wootton Parkway, Suite 250, Rockville, MD 20852, (240) 453–8803, Fax (240) 453– 8456, e-mail ACBSA@hhs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The ACBSA shall provide advice to the Secretary through the Assistant Secretary for Health. The Committee shall advise on a range of policy issues to include: (1) Definition of public health parameters around safety and availability of the blood supply and blood products, (2) broad public health, ethical and legal issues related to transfusion, and transplantation safety, and (3) the implications for safety and availability of various economic factors affecting product cost and supply. In keeping with its established mission, the Committee will also be asked to review and provide comments to the Department on two World Health Assembly (WHA) resolutions related to transfusion, and transplantation safety. https://apps.who.int/gb/ebwha/pdf_files/ WHA63/A63_R22-en.pdf On June 7, 2011, the Committee will be asked to review the WHA 63.22 on human organ and tissue transplantation and if appropriate, make recommendations on areas of enhanced safety. Specifically areas of collecting data including adverse events and reactions on the practices, safety, quality, efficacy, epidemiology and ethics of donations and transplantation will be considered as it relates to safety. Concerns for a globally consistent coding system for human cells, tissues and organs to facilitate national and international traceability of materials of human origin for transplantation will be solicited. In addition, the Committee will be asked for comments or recommendations on developing and promoting international best practices. On June 8, 2011, the Committee will be asked to review and comment on WHA 63.12 regarding the availability, safety and quality of blood products. https://apps.who.int/gb/ebwha/pdf_files/ WHA63/A63_R12-en.pdf Specifically the Committee will be asked to review the current status of safe and rational use of blood products in patient blood management and assess the current status in the U.S. DATES: PO 00000 Frm 00062 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 In addition, the Committee will be asked to comment on the areas of safety and sustainability of providing blood and blood products that should be addressed by the Committee in future meetings. The public will have the opportunity to present their views to the Committee during a public comment session scheduled for June 7, 2011. Comments will be limited to five minutes per speaker and must be pertinent to the discussion. Pre-registration is required for participation in the public comment session. Any member of the public who would like to participate in this session is encouraged to contact the Executive Secretary at his/her earliest convenience to register for time (limited to 5 minutes) and registration must be prior to close of business on June 3, 2011. If it is not possible to provide 30 copies of the material to be distributed, then individuals are requested to provide a minimum of one (1) copy of the document(s) to be distributed prior to 11:30 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time on June 6, 2011. It is also requested that any member of the public who wishes to provide comments to the Committee utilizing electronic data projection to submit the necessary material to the Executive Secretary prior to the close of business on June 6, 2011. Electronic comments must adhere to disability accessibility guidelines (Section 508 compliance). Dated: May 3, 2011. James J. Berger, Associate Public Health Advisor for Blood, Organ and Tissue Safety. [FR Doc. 2011–11128 Filed 5–5–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4150–41–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Meeting of the Advisory Group on Prevention, Health Promotion, and Integrative and Public Health Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Secretary, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health, Office of the Surgeon General of the United States Public Health Service. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: In accordance with Section 10(a) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Public Law 92–463, as amended (5 U.S.C. App.), notice is hereby given that a web meeting is scheduled to be held for the Advisory Group on Prevention, Health Promotion, and Integrative and Public Health (the ‘‘Advisory Group’’). The web meeting will be open to the public. Information about the Advisory SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\06MYN1.SGM 06MYN1 emcdonald on DSK2BSOYB1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 88 / Friday, May 6, 2011 / Notices Group can be obtained by accessing the following Web site: https:// www.healthcare.gov/center/councils/ nphpphc/. DATES: May 24, 2011, 12 p.m.–2:30 p.m. 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 and to register for the meeting, please send an e-mail to prevention.council@hhs.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Office of the Surgeon General, 200 Independence Ave., SW.; Hubert H. Humphrey Building, Room 701H; Washington, DC 20001; 202–205–9517; prevention.council@hhs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On June 10, 2010, the President issued Executive Order 13544 to comply with the statutes under Section 4001 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Public Law 111–148. This legislation mandated that the Advisory Group was to be established within the Department of Health and Human Services. The charter for the Advisory Group was established by the Secretary of Health and Human Services on June 23, 2010; the charter was filed with the appropriate Congressional committees and Library of Congress on June 24, 2010. The Advisory Group has been established as a non-discretionary Federal advisory committee. The Advisory Group has been established to provide recommendations and advice to the National Prevention, Health Promotion and Public Health Council (the ‘‘Council’’). The Advisory Group shall provide assistance to the Council in carrying out its mission. The Advisory Group membership shall consist of not more than 25 nonFederal members to be appointed by the President. The membership shall include a diverse group of licensed health professionals, including integrative health practitioners who have expertise in (1) worksite health promotion; (2) community services, including community health centers; (3) preventive medicine; (4) health coaching; (5) public health education; (6) geriatrics; and (7) rehabilitation medicine. On January 26, 2011, the President appointed 13 individuals to serve as members of the Advisory Group, and on April 8th, 2011 he named two new members. This will be the second meeting of the Advisory Group. The Web format will allow the Advisory Group to meet prior to the release of the National Prevention and Health Promotion Strategy. Public participation during the Web meeting is limited. Members of the VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:26 May 05, 2011 Jkt 223001 public who wish to attend the Web meeting must register by 12 p.m. EST May 19, 2011. Individuals should notify the designated contact to register for public attendance at prevention.council@hhs.gov. The public will have opportunity to provide electronic written comments to the Advisory Group on May 24, 2011 during the Web meeting. Any member of the public who wishes to have printed material distributed to the Advisory Group for this scheduled Web meeting should submit material to the designated point of contact for the Advisory Group no later than May 17, 2011, 5 p.m. EST. Dated: April 28, 2011. Corinne M. Graffunder, Designated Federal Officer, Advisory Group on Prevention, Health Promotion, and Integrative and Public Health, Office of the Surgeon General [FR Doc. 2011–11130 Filed 5–5–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4150–28–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Decision To Evaluate a Petition To Designate a Class of Employees From the Y–12 Plant in Oak Ridge, TN, To Be Included in the Special Exposure Cohort National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: HHS gives notice as required by 42 CFR 83.12(e) of a decision to evaluate a petition to designate a class of employees from the Y–12 Plant in Oak Ridge, TN, to be included in the Special Exposure Cohort under the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act of 2000. The initial proposed definition for the class being evaluated, subject to revision as warranted by the evaluation, is as follows: Facility: Y–12 Plant. Location: Oak Ridge, TN. Job Titles and/or Job Duties: All workers potentially exposed to radioactive materials. Period of Employment: January 1, 1948 through December 31, 1957. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Stuart L. Hinnefeld, Director, Division of Compensation Analysis and Support, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), 4676 Columbia Parkway, MS C–46, Cincinnati, OH 45226, Telephone 877– 222–7570. Information requests can also SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00063 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 26301 be submitted by e-mail to DCAS@CDC.GOV. John Howard, Director, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. [FR Doc. 2011–11096 Filed 5–5–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163–19–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Advisory Board on Radiation and Worker Health (ABRWH or Advisory Board), National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) In accordance with section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92–463), and pursuant to the requirements of 42 CFR 83.15(a), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), announces the following meeting of the aforementioned committee: Board Public Meeting Times and Dates (All times are Central Time): 8:15 a.m.–3:45 p.m., May 24, 2011. 8:15 a.m.–5 p.m., May 25, 2011. 8:15 a.m.–10:30 a.m., May 26, 2011. Public Comment Times and Dates (All times are Central Time): 6 p.m.–7 p.m.*, May 24, 2011. 5:30 p.m.–7 p.m.*, May 25, 2011. Please note that the public comment periods may end prior to the times indicated, following the last call for comments. Members of the public who wish to provide public comments should plan to attend public comment sessions at the start times listed. Place: Crowne Plaza St. Louis-Downtown, 200 North 4th Street, St. Louis, Missouri 63102; Telephone: 314–621–8200; Fax: 314– 621–8073. The USA toll-free dial-in number is 1–866–659–0537, pass code 9933701. Status: Open to the public, limited only by the space available. The meeting space accommodates approximately 150 people. Background: The Advisory Board was established under the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program (EEOICP) Act of 2000 to advise the President on a variety of policy and technical functions required to implement and effectively manage the new compensation program. Key functions of the Advisory Board include providing advice on the development of probability of causation guidelines which have been promulgated by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as a final rule, advice on methods of dose reconstruction which have also been promulgated by HHS as a final rule, advice on the scientific validity and quality of dose estimation and reconstruction efforts being performed for purposes of the compensation program, and advice on petitions to add E:\FR\FM\06MYN1.SGM 06MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 88 (Friday, May 6, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 26300-26301]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-11130]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES


Meeting of the Advisory Group on Prevention, Health Promotion, 
and Integrative and Public Health

AGENCY: Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the 
Secretary, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health, Office of the 
Surgeon General of the United States Public Health Service.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with Section 10(a) of the Federal Advisory 
Committee Act, Public Law 92-463, as amended (5 U.S.C. App.), notice is 
hereby given that a web meeting is scheduled to be held for the 
Advisory Group on Prevention, Health Promotion, and Integrative and 
Public Health (the ``Advisory Group''). The web meeting will be open to 
the public. Information about the Advisory

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Group can be obtained by accessing the following Web site: https://www.healthcare.gov/center/councils/nphpphc/.

DATES: May 24, 2011, 12 p.m.-2:30 p.m.

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 and to register for the meeting, please 
send an e-mail to prevention.council@hhs.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Office of the Surgeon General, 200 
Independence Ave., SW.; Hubert H. Humphrey Building, Room 701H; 
Washington, DC 20001; 202-205-9517; prevention.council@hhs.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On June 10, 2010, the President issued 
Executive Order 13544 to comply with the statutes under Section 4001 of 
the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Public Law 111-148. 
This legislation mandated that the Advisory Group was to be established 
within the Department of Health and Human Services. The charter for the 
Advisory Group was established by the Secretary of Health and Human 
Services on June 23, 2010; the charter was filed with the appropriate 
Congressional committees and Library of Congress on June 24, 2010. The 
Advisory Group has been established as a non-discretionary Federal 
advisory committee.
    The Advisory Group has been established to provide recommendations 
and advice to the National Prevention, Health Promotion and Public 
Health Council (the ``Council''). The Advisory Group shall provide 
assistance to the Council in carrying out its mission.
    The Advisory Group membership shall consist of not more than 25 
non-Federal members to be appointed by the President. The membership 
shall include a diverse group of licensed health professionals, 
including integrative health practitioners who have expertise in (1) 
worksite health promotion; (2) community services, including community 
health centers; (3) preventive medicine; (4) health coaching; (5) 
public health education; (6) geriatrics; and (7) rehabilitation 
medicine. On January 26, 2011, the President appointed 13 individuals 
to serve as members of the Advisory Group, and on April 8th, 2011 he 
named two new members. This will be the second meeting of the Advisory 
Group. The Web format will allow the Advisory Group to meet prior to 
the release of the National Prevention and Health Promotion Strategy.
    Public participation during the Web meeting is limited. Members of 
the public who wish to attend the Web meeting must register by 12 p.m. 
EST May 19, 2011. Individuals should notify the designated contact to 
register for public attendance at prevention.council@hhs.gov. The 
public will have opportunity to provide electronic written comments to 
the Advisory Group on May 24, 2011 during the Web meeting. Any member 
of the public who wishes to have printed material distributed to the 
Advisory Group for this scheduled Web meeting should submit material to 
the designated point of contact for the Advisory Group no later than 
May 17, 2011, 5 p.m. EST.

    Dated: April 28, 2011.
Corinne M. Graffunder,
Designated Federal Officer, Advisory Group on Prevention, Health 
Promotion, and Integrative and Public Health, Office of the Surgeon 
General.
[FR Doc. 2011-11130 Filed 5-5-11; 8:45 am]
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