Meeting of the National Biodefense Science Board, 63622 [2011-26389]

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The agenda is subject to change as priorities dictate. ADDRESSES: The meeting will occur by teleconference. To attend, call 1–866– 395–4129, pass-code ‘‘ASPR.’’ Please call 15 minutes prior to the beginning of the conference call to facilitate attendance. Individuals who wish to participate should send an email to NBSB@HHS.GOV with ‘‘NBSB Registration’’ in the subject line. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Email: NBSB@HHS.GOV. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to section 319M of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d–7f) and section 222 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 217a), the Department of Health and Human Services established the National Biodefense Science Board. The Board shall provide expert advice and guidance to the Secretary on scientific, technical, and other matters of special interest to the Department of Health and Human Services regarding current and future chemical, biological, nuclear, and radiological agents, whether naturally occurring, accidental, or deliberate. The Board may also provide advice and guidance to the Secretary and/or the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response on other matters related to public health emergency preparedness and response. Background: The majority of this public meeting teleconference will be dedicated to a discussion of the report and recommendations from the NBSB’s Anthrax Vaccine Working Group. Subsequent agenda topics will be added as priorities dictate. Any additional agenda topics will be available on the Board’s October meeting Web page prior to the public meeting. Availability of Materials: The meeting agenda and materials will be posted prior to the meeting on the October meeting Web page at https:// www.phe.gov/preparedness/legal/ boards/nbsb/pages/default.aspx. Procedures for Providing Public Input: Members of the public are invited to attend by teleconference via a toll-free call-in phone number. The teleconference will be operator assisted to allow the public the opportunity to provide comments to the Board. Public participation will be limited to time and space available. Public comments will be limited to no more than 3 minutes PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 per speaker. To be placed on the public comment list, notify the operator when you join the teleconference. Public comments received by close of business one week prior to each teleconference will be distributed to the NBSB in advance. Submit comments via email to NBSB@HHS.GOV, with ‘‘NBSB Public Comment’’ as the subject line. Dated: October 5, 2011. Nicole Lurie, Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response. [FR Doc. 2011–26389 Filed 10–12–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4150–37–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee, (HICPAC) In accordance with section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92–463), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announces the following meeting for the aforementioned committee: Times and Dates: 9 a.m.–5 p.m., November 3, 2011. 9 a.m.–12 p.m., November 4, 2011. Place: Embassy Suites-Washington, DC Convention Center, Capital CD Room, 900 10th Street, NW., Washington, DC 2000. Status: Open to the public, limited only by the space available. Please register for the meeting at https://www.cdc.gov/hicpac. 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Matters To Be Discussed: The agenda will include updates on CDC’s activities for healthcare associated infections, draft guideline for prevention of infections among patients in neonatal intensive care units (NICU), draft guideline for infection control in healthcare personnel, draft guideline for the prevention of surgical site infections, update from the HICPAC surveillance working group, and guidance for control of Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae. Agenda items are subject to change as priorities dictate. For Further Information Contact: Heidi Williams, HICPAC, Division of Healthcare E:\FR\FM\13OCN1.SGM 13OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 198 (Thursday, October 13, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Page 63622]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-26389]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES


Meeting of the National Biodefense Science Board

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

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: As stipulated by the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the U.S. 
Department of Health and Human Services is hereby giving notice that 
the National Biodefense Science Board (NBSB) will be holding a public 
meeting via teleconference. The meeting is open to the public.

DATES: The NBSB will hold a public meeting on October 28, 2011 from 3 
p.m. to 4 p.m. EST. The agenda is subject to change as priorities 
dictate.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will occur by teleconference. To attend, call 1-
866-395-4129, pass-code ``ASPR.'' Please call 15 minutes prior to the 
beginning of the conference call to facilitate attendance. Individuals 
who wish to participate should send an email to NBSB@HHS.GOV with 
``NBSB Registration'' in the subject line.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: E-mail: NBSB@HHS.GOV.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to section 319M of the Public 
Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d-7f) and section 222 of the Public 
Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 217a), the Department of Health and Human 
Services established the National Biodefense Science Board. The Board 
shall provide expert advice and guidance to the Secretary on 
scientific, technical, and other matters of special interest to the 
Department of Health and Human Services regarding current and future 
chemical, biological, nuclear, and radiological agents, whether 
naturally occurring, accidental, or deliberate. The Board may also 
provide advice and guidance to the Secretary and/or the Assistant 
Secretary for Preparedness and Response on other matters related to 
public health emergency preparedness and response.
    Background: The majority of this public meeting teleconference will 
be dedicated to a discussion of the report and recommendations from the 
NBSB's Anthrax Vaccine Working Group. Subsequent agenda topics will be 
added as priorities dictate. Any additional agenda topics will be 
available on the Board's October meeting Web page prior to the public 
meeting.
    Availability of Materials: The meeting agenda and materials will be 
posted prior to the meeting on the October meeting Web page at https://www.phe.gov/preparedness/legal/boards/nbsb/pages/default.aspx.
    Procedures for Providing Public Input: Members of the public are 
invited to attend by teleconference via a toll-free call-in phone 
number. The teleconference will be operator assisted to allow the 
public the opportunity to provide comments to the Board. Public 
participation will be limited to time and space available. Public 
comments will be limited to no more than 3 minutes per speaker. To be 
placed on the public comment list, notify the operator when you join 
the teleconference.
    Public comments received by close of business one week prior to 
each teleconference will be distributed to the NBSB in advance. Submit 
comments via email to NBSB@HHS.GOV, with ``NBSB Public Comment'' as the 
subject line.

    Dated: October 5, 2011.
Nicole Lurie,
Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response.
[FR Doc. 2011-26389 Filed 10-12-11; 8:45 am]
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