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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
Office of the Secretary
Statement of Organization, Functions,
and Delegations of Authority: Office of
the Assistant Secretary for Financial
Resources
Office of the Secretary, HHS.
Notice.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
The Department of Health and
Human Services (HHS) is updating a
portion of one office, the Office of the
Assistant Secretary for Financial
Resources (ASFR), which is located
within the Office of the Secretary (OS).
The update is designed to streamline
and clarify the roles and responsibilities
with ASFR’s Office of Grants and
Acquisition Policy and Accountability
(OGAPA).
SUMMARY:
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Richard Turman, Principal Deputy
Assistant Secretary for Financial
Resources, 200 Independence Ave.,
SW., Washington, DC 20201, (202) 690–
6061.
Part A, Office of the Secretary,
Statement of Organization, Functions
and Delegations of Authority for the
Department of Health and Human
Services (HHS) is being amended at
Chapter AMT, ‘‘Office of Grants and
Acquisition Policy and Accountability
(OGAPA)’’ as last amended at 74 FR
57679–82 dated November 09, 2009.
The Changes are as follows:
1. Under Chapter AM, ‘‘Office of the
Assistant Secretary for Financial
Resources,’’ delete Chapter AMT,
‘‘Office of Grants and Acquisition Policy
and Accountability,’’ in its entirety and
replace with the following:
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Chapter AMT, Office of Grants and
Acquisition Policy and Accountability
(AMT)
Section AMT.00 Mission. The Office
of Grants and Acquisition Policy and
Accountability (OGAPA) provides
Department-wide leadership and
management in the areas of grants and
acquisition management through policy
development, data systems operations
and analysis, performance
measurement, oversight, and workforce
training, development, and certification.
OGAPA fosters collaboration,
innovation, and accountability in the
administration and management of the
grants and acquisition functions
throughout the Department. In addition
to facilitating Departmental
implementation of and compliance with
existing grants and acquisition laws and
regulations, OGAPA provides
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Departmental and government-wide
leadership on implementation of the
Federal Financial Accountability and
Transparency Act (FFATA) for grant
and acquisition activities. OGAPA is the
organizational location for Grants.gov,
which provides a Government-wide
electronic portal for citizens to ‘‘Find’’
and ‘‘Apply’’ for Federal grant
opportunities. OGAPA represents the
Department in dealing with the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB), U.S.
Government Accountability Office
(GAO), other Federal agencies, and
Congress in the area of grants and
acquisition policies and management.
Section AMT.10 Organization.
OGAPA is headed by a Deputy Assistant
Secretary for Grants and Acquisition
Policy and Accountability who reports
to the Assistant Secretary for Financial
Resources. The Deputy Assistant
Secretary also serves as the
Department’s Suspension and
Debarment Official. OGAPA consists of
the following components:
• Immediate Office of Grants and
Acquisition Policy and Accountability
(AMT).
• Division of Grants (AMT1).
• Division of Acquisition (AMT2).
• Office of Small & Disadvantaged
Business Utilization (AMT3).
Section AMT.20 Functions
1. Immediate Office of Grants and
Acquisition Policy and Accountability
(AMT). The Immediate Office of Grants
and Acquisition Policy and
Accountability consists of the Deputy
Assistant Secretary and support staff
who assist in the management and
administration of the Office’s functions,
and facilitate and coordinate OGAPAwide initiatives and activities on behalf
of the grants, acquisition and small
business communities, including
Suspension and Debarment related
activities.
2. Division of Grants (AMT1). The
Division of Grants is headed by an
Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary
who serves as the Department’s Senior
Grants Executive and the Division
Director. The Division Director provides
leadership, guidance, and oversight to
constituent organizations, and
coordinates long and short-range
planning for HHS’ grants management
policies, practices, systems and
workforce. This Division provides
technical assistance to the Department’s
OPDIVs and STAFFDIVs, evaluates
effectiveness of the grants programs and
processes; develops pertinent HHS-wide
regulatory guidance, policies, and
performance standards; maintains and
reports Departmental grant/financial
assistance award information; and
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conducts special Departmental
initiatives related to grants. It also
serves as the focal point for coordinating
ASFR’s response to cross-cutting
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
requests, audits, reports and suspension
and debarment activities related to
grants. The Division provides input for
coordinated Department positions on
proposed legislation and Government
regulations specific to grant-related
matters. The Division also manages
activities associated with the training,
development, and certification of—and
strategic planning for—the Department’s
grants management workforce. In its
role as managing partner of Grants.gov,
the Division engages with grant-making
agencies within and external to HHS,
grantees, and the Office of Management
and Budget.
3. Division of Acquisition (AMT2).
The Division of Acquisition is headed
by an Associate Deputy Assistant
Secretary, who serves as the
Department’s Senior Procurement
Executive and the Division Director.
The Division Director provides
leadership, guidance, and oversight to
constituent organizations, and
coordinates long and short-range
planning for HHS’ acquisition practices,
systems and workforce. This Division
provides technical assistance to the
Department’s OPDIVs and STAFFDIVs;
evaluates effectiveness of the
acquisition programs and processes;
develops pertinent HHS-wide regulatory
guidance, policies, and performance
standards; maintains Departmental
contract award information; and
conducts special Departmental
initiatives related to acquisition. It also
serves as the focal point for coordinating
ASFR’s response to cross-cutting
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
requests, audits, reports, and suspension
and debarment activities related to
acquisition. The Division provides input
for coordinated Department positions on
proposed legislation and Government
regulations specific to acquisitionrelated matters. The Division also
manages activities associated with the
training, development, and certification
of—and strategic planning for—the
Department’s acquisition workforce.
4. Office of Small & Disadvantaged
Business Utilization (AMT3). The Office
of Small & Disadvantaged Business
Utilization (OSDBU) is headed by a
Director who reports directly to the
Deputy Secretary and is
administratively supported by OGAPA.
The OSDBU fosters the use of small
business as Federal contractors pursuant
to Public Law 95–507 and has
responsibility within the Department for
policy, plans, and oversight to execute
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the functions under Sections 8 & 15 of
the Small Business Act. The OSDBU
provides leadership, policy, guidance
and supervision, as well as coordinating
short- and long-range strategic planning
to assure that small business vendors
have a fair opportunity to compete for
and receive business with the
Department. The Office also provides
technical assistance to the Department’s
OPDIVs and STAFFDIVs; reviews and
evaluates planned procurements to
ensure that small businesses are given
thorough consideration; evaluates
effectiveness of the small business
programs and processes; develops
pertinent HHS-wide policies, guidance,
and performance standards; maintains
Departmental small business reports;
and conducts special Departmental
initiatives related to small and socioeconomic business concerns. The
OSDBU manages the development and
implementation of appropriate outreach
programs aimed at heightening the
awareness of the small business
community to the contracting
opportunities available within HHS.
The OSDBU provides input for
coordinated Department positions on
proposed legislation and Government
regulations on matters affecting
cognizant small socioeconomic business
programs. It also serves as the focal
point for coordinating ASFR’s response
to cross-cutting Freedom of Information
Act (FOIA) requests, audits, and
activities related to small business
related efforts and programs.
Dated: November 2, 2011.
E.J. Holland, Jr.,
Assistant Secretary for Administration.
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Agency Information Collection
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AGENCY:
Food and Drug Administration,
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HHS.
ACTION:
Notice.
The Food and Drug
Administration (FDA) is announcing an
opportunity for public comment on the
proposed collection of certain
information by the Agency. Under the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (the
PRA), Federal Agencies are required to
publish notice in the Federal Register
concerning each proposed collection of
information, including each proposed
extension of an existing collection of
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reporting requirements contained in
existing FDA regulations governing
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DATES: Submit either electronic or
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information to https://www.regulations.
gov. Submit written comments on the
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20852. All comments should be
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Denver Presley, II, Office of Information
Management, Food and Drug
Administration, 1350 Piccard Dr., PI50–
400B, Rockville, MD 20850, (301) 796–
3793.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the
PRA (44 U.S.C. 3501–3520), Federal
Agencies must obtain approval from the
Office of Management and Budget
(OMB) for each collection of
information they conduct or sponsor.
‘‘Collection of information’’ is defined
in 44 U.S.C. 3502(3) and 5 CFR
1320.3(c) and includes Agency requests
or requirements that members of the
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Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA (44
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before submitting the collection to OMB
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of the proposed collection of
information set forth in this document.
With respect to the following
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utility; (2) the accuracy of FDA’s
estimate of the burden of the proposed
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the quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected; and (4)
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respondents, including through the use
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information technology.
State Enforcement Notifications—21
CFR 100.2(d) (OMB Control Number
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Section 310(b) of the Federal Food,
Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the FD&C Act)
(21 U.S.C. 337(b)) authorizes States to
enforce certain sections of the FD&C Act
in their own names but provides that
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Section 100.2(d) (21 CFR 100.2(d)) sets
forth the information that a State must
provide to FDA in a letter of notification
when it intends to take enforcement
action under the FD&C Act against a
particular food located in the State. The
information required under § 100.2(d)
will enable FDA to identify the food
against which the State intends to take
action and advise the State whether
Federal action has been taken against it.
With certain narrow exceptions, Federal
enforcement action precludes State
action under the FD&C Act.
FDA estimates the burden of this
collection of information as follows:
TABLE 1—ESTIMATED ANNUAL REPORTING BURDEN 1
21 CFR section
Number of
respondents
Number of
responses per
respondent
Total annual
responses
Average
burden per
response
Total hours
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1
1
1
10
10
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Office of the Secretary
Statement of Organization, Functions, and Delegations of
Authority: Office of the Assistant Secretary for Financial Resources
AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, HHS.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is updating
a portion of one office, the Office of the Assistant Secretary for
Financial Resources (ASFR), which is located within the Office of the
Secretary (OS). The update is designed to streamline and clarify the
roles and responsibilities with ASFR's Office of Grants and Acquisition
Policy and Accountability (OGAPA).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Richard Turman, Principal Deputy
Assistant Secretary for Financial Resources, 200 Independence Ave.,
SW., Washington, DC 20201, (202) 690-6061.
Part A, Office of the Secretary, Statement of Organization,
Functions and Delegations of Authority for the Department of Health and
Human Services (HHS) is being amended at Chapter AMT, ``Office of
Grants and Acquisition Policy and Accountability (OGAPA)'' as last
amended at 74 FR 57679-82 dated November 09, 2009.
The Changes are as follows:
1. Under Chapter AM, ``Office of the Assistant Secretary for
Financial Resources,'' delete Chapter AMT, ``Office of Grants and
Acquisition Policy and Accountability,'' in its entirety and replace
with the following:
Chapter AMT, Office of Grants and Acquisition Policy and Accountability
(AMT)
Section AMT.00 Mission. The Office of Grants and Acquisition Policy
and Accountability (OGAPA) provides Department-wide leadership and
management in the areas of grants and acquisition management through
policy development, data systems operations and analysis, performance
measurement, oversight, and workforce training, development, and
certification. OGAPA fosters collaboration, innovation, and
accountability in the administration and management of the grants and
acquisition functions throughout the Department. In addition to
facilitating Departmental implementation of and compliance with
existing grants and acquisition laws and regulations, OGAPA provides
Departmental and government-wide leadership on implementation of the
Federal Financial Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) for grant
and acquisition activities. OGAPA is the organizational location for
Grants.gov, which provides a Government-wide electronic portal for
citizens to ``Find'' and ``Apply'' for Federal grant opportunities.
OGAPA represents the Department in dealing with the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB), U.S. Government Accountability Office
(GAO), other Federal agencies, and Congress in the area of grants and
acquisition policies and management.
Section AMT.10 Organization. OGAPA is headed by a Deputy Assistant
Secretary for Grants and Acquisition Policy and Accountability who
reports to the Assistant Secretary for Financial Resources. The Deputy
Assistant Secretary also serves as the Department's Suspension and
Debarment Official. OGAPA consists of the following components:
Immediate Office of Grants and Acquisition Policy and
Accountability (AMT).
Division of Grants (AMT1).
Division of Acquisition (AMT2).
Office of Small & Disadvantaged Business Utilization
(AMT3).
Section AMT.20 Functions
1. Immediate Office of Grants and Acquisition Policy and
Accountability (AMT). The Immediate Office of Grants and Acquisition
Policy and Accountability consists of the Deputy Assistant Secretary
and support staff who assist in the management and administration of
the Office's functions, and facilitate and coordinate OGAPA-wide
initiatives and activities on behalf of the grants, acquisition and
small business communities, including Suspension and Debarment related
activities.
2. Division of Grants (AMT1). The Division of Grants is headed by
an Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary who serves as the Department's
Senior Grants Executive and the Division Director. The Division
Director provides leadership, guidance, and oversight to constituent
organizations, and coordinates long and short-range planning for HHS'
grants management policies, practices, systems and workforce. This
Division provides technical assistance to the Department's OPDIVs and
STAFFDIVs, evaluates effectiveness of the grants programs and
processes; develops pertinent HHS-wide regulatory guidance, policies,
and performance standards; maintains and reports Departmental grant/
financial assistance award information; and conducts special
Departmental initiatives related to grants. It also serves as the focal
point for coordinating ASFR's response to cross-cutting Freedom of
Information Act (FOIA) requests, audits, reports and suspension and
debarment activities related to grants. The Division provides input for
coordinated Department positions on proposed legislation and Government
regulations specific to grant-related matters. The Division also
manages activities associated with the training, development, and
certification of--and strategic planning for--the Department's grants
management workforce. In its role as managing partner of Grants.gov,
the Division engages with grant-making agencies within and external to
HHS, grantees, and the Office of Management and Budget.
3. Division of Acquisition (AMT2). The Division of Acquisition is
headed by an Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary, who serves as the
Department's Senior Procurement Executive and the Division Director.
The Division Director provides leadership, guidance, and oversight to
constituent organizations, and coordinates long and short-range
planning for HHS' acquisition practices, systems and workforce. This
Division provides technical assistance to the Department's OPDIVs and
STAFFDIVs; evaluates effectiveness of the acquisition programs and
processes; develops pertinent HHS-wide regulatory guidance, policies,
and performance standards; maintains Departmental contract award
information; and conducts special Departmental initiatives related to
acquisition. It also serves as the focal point for coordinating ASFR's
response to cross-cutting Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests,
audits, reports, and suspension and debarment activities related to
acquisition. The Division provides input for coordinated Department
positions on proposed legislation and Government regulations specific
to acquisition-related matters. The Division also manages activities
associated with the training, development, and certification of--and
strategic planning for--the Department's acquisition workforce.
4. Office of Small & Disadvantaged Business Utilization (AMT3). The
Office of Small & Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) is headed
by a Director who reports directly to the Deputy Secretary and is
administratively supported by OGAPA. The OSDBU fosters the use of small
business as Federal contractors pursuant to Public Law 95-507 and has
responsibility within the Department for policy, plans, and oversight
to execute
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the functions under Sections 8 & 15 of the Small Business Act. The
OSDBU provides leadership, policy, guidance and supervision, as well as
coordinating short- and long-range strategic planning to assure that
small business vendors have a fair opportunity to compete for and
receive business with the Department. The Office also provides
technical assistance to the Department's OPDIVs and STAFFDIVs; reviews
and evaluates planned procurements to ensure that small businesses are
given thorough consideration; evaluates effectiveness of the small
business programs and processes; develops pertinent HHS-wide policies,
guidance, and performance standards; maintains Departmental small
business reports; and conducts special Departmental initiatives related
to small and socio-economic business concerns. The OSDBU manages the
development and implementation of appropriate outreach programs aimed
at heightening the awareness of the small business community to the
contracting opportunities available within HHS. The OSDBU provides
input for coordinated Department positions on proposed legislation and
Government regulations on matters affecting cognizant small
socioeconomic business programs. It also serves as the focal point for
coordinating ASFR's response to cross-cutting Freedom of Information
Act (FOIA) requests, audits, and activities related to small business
related efforts and programs.
Dated: November 2, 2011.
E.J. Holland, Jr.,
Assistant Secretary for Administration.
[FR Doc. 2011-28964 Filed 11-8-11; 8:45 am]
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