Board of Scientific Counselors, Office of Public Health Preparedness and Response, Board of Scientific Counselors (BSC OPHPR), 40743-40744 [2013-16183]

Download as PDF 40743 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 130 / Monday, July 8, 2013 / Notices ESTIMATED ANNUALIZED BURDEN TO RESPONDENTS Type of respondents State Domestic Violence Coalition Executive Director ........... State Domestic Violence Coalition Project Coordinator ......... Coordinated Community Response Project Coordinator ........ State Domestic Violence Coalition Empowerment Evaluator Leroy A. Richardson, Chief, Information Collection Review Office, Office of Scientific Integrity, Office of the Associate Director for Science, Office of the Director, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [FR Doc. 2013–16254 Filed 7–5–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163–18–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Mine Safety and Health Research Advisory Committee, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (MSHRAC, NIOSH) emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with NOTICES 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: Time and Date: 9:00 a.m.–5:45 p.m., July 24, 2013; 9:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m., July 25, 2013. Place: NIOSH Pittsburgh Office, 626 Cochrans Mill Road, Bldg. 140, Room 101, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15236 Telephone: (412) 386–5302, Fax: (412) 386–5300. Status: Open to public, limited only by the space available. The meeting room accommodates approximately 25 people. Purpose: This committee is charged with providing advice to the Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services; the Director, CDC; and the Director, NIOSH, on priorities in mine safety and health research, including grants and contracts for such research, 30 U.S.C. 812(b)(2), Section 102(b)(2). Matters To Be Discussed: The meeting will focus on safety and health research projects and outcomes in the following areas: improved dissemination of research results through the use of trade literature; a plan for periodically updating the demographic survey of the mining industry; an analysis of the research needs of the stone, sand and gravel sector; reinventing deep vein mining to improve health and safety; the National Academies of Science self-escape study; the total worker health program; an update on Division of Respiratory Disease Studies research; an update on the 1 mg initiative for reducing coal dust exposures; the use of a helmet cam for reducing dust exposures; an VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:27 Jul 05, 2013 Jkt 229001 Number of respondents Form name DELTA DELTA DELTA DELTA FOCUS FOCUS FOCUS FOCUS Survey Survey Survey Survey ......... ......... ......... ......... update on improved oxygen supplies for selfescape; an update from the National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory; a presentation on emerging lithium batteries; and findings for improving rock dusting in underground coal mines. Agenda items are subject to change as priorities dictate. Contact Person for More Information: Jeffery L. Kohler, Ph.D., Designated Federal Officer, MSHRAC, NIOSH, CDC, 626 Cochrans Mill Road, Mailstop P05, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15236, telephone (412) 386–5301, fax (412) 386–5300. The Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, has been delegated the authority to sign Federal Register Notices pertaining to announcements of meetings and other committee management activities, for both the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. Elaine L. Baker, Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [FR Doc. 2013–16184 Filed 7–5–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163–18–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Advisory Committee on Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention (ACCLPP) Number of responses per respondent 10 10 19 10 Average burden per response (in hours) 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 childhood lead poisoning prevention practices and recommends improvements in national childhood lead poisoning prevention efforts. Matters To Be Discussed: Agenda items will include the following: Program Update; Presentation of ACCLPP Laboratory Report on ‘‘Guidelines for Measuring Lead in Blood Using Point of Care Instruments’’ and Discussion, ACCLPP Comments, Discussion and Vote on Laboratory Workgroup Report. (In 2009 the Laboratory Workgroup was established and charged by ACCLPP with conducting a review of five laboratory issues. The second of these five issues was to address the need for recommended standards of practice for those using point of care blood lead testing. The report to be presented to the ACCLPP at this meeting is the result of that review.) Agenda items are subject to change as priorities dictate. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The public comment period is scheduled on July 25, 2013 from 4:15 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. Contact Person for More Information: Sandra Malcom, Committee Management Specialist, NCEH/ATSDR, 4770 Buford Highway, Mail Stop F–61, Chamblee, Georgia 30345; telephone 770/488–0577, Fax: 770/ 488–3377; Email: smalcom@cdc.gov. The Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, has been delegated the authority to sign Federal Register notices pertaining to announcements of meetings and other committee management activities, for both the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. In accordance with section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92–463), the CDC, National Center for Environmental Health (NCEH) announces the following meeting of the aforementioned committee: Elaine L. Baker, Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Times and Dates: 2:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m., July 25, 2013 Place: Teleconference. Status: The meeting is open to the public, limited only by the conference lines available; the toll free dial-in number is 1– 888–554–6025 with a passcode of 2785801. Purpose: The Committee provides advice and guidance to the Secretary; the Assistant Secretary for Health; and the Director, CDC, regarding new scientific knowledge and technological developments and their practical implications for childhood lead poisoning prevention efforts. The committee also reviews and reports regularly on DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES PO 00000 Frm 00056 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 [FR Doc. 2013–16181 Filed 7–5–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163–18–P Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Board of Scientific Counselors, Office of Public Health Preparedness and Response, Board of Scientific Counselors (BSC OPHPR) In accordance with section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92–463), the Centers for Disease E:\FR\FM\08JYN1.SGM 08JYN1 40744 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 130 / Monday, July 8, 2013 / Notices emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with NOTICES Control and Prevention (CDC), announces the following meeting of the aforementioned committee: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Time and Date: 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m., August 5, 2013. Place: Web Conference, Audio Bridge Number (USA Toll Free): 866–660–7262, Passcode: 7173682, Web Link: https:// www.livemeeting.com/cc/cdc/join, Meeting ID: S2M23S. Status: Open to the public limited only by the conference lines available. Public participants should pre-register for the meeting as described below in ‘‘Additional Information for Public Participants’’. Purpose: This Board is charged with providing advice and guidance to the Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Assistant Secretary for Health (ASH), the Director, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the Director, Office of Public Health Preparedness and Response (OPHPR), concerning strategies and goals for the programs and research within OPHPR, monitoring the overall strategic direction and focus of the OPHPR Divisions and Offices, and administration and oversight of peer review of OPHPR scientific programs. For additional information about the Board, please visit: https://www.cdc.gov/phpr/ science/counselors.htm. Matters To Be Discussed: Agenda items for this meeting include: (1) A presentation on assessing the cost of preparedness; (2) an update on measuring operational readiness. Agenda items are subject to change as priorities dictate. Additional Information For Public Participants: Members of the public that wish to participate in this meeting should preregister by submitting the following information by email, facsimile, or phone (see Contact Person For More Information) no later than 12:00 noon (EDT) on Friday, July 26, 2013: • Full Name • Organizational Affiliation • Phone Number or Email Address Contact Person for More Information: Marquita Black, Office of Science and Public Health Practice Executive Assistant, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton Road NE., Mailstop D–44, Atlanta, Georgia 30333, Telephone: (404) 639–7325; Facsimile: (404) 639–7977; Email: OPHPR.BSC.Questions@cdc.gov. The Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, has been delegated the authority to sign Federal Register notices pertaining to announcements of meetings and other committee management activities for both the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Disease, Disability, and Injury Prevention and Control Special Emphasis Panel (SEP): Initial Review Request for Nominations of Candidates To Serve on the Board of Scientific Counselors (BSC), Office of Infectious Diseases (OID) The meeting announced below concerns Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Public Health Preparedness and Response Research to Aid Recovery from Hurricane Sandy, Request for Applications (RFA) TP13– 001 (republished on www.Grants.gov on June 28, 2013), initial review. 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 aforementioned meeting: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is soliciting nominations for possible membership on the BSC, OID. This board consists of 17 experts in fields related to infectious diseases who are selected by the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The board advises the HHS Secretary; the CDC Director; the OID Director; and the Directors of the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD), the National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID), and the National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention (NCHHSTP) concerning strategies, goals, and priorities for the programs and research within the national centers, and monitors the overall strategic direction and focus of OID and the national centers. Nominations are being sought for individuals who have expertise and qualifications necessary to contribute to the accomplishment of the board’s mission. Nominees will be selected by the HHS Secretary or designee from authorities knowledgeable in the fields of infectious diseases and related disciplines, including epidemiology, microbiology, bacteriology, virology, parasitology, mycology, immunology, public health, entomology, clinical medicine, and veterinary medicine, as well as from the general public. Members may be invited to serve for terms of up to four years. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services policy stipulates that committee membership shall be balanced in terms of professional training and background, points of view represented, and the committee’s function. In addition to a broad range of expertise, consideration is given to a broad representation of geographic areas within the U.S., with diverse representation of both genders, ethnic and racial minorities, and persons with disabilities. Nominees must be U.S. citizens, and cannot be full-time employees of the U.S. Government. Candidates should submit the following items: • Current curriculum vitae, including complete contact information (name, Times and Dates: 12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m., July 25, 2013 (Closed). Place: Teleconference. Status: The meeting will be closed to the public in accordance with provisions set forth in Section 552b(c) (4) and (6), Title 5 U.S.C., and the Determination of the Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, CDC, pursuant to Public Law 92–463. Matters To Be Discussed: The meeting will include the initial review, discussion, and evaluation of applications received in response to ‘‘Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Public Health Preparedness and Response Research to Aid Recovery from Hurricane Sandy, RFA TP13–001’’, republished on Grants.gov on June 28, 2013. Contact Person for More Information: Shoukat Qari, D.V.M, Ph.D., Scientific Review Officer, CDC, 1600 Clifton Road, NE., Mailstop K72, Atlanta, Georgia 30333, Telephone: (770) 488–8808. The Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, has been delegated the authority to sign Federal Register notices pertaining to announcements of meetings and other committee management activities, for both the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. Elaine L. Baker, Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 130 (Monday, July 8, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 40743-40744]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-16183]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention


Board of Scientific Counselors, Office of Public Health 
Preparedness and Response, Board of Scientific Counselors (BSC OPHPR)

    In accordance with section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory 
Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463), the Centers for Disease

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Control and Prevention (CDC), announces the following meeting of the 
aforementioned committee:

    Time and Date: 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m., August 5, 2013.
    Place: Web Conference, Audio Bridge Number (USA Toll Free): 866-
660-7262, Passcode: 7173682, Web Link: https://www.livemeeting.com/cc/cdc/join, Meeting ID: S2M23S.
    Status: Open to the public limited only by the conference lines 
available. Public participants should pre-register for the meeting 
as described below in ``Additional Information for Public 
Participants''.
    Purpose: This Board is charged with providing advice and 
guidance to the Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services 
(HHS), the Assistant Secretary for Health (ASH), the Director, 
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the Director, 
Office of Public Health Preparedness and Response (OPHPR), 
concerning strategies and goals for the programs and research within 
OPHPR, monitoring the overall strategic direction and focus of the 
OPHPR Divisions and Offices, and administration and oversight of 
peer review of OPHPR scientific programs. For additional information 
about the Board, please visit: https://www.cdc.gov/phpr/science/counselors.htm.
    Matters To Be Discussed: Agenda items for this meeting include: 
(1) A presentation on assessing the cost of preparedness; (2) an 
update on measuring operational readiness.
    Agenda items are subject to change as priorities dictate.
    Additional Information For Public Participants: Members of the 
public that wish to participate in this meeting should pre-register 
by submitting the following information by email, facsimile, or 
phone (see Contact Person For More Information) no later than 12:00 
noon (EDT) on Friday, July 26, 2013:

 Full Name
 Organizational Affiliation
 Phone Number or Email Address

    Contact Person for More Information: Marquita Black, Office of 
Science and Public Health Practice Executive Assistant, Centers for 
Disease Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton Road NE., Mailstop D-
44, Atlanta, Georgia 30333, Telephone: (404) 639-7325; Facsimile: 
(404) 639-7977; Email: OPHPR.BSC.Questions@cdc.gov.
    The Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, has been 
delegated the authority to sign Federal Register notices pertaining 
to announcements of meetings and other committee management 
activities for both the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 
and Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry.


Elaine L. Baker,
Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, Centers for Disease 
Control and Prevention.
[FR Doc. 2013-16183 Filed 7-5-13; 8:45 am]
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