30-Day Submission Period for Requests for ONC-Approved Accreditor (ONC-AA) Status, 2853-2854 [2014-00797]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 11 / Thursday, January 16, 2014 / Notices Secretary announces establishment of the National Advisory Committee on Children and Disasters (NACCD). The Advisory Committee will provide advice and consultation to the HHS Secretary on pediatric medical disaster planning, preparedness, response, and recovery with respect to the medical and public health needs of children in relation to disasters. The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) shall provide management and administrative oversight to support the activities of the Advisory Committee. The Office of the Secretary is accepting application submissions from qualified individuals who wish to be considered for membership on the NACCD. Up to six new voting members with expertise in pediatric medical disaster planning, preparedness, response, or recovery will be selected for the Committee in the following categories: Non-federal health care professionals and representatives from state, local, territorial, or tribal agencies. Please visit the NACCD Web site at www.phe.gov/naccd for all application submission information and instructions. Application submissions will be accepted for 30 calendar days from the date this posting is published in the Federal Register. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: CAPT Charlotte Spires, DVM, MPH, DACVPM, Executive Director and Designated Federal Official, National Advisory Committee on Children and Disasters, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Thomas P. O’Neill Federal Building, Room number 14F18, 200 C St. SW., Washington, DC 20024; Office: 202–260–0627, Email address: charlotte.spires@hhs.gov. Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) of 1972 (5 U.S.C., Appendix, as amended), and section 2811A of the Public Health Service (PHS) Act (43 U.S.C. 300hh–10a), as added by section 103 of the Pandemic and All Hazards Preparedness Reauthorization Act of 2013 (Pub. L. 113–5), the HHS Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, established the National Advisory Committee on Children and Disasters (NACCD). The purpose of the NACCD is to provide advice and consultation to the HHS Secretary with respect to the medical and public health needs of children in relation to disasters. The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response provides management ehiers on DSK2VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: VerDate Mar<15>2010 14:55 Jan 15, 2014 Jkt 232001 and administrative oversight to support the activities of the NACCD. Description of Duties: The NACCD: (1) Provides advice and consultation with respect to the activities addressing atrisk individuals carried out pursuant to section 2814 of the PHS Act as applicable and appropriate (42 U.S.C. 300hh–16); (2) evaluates and provides input with respect to the medical and public health needs of children as they relate to preparation for, response to, and recovery from all-hazards emergencies; (3) provides advice and consultation with respect to state emergency preparedness and response activities and children, including related drills and exercises pursuant to the preparedness goals under the National Health Security Strategy authorized under section 2802(b) of the PHS Act (42 U.S.C. 300hh–1); and (4) provides advice and recommendations to the HHS Secretary with respect to children and the medical and public health grants and cooperative agreements implementing the Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Hospital Preparedness Programs and other activities, as applicable to preparedness and response activities authorized under Titles III and XXVIII of the PHS Act (42 U.S.C. 241 et seq.). Structure: The Advisory Committee consists of not more than 15 voting members, including the Chairperson. Members will be appointed by the HHS Secretary, in consultation with such other Secretaries as may be appropriate, from among the nation’s preeminent scientific, public health, and medical experts in areas consistent with the purpose and functions of the NACCD. Individuals necessary to perform the duties of the NACCD may include: • The Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response; • The Director of the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority; • The Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; • The Commissioner of Food and Drugs; • The Director of the National Institutes of Health; • The Assistant Secretary for the Administration for Children and Families; • The Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency; • At least two non-federal health care professionals with expertise in pediatric medical disaster planning, preparedness, response, or recovery; • At least two representatives from state, local, territorial, or tribal agencies with expertise in pediatric disaster PO 00000 Frm 00041 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 2853 planning, preparedness, response, or recovery; and • Representatives from such federal agencies (such as the Department of Education and the Department of Homeland Security) as determined necessary to fulfill the duties of the Advisory Committee. A member of the Advisory Committee will serve for a term of four years, except that the Secretary may adjust the terms of the initial Advisory Committee appointees in order to provide for a staggered term of appointment of all members. Members who are not fulltime or permanent part-time federal employees shall be appointed by the Secretary as Special Government Employees (5 U.S.C. 3109). Dated: January 10, 2014. Nicole Lurie, Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. [FR Doc. 2014–00791 Filed 1–15–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4150–37–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES 30-Day Submission Period for Requests for ONC-Approved Accreditor (ONC–AA) Status Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology, Department of Health and Human Services. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: This notice announces the 30day period for submission of requests for ONC-Approved Accreditor (ONC– AA) status. SUMMARY: Authority: 42 U.S.C. 300jj–11. The 30-day submission period begins January 16, 2014 and will end on February 18, 2014. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Judy Murphy, Deputy National Coordinator for Programs and Policy, Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology, 202–690–7151. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On June 6, 2011, ONC approved the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) as the ONC–AA. In accordance with 45 CFR § 170.503(f)(2), an ONC–AA’s status will expire not later than 3 years from the date its status was granted by the National Coordinator. To ensure the continuity of the accreditation process and the ongoing responsibilities of the ONC–AA under the ONC HIT Certification Program, we are seeking requests for ONC–AA status for the 3year term that would follow the term of DATES: E:\FR\FM\16JAN1.SGM 16JAN1 ehiers on DSK2VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 2854 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 11 / Thursday, January 16, 2014 / Notices the current ONC–AA (ANSI). Accordingly, this notice is issued pursuant to § 170.503(b), which requires the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (the National Coordinator) to publish a notice in the Federal Register to announce the 30-day period during which requests for ONC– AA status may be submitted. In order to be considered for ONC–AA status, an accreditation organization must submit a written request to the National Coordinator that includes the information required by § 170.503(b) within the 30-day period specified in this notice. Section 170.503(b) requires an accreditation organization to submit the following information to demonstrate its ability to serve as an ONC–AA: (1) A detailed description of the accreditation organization’s conformance to ISO/IEC17011:2004 (incorporated by reference in § 170.599) and experience evaluating the conformance of certification bodies to ISO/IEC Guide 65:1996 (incorporated by reference in § 170.599); (2) A detailed description of the accreditation organization’s accreditation requirements[,] as well as how those requirements would complement the Principles of Proper Conduct for ONC–ACBs and ensure the surveillance approaches used by ONC– ACBs include the use of consistent, objective, valid, and reliable methods; (3) Detailed information on the accreditation organization’s procedures that would be used to monitor ONC– ACBs; (4) Detailed information, including education and experience, about the key personnel who review organizations for accreditation; and (5) Procedures for responding to, and investigating, complaints against ONC– ACBs. Requests for ONC–AA status may be submitted by email to ONC–AA@ hhs.gov and should include ‘‘Request for ONC–AA Status’’ in the subject line. Alternatively, requests for ONC–AA status may be submitted by regular or express mail to: Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology, Attention: ONC HIT Certification Program—Request for ONC–AA Status, 330 C Street SW., Washington, DC 20201. In accordance with § 170.505, the official date of receipt of an email submission will be the date on which it was sent, and the official date of a submission by regular or express mail will be the date of the delivery confirmation. To clarify, email submissions may be sent up to and through 11:59 p.m. on the last day of the submission period. Additional VerDate Mar<15>2010 14:55 Jan 15, 2014 Jkt 232001 information about requesting ONC–AA status and the ONC HIT Certification Program can be found on the ONC Web site at: https://healthit.hhs.gov/ certification. Dated: January 10, 2014. Jacob Reider, Acting National Coordinator for Health Information Technology. [FR Doc. 2014–00797 Filed 1–15–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4150–45–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [Docket Number CDC–2014–0002; NIOSH 248–A] World Trade Center Health Program Scientific/Technical Advisory Committee (WTCHP STAC or Advisory Committee), 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), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), announces the following meeting of the aforementioned committee: Time and Date: 9:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m., February 14, 2014 (All times are Eastern Standard Time) Place: This meeting will be available via telephone and Web Conference. Audio will be available by telephone and visuals will be available by Web Conference. The USA toll-free, dial-in number is 1 (888) 381–5771. To be connected to the meeting, you will need to provide the following participant code to the operator: 8501294. To obtain further instructions on how to access the meeting online through Web Conference, see the instructions at the Committee’s meeting Web site: https:// www.cdc.gov/wtc/stac_meeting.html. Public Comment Time and Date: 11:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m., February 14, 2014. Please note that the public comment period ends at the time indicated above or following the last call for comments, whichever is earlier. Members of the public who want to comment must sign up by providing their name by mail, email, or telephone, at the addresses provided below, by February 10, 2014. Each commenter will be provided up to five minutes for comment. A limited number of time slots are available and will be assigned on a first come-first served basis. Written comments will also be accepted from those unable to attend the public session. PO 00000 Frm 00042 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Status: Open to the public, limited only by the number of telephone lines. The conference line will accommodate up to 100 callers; therefore it is suggested that those interested in calling in to listen to the committee meeting share a line when possible. Background: The Advisory Committee was established by Public Law 111–347 (The James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2010, Title XXXIII of the Public Health Service Act), enacted on January 2, 2011 and codified at 42 U.S.C. sec. 300mm–300mm–61. Purpose: The purpose of the Advisory Committee is to review scientific and medical evidence and to make recommendations to the World Trade Center (WTC) Program Administrator regarding additional WTC Health Program eligibility criteria and potential additions to the list of covered WTCrelated health conditions. Title XXXIII of the Public Health Service Act established within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the World Trade Center (WTC) Health Program, to be administered by the WTC Program Administrator. The WTC Health Program provides: (1) Medical monitoring and treatment benefits to eligible emergency responders and recovery and cleanup workers (including those who are Federal employees) who responded to the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, and (2) initial health evaluation, monitoring, and treatment benefits to residents and other building occupants and area workers in New York City, who were directly impacted and adversely affected by such attacks (‘‘survivors’’). Certain specific activities of the WTC Program Administrator are reserved to the Secretary, HHS, to delegate at her discretion; other WTC Program Administrator duties not explicitly reserved to the Secretary, HHS, are assigned to the Director, NIOSH. The administration of the Advisory Committee established under Section 300mm–1(a) is left to the Director of NIOSH in his role as WTC Program Administrator. CDC and NIOSH provide funding, staffing, and administrative support services for the Advisory Committee. The charter was reissued on May 9, 2013, and will expire on May 9, 2015. Matters To Be Discussed: The agenda for the Advisory Committee meeting includes a brief update on the policies and regulations developed by the WTC Health Program and development of recommendations for research. The agenda is subject to change as priorities dictate. To view the notice, visit https:// www.regulations.gov and enter CDC– E:\FR\FM\16JAN1.SGM 16JAN1

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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 11 (Thursday, January 16, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 2853-2854]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-00797]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES


30-Day Submission Period for Requests for ONC-Approved Accreditor 
(ONC-AA) Status

AGENCY: Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information 
Technology, Department of Health and Human Services.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces the 30-day period for submission of 
requests for ONC-Approved Accreditor (ONC-AA) status.

    Authority:  42 U.S.C. 300jj-11.

DATES: The 30-day submission period begins January 16, 2014 and will 
end on February 18, 2014.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Judy Murphy, Deputy National 
Coordinator for Programs and Policy, Office of the National Coordinator 
for Health Information Technology, 202-690-7151.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On June 6, 2011, ONC approved the American 
National Standards Institute (ANSI) as the ONC-AA. In accordance with 
45 CFR Sec.  170.503(f)(2), an ONC-AA's status will expire not later 
than 3 years from the date its status was granted by the National 
Coordinator. To ensure the continuity of the accreditation process and 
the ongoing responsibilities of the ONC-AA under the ONC HIT 
Certification Program, we are seeking requests for ONC-AA status for 
the 3-year term that would follow the term of

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the current ONC-AA (ANSI). Accordingly, this notice is issued pursuant 
to Sec.  170.503(b), which requires the National Coordinator for Health 
Information Technology (the National Coordinator) to publish a notice 
in the Federal Register to announce the 30-day period during which 
requests for ONC-AA status may be submitted. In order to be considered 
for ONC-AA status, an accreditation organization must submit a written 
request to the National Coordinator that includes the information 
required by Sec.  170.503(b) within the 30-day period specified in this 
notice. Section 170.503(b) requires an accreditation organization to 
submit the following information to demonstrate its ability to serve as 
an ONC-AA:
    (1) A detailed description of the accreditation organization's 
conformance to ISO/IEC17011:2004 (incorporated by reference in Sec.  
170.599) and experience evaluating the conformance of certification 
bodies to ISO/IEC Guide 65:1996 (incorporated by reference in Sec.  
170.599);
    (2) A detailed description of the accreditation organization's 
accreditation requirements[,] as well as how those requirements would 
complement the Principles of Proper Conduct for ONC-ACBs and ensure the 
surveillance approaches used by ONC-ACBs include the use of consistent, 
objective, valid, and reliable methods;
    (3) Detailed information on the accreditation organization's 
procedures that would be used to monitor ONC-ACBs;
    (4) Detailed information, including education and experience, about 
the key personnel who review organizations for accreditation; and
    (5) Procedures for responding to, and investigating, complaints 
against ONC-ACBs.
    Requests for ONC-AA status may be submitted by email to ONC-AA@hhs.gov and should include ``Request for ONC-AA Status'' in the 
subject line. Alternatively, requests for ONC-AA status may be 
submitted by regular or express mail to: Office of the National 
Coordinator for Health Information Technology, Attention: ONC HIT 
Certification Program--Request for ONC-AA Status, 330 C Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20201. In accordance with Sec.  170.505, the official 
date of receipt of an email submission will be the date on which it was 
sent, and the official date of a submission by regular or express mail 
will be the date of the delivery confirmation. To clarify, email 
submissions may be sent up to and through 11:59 p.m. on the last day of 
the submission period. Additional information about requesting ONC-AA 
status and the ONC HIT Certification Program can be found on the ONC 
Web site at: https://healthit.hhs.gov/certification.

    Dated: January 10, 2014.
Jacob Reider,
Acting National Coordinator for Health Information Technology.
[FR Doc. 2014-00797 Filed 1-15-14; 8:45 am]
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