Meeting of the National Biodefense Science Board, 18029-18030 [2014-06996]

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DATES: The NBSB will hold a public meeting on April 23, 2014, tentatively, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET. The agenda is subject to change as priorities dictate. ADDRESSES: Individuals who wish to participate should send an email to NBSB@HHS.GOV with ‘‘NBSB Registration’’ in the subject line. The meeting will occur by teleconference. To attend via teleconference and for further instructions, please visit the NBSB Web site at WWW.PHE.GOV/ NBSB. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The National Biodefense Science Board mailbox: 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 NBSB 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 NBSB may also provide advice and guidance to the Secretary and/or the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) on other matters related to public health emergency preparedness and response. Background: This public meeting via teleconference will be dedicated to the NBSB’s deliberation and vote on the findings from the NBSB’s Community Health Resilience Working Group. Subsequent agenda topics will be added as priorities dictate. Any additional agenda topics will be available on the NBSB’ April 23, 2014, meeting Web page, available at WWW.PHE.GOV/ NBSB. Availability of Materials: The meeting agenda and materials will be posted prior to the meeting on the April meeting Web page at WWW.PHE.GOV/ NBSB. Procedures for Providing Public Input: Members of the public are invited to attend by teleconference via a toll-free call-in phone number which is available on the NBSB Web site at WWW.PHE.GOV/NBSB. All members of the public are encouraged to provide written comment to the NBSB. All written comments must be received E:\FR\FM\31MRN1.SGM 31MRN1 18030 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 61 / Monday, March 31, 2014 / Notices prior to April 23, 2014, and should be sent by email to NBSB@HHS.GOV with ‘‘NBSB Public Comment’’ as the subject line. Public comments received by close of business one week prior to each teleconference will be distributed to the NBSB in advance. Dated: March 20, 2014. Nicole Lurie, Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response. 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The Medical Expenditure Panel Survey—Insurance Component (MEPS– IC) measures the extent, cost, and coverage of employer-sponsored health insurance on an annual basis. Statistics are produced at the National, State, and sub-State (metropolitan area) level for private industry. Statistics are also produced for State and Local governments. The MEPS–IC was last approved by OMB on November 21st, 2013 and will expire on November 30th, 2016. The OMB control number for the MEPS–IC is 0935–0110. All of the supporting documents for the current MEPS–IC can be downloaded from OMB’s Web site at https://www.reginfo. gov/public/do/PRAViewDocument?ref_ nbr=201310-0935-001. In order to ensure that the MEPS–IC is able to capture important changes in the employer-sponsored health insurance market due to the implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), a group was formed within AHRQ to research and propose revisions to the 2014 survey questionnaires based on the law’s provisions. Many of these updates are related to the implementation of the Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP) exchanges/marketplaces that are available to small employers for purchasing health insurance beginning in 2014. The group’s proposals were sent to a variety of federal and private stakeholders to obtain their suggestions and comments. These stakeholders included the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (ASPE), the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) Center for Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight, the CMS Office of the Actuary, the National Center for Health Statistics, the President’s Council of Economic Advisors, the Office of Management and Budget, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Employee Benefits Security Administration, the Bureau of the Census, and health insurance researchers at various universities and other not-for-profit organizations. These reviewers’ comments were invaluable, and are reflected in the questions proposed herein. PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 In addition to the new questions recommended for 2014, several questions in the 2013 survey are proposed for deletion as part of the 2014 improvements. These deletions are necessary to minimize the burden on survey respondents and are limited to those questions with less analytic value, with poor response rates, or those that are no longer relevant due to changes made under PPACA. Unlike for previous years’ additions to the MEPS–IC questionnaires, the Bureau of the Census—which conducts and processes the survey on AHRQ’s behalf—was not able to pretest the proposed 2014 questions. Many of the new questions relate to PPACA requirements or options (such as the SHOP marketplaces) which did not exist prior to the deadline for preparation of the 2014 questionnaires. So employers would not yet have made changes to their health insurance coverage that could be researched to help in the development of the new questions. For all establishment-level MEPS–IC forms, AHRQ proposes to make the following changes. As noted below, some new questions only will be asked of private-sector establishments with certain firm sizes (defined by number of employees) or comparably-sized government units: Additions <=50 firm size only: • Did you offer health insurance through a small business (SHOP) exchange or marketplace in your State? Yes/No/Don’t Know All firm sizes, except very large businesses: • Last year, did your organization offer health insurance as a benefit to its employees at this location? Yes, offered in 2013/No, did not offer in 2013/Don’t Know All firm sizes: • How many employees reported in Question 2a above worked less than 30 hours per week? lll employees Check box: No employees worked less than 30 hours • Are employees’ spouses eligible for health insurance coverage through your organization? All spouses are eligible/ Only spouses not eligible through their own employer/No spouses eligible/Don’t Know Deletions • Did your organization offer any health insurance as a benefit to its employees at this location between January 1, 2009 and December 31, 2013? Yes/No • What was the last year your organization offered health insurance E:\FR\FM\31MRN1.SGM 31MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 61 (Monday, March 31, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 18029-18030]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-06996]


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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 
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is hereby giving notice 
that the National Biodefense Science Board (NBSB) will be holding a 
public teleconference. The meeting is open to the public.

DATES: The NBSB will hold a public meeting on April 23, 2014, 
tentatively, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET. The agenda is subject to 
change as priorities dictate.

ADDRESSES: Individuals who wish to participate should send an email to 
NBSB@HHS.GOV with ``NBSB Registration'' in the subject line. The 
meeting will occur by teleconference. To attend via teleconference and 
for further instructions, please visit the NBSB Web site at 
WWW.PHE.GOV/NBSB.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The National Biodefense Science Board 
mailbox: 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 NBSB 
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 NBSB may also 
provide advice and guidance to the Secretary and/or the Assistant 
Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) on other matters related 
to public health emergency preparedness and response.
    Background: This public meeting via teleconference will be 
dedicated to the NBSB's deliberation and vote on the findings from the 
NBSB's Community Health Resilience Working Group. Subsequent agenda 
topics will be added as priorities dictate. Any additional agenda 
topics will be available on the NBSB' April 23, 2014, meeting Web page, 
available at WWW.PHE.GOV/NBSB.
    Availability of Materials: The meeting agenda and materials will be 
posted prior to the meeting on the April meeting Web page at 
WWW.PHE.GOV/NBSB.
    Procedures for Providing Public Input: Members of the public are 
invited to attend by teleconference via a toll-free call-in phone 
number which is available on the NBSB Web site at WWW.PHE.GOV/NBSB. All 
members of the public are encouraged to provide written comment to the 
NBSB. All written comments must be received

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prior to April 23, 2014, and should be sent by email to NBSB@HHS.GOV 
with ``NBSB Public Comment'' as the subject line. Public comments 
received by close of business one week prior to each teleconference 
will be distributed to the NBSB in advance.

    Dated: March 20, 2014.
Nicole Lurie,
Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response.
[FR Doc. 2014-06996 Filed 3-28-14; 8:45 am]
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