Meeting of the National Advisory Committee on Children and Disasters, 39396 [2014-16128]

Download as PDF 39396 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 132 / Thursday, July 10, 2014 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Meeting of the National Advisory Committee on Children and Disasters Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Secretary. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: As stipulated by the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the Department of Health and Human Services is hereby giving notice that the National Advisory Committee on Children and Disasters (NACCD) will be holding its inaugural meeting on August 8, 2014. The meeting is open to the public. The August 8, 2014, NACCD public meeting is tentatively scheduled from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. EST. The agenda is subject to change as priorities dictate. Please check the NACCD Web site located at www.phe.gov/naccd for the most up-to-date information on the meeting. ADDRESSES: Thomas P. O’Neil Federal Office Building, 200 C Street SW., Washington, DC 20024. To attend via teleconference, call toll-free 1–877–891– 6979, international Dial-in 1–312–470– 7151 pass-code 8233167. Please call 15 minutes prior to the beginning of the conference call to facilitate attendance. Pre-registration is required for public attendance. Individuals who wish to attend the meeting in person should submit an inquiry via the NACCD Contact Form located at www.phe.gov/ NACCDComments. DATES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Please submit an inquiry via the NACCD Contact Form located at www.phe.gov/ NACCDComments. 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 (42 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 (ASPR) provides management and administrative mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:38 Jul 09, 2014 Jkt 232001 oversight to support the activities of the NACCD. Background: This public meeting will be dedicated to swearing in fifteen new voting members. Subsequent agenda topics will be added as priorities dictate. Availability of Materials: The meeting agenda and materials will be posted on the NACCD Web site at www.phe.gov/ naccd prior to the meeting. Procedures for Providing Public Input: All written comments must be received prior to August 8, 2014. Please submit comments via the NACCD Contact Form located at www.phe.gov/ NACCDComments. Individuals who plan to attend and need special assistance, such as sign language interpretation or other reasonable accommodations, should submit a request via the NACCD Contact Form located at www.phe.gov/ NACCDcomments. Dated: July 3, 2014. Nicole Lurie, Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response. [FR Doc. 2014–16128 Filed 7–9–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4150–37–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Meeting of the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition Office of the Secretary, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health, Office of the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition, Department of Health and Human Services. ACTION: Notice of meeting. AGENCY: SUMMARY: As stipulated by the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is hereby giving notice that the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition (PCFSN) will hold its annual meeting. The meeting will be open to the public. DATES: The meeting will be held on September 16, 2014, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. ADDRESSES: Hubert H. Humphrey Building, 200 Independence Avenue SW., Great Hall, Washington, DC 20201. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Shellie Pfohl, Executive Director, President’s Council on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition, Tower Building, 1101 Wootton Parkway, Suite 560, Rockville, MD 20852, (240) 276–9567. Information about PCFSN, including details about the upcoming meeting, can be obtained at www.fitness.gov. PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 The primary functions of the PCFSN include (1) advising the President, through the Secretary, concerning progress made in carrying out the provisions of Executive Order 13545 and shall recommend to the President, through the Secretary, actions to accelerate progress; (2) advising the Secretary on ways to promote regular physical activity, fitness, sports participation, and good nutrition. Recommendations may address, but are not necessarily limited to, public awareness campaigns; federal, state, and local physical activity; fitness, sports participation, and nutrition initiatives; and partnership opportunities between public- and private-sector health promotion entities; (3) functioning as a liaison to relevant state, local, and private entities in order to advise the Secretary regarding opportunities to extend and improve physical activity, fitness, sports, and nutrition programs and services at the local, state, and national levels; and (4) monitoring the need to enhance programs and educational and promotional materials sponsored, overseen, or disseminated by the Council, and shall advise the Secretary, as necessary, concerning such need. In performing its functions, the Council shall take into account the Federal Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans. The PCFSN will hold, at a minimum, one meeting in a calendar year. The meeting will be held to (1) assess ongoing Council activities; and, (2) discuss and plan future projects and programs. The agenda for the planned meeting is being developed and will be posted at www.fitness.gov when it has been finalized. The meeting that is scheduled to be held on September 16, 2014, is open to the public. Every effort will be made to provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities and/or special needs who wish to attend the meeting. Persons with disabilities and/or special needs should call (240) 276–9567 no later than close of business on September 2, 2014, to request accommodations. Members of the public who wish to attend the meeting are asked to pre-register by sending an email to rsvp.fitness@hhs.gov or by calling (240) 276–9567. Registration for public attendance must be completed before close of business on September 9, 2014. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: E:\FR\FM\10JYN1.SGM 10JYN1

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES


Meeting of the National Advisory Committee on Children and 
Disasters

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

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: As stipulated by the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the 
Department of Health and Human Services is hereby giving notice that 
the National Advisory Committee on Children and Disasters (NACCD) will 
be holding its inaugural meeting on August 8, 2014. The meeting is open 
to the public.

DATES: The August 8, 2014, NACCD public meeting is tentatively 
scheduled from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. EST. The agenda is subject to 
change as priorities dictate. Please check the NACCD Web site located 
at www.phe.gov/naccd for the most up-to-date information on the 
meeting.

ADDRESSES: Thomas P. O'Neil Federal Office Building, 200 C Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20024. To attend via teleconference, call toll-free 1-
877-891-6979, international Dial-in 1-312-470-7151 pass-code 8233167. 
Please call 15 minutes prior to the beginning of the conference call to 
facilitate attendance. Pre-registration is required for public 
attendance. Individuals who wish to attend the meeting in person should 
submit an inquiry via the NACCD Contact Form located at www.phe.gov/NACCDComments.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Please submit an inquiry via the NACCD 
Contact Form located at www.phe.gov/NACCDComments.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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 (42 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 (ASPR) provides 
management and administrative oversight to support the activities of 
the NACCD.
    Background: This public meeting will be dedicated to swearing in 
fifteen new voting members. Subsequent agenda topics will be added as 
priorities dictate.
    Availability of Materials: The meeting agenda and materials will be 
posted on the NACCD Web site at www.phe.gov/naccd prior to the meeting.
    Procedures for Providing Public Input: All written comments must be 
received prior to August 8, 2014. Please submit comments via the NACCD 
Contact Form located at www.phe.gov/NACCDComments. Individuals who plan 
to attend and need special assistance, such as sign language 
interpretation or other reasonable accommodations, should submit a 
request via the NACCD Contact Form located at www.phe.gov/
NACCDcomments.

    Dated: July 3, 2014.
Nicole Lurie,
Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response.
[FR Doc. 2014-16128 Filed 7-9-14; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4150-37-P
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