Meeting of the Community Preventive Services Task Force, 5537 [2015-01875]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 21 / Monday, February 2, 2015 / Notices By direction of the Commission. Donald S. Clark, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2015–01856 Filed 1–27–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6750–01–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Meeting of the Community Preventive Services Task Force Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). ACTION: Notice of meeting. AGENCY: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announces the next meeting of the Community Preventive Services Task Force (Task Force). The Task Force is an independent, nonpartisan, nonfederal, and unpaid panel. Its members represent a broad range of research, practice, and policy expertise in prevention, wellness, health promotion, and public health, and are appointed by the CDC Director. The Task Force was convened in 1996 by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to identify community preventive programs, services, and policies that increase healthy longevity, save lives and dollars and improve Americans’ quality of life. CDC is mandated to provide ongoing administrative, research, and technical support for the operations of the Task Force. During its meetings, the Task Force considers the findings of systematic reviews on existing research and issues recommendations. Task Force recommendations provide information about evidence-based options that decision makers and stakeholders can consider when determining what best meets the specific needs, preferences, available resources, and constraints of their jurisdictions and constituents. The Task Force’s recommendations, along with the systematic reviews of the scientific evidence on which they are based, are compiled in The Guide to Community Preventive Services (Community Guide). DATES: The meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 25, 2015 from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. EST and Thursday, February 26, 2015 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. EST. ADDRESSES: The Task Force Meeting will be held at CDC Edward R. Roybal Campus, Tom Harkin Global Communications Center (Building 19), mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:24 Jan 30, 2015 Jkt 235001 1600 Clifton Road NE., Atlanta, GA 30333. You should be aware that the meeting location is in a Federal government building; therefore, Federal security measures are applicable. For additional information, please see Roybal Campus Security Guidelines under SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. Information regarding meeting logistics will be available on the Community Guide Web site (www.thecommunityguide.org). Meeting Accessibility: This meeting is open to the public, limited only by space availability in the meeting location. All meeting attendees must RSVP to ensure the required security procedures are completed to gain access to the CDC’s Global Communications Center. U.S. citizens must RSVP by 2/15/ 2015. Non U.S. citizens must RSVP by 2/9/ 2015 due to additional security steps that must be completed. In addition to in-person participation, individuals may view presentations via live video stream on the Internet. Those interested in accessing the live stream must also RSVP, and additional information will be sent to registrants requesting connectivity via the Internet in advance of the meeting. Failure to RSVP by the dates identified could result in an inability to attend the Task Force meeting due to the strict security regulations on federal facilities. For Further Information and to RSVP Contact: Terica Scott, The Community Guide Branch; Division of Epidemiology, Analysis, and Library Services; Center for Surveillance, Epidemiology and Laboratory Services; Office of Public Health Scientific Services; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton Road, MS– E–69, Atlanta, GA 30333, phone: (404) 498–6360, email: CPSTF@cdc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Purpose: The purpose of the meeting is for the Task Force to consider the findings of systematic reviews and issue findings and recommendations. Task Force recommendations provide information about evidence-based options that decision makers and stakeholders can consider when determining what best meets the specific needs, preferences, available resources, and constraints of their jurisdictions and constituents. Matters To Be Discussed: Vaccinations, Obesity, Cardiovascular Disease, and Health Equity. Topics are subject to change. Roybal Campus Security Guidelines: The Edward R. Roybal Campus is the headquarters of the U.S. Centers for PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 5537 Disease Control and Prevention and is located at 1600 Clifton Road NE., Atlanta, Georgia. The meeting is being held in a Federal government building; therefore, Federal security measures are applicable. All meeting attendees must RSVP by the dates outlined under Meeting Accessability. In planning your arrival time, please take into account the need to park and clear security. All visitors must enter the Roybal Campus through the entrance on Clifton Road. Your car may be searched, and the guard force will then direct visitors to the designated parking area. Upon arrival at the facility, visitors must present government issued photo identification (e.g., a valid federal identification badge, state driver’s license, state nondriver’s identification card, or passport). Non-United States citizens must complete the required security paperwork prior to the meeting date and must present a valid passport, visa, Permanent Resident Card, or other type of work authorization document upon arrival at the facility. All persons entering the building must pass through a metal detector. Visitors will be issued a visitor’s ID badge at the entrance to Building 19 and may be escorted to the meeting room. All items brought to HHS/CDC are subject to inspection. Dated: January 27, 2015. Ron A. Otten, Acting Deputy Associate Director for Science, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [FR Doc. 2015–01875 Filed 1–30–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163–18–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [CMS–9088–N] Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Quarterly Listing of Program Issuances—October Through December 2014 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), HHS. ACTION: Notice. 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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 21 (Monday, February 2, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Page 5537]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-01875]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention


Meeting of the Community Preventive Services Task Force

AGENCY: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Department of 
Health and Human Services (HHS).

ACTION: Notice of meeting.

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SUMMARY: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announces 
the next meeting of the Community Preventive Services Task Force (Task 
Force). The Task Force is an independent, nonpartisan, nonfederal, and 
unpaid panel. Its members represent a broad range of research, 
practice, and policy expertise in prevention, wellness, health 
promotion, and public health, and are appointed by the CDC Director. 
The Task Force was convened in 1996 by the Department of Health and 
Human Services (HHS) to identify community preventive programs, 
services, and policies that increase healthy longevity, save lives and 
dollars and improve Americans' quality of life. CDC is mandated to 
provide ongoing administrative, research, and technical support for the 
operations of the Task Force. During its meetings, the Task Force 
considers the findings of systematic reviews on existing research and 
issues recommendations. Task Force recommendations provide information 
about evidence-based options that decision makers and stakeholders can 
consider when determining what best meets the specific needs, 
preferences, available resources, and constraints of their 
jurisdictions and constituents. The Task Force's recommendations, along 
with the systematic reviews of the scientific evidence on which they 
are based, are compiled in The Guide to Community Preventive Services 
(Community Guide).

DATES: The meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 25, 2015 from 
8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. EST and Thursday, February 26, 2015 from 8:30 
a.m. to 1:00 p.m. EST.

ADDRESSES: The Task Force Meeting will be held at CDC Edward R. Roybal 
Campus, Tom Harkin Global Communications Center (Building 19), 1600 
Clifton Road NE., Atlanta, GA 30333. You should be aware that the 
meeting location is in a Federal government building; therefore, 
Federal security measures are applicable. For additional information, 
please see Roybal Campus Security Guidelines under SUPPLEMENTARY 
INFORMATION. Information regarding meeting logistics will be available 
on the Community Guide Web site (www.thecommunityguide.org).
    Meeting Accessibility: This meeting is open to the public, limited 
only by space availability in the meeting location. All meeting 
attendees must RSVP to ensure the required security procedures are 
completed to gain access to the CDC's Global Communications Center.
    U.S. citizens must RSVP by 2/15/2015.
    Non U.S. citizens must RSVP by 2/9/2015 due to additional security 
steps that must be completed.
    In addition to in-person participation, individuals may view 
presentations via live video stream on the Internet. Those interested 
in accessing the live stream must also RSVP, and additional information 
will be sent to registrants requesting connectivity via the Internet in 
advance of the meeting. Failure to RSVP by the dates identified could 
result in an inability to attend the Task Force meeting due to the 
strict security regulations on federal facilities.
    For Further Information and to RSVP Contact: Terica Scott, The 
Community Guide Branch; Division of Epidemiology, Analysis, and Library 
Services; Center for Surveillance, Epidemiology and Laboratory 
Services; Office of Public Health Scientific Services; Centers for 
Disease Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton Road, MS-E-69, Atlanta, GA 
30333, phone: (404) 498-6360, email: CPSTF@cdc.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Purpose: The purpose of the meeting is for the Task Force to 
consider the findings of systematic reviews and issue findings and 
recommendations. Task Force recommendations provide information about 
evidence-based options that decision makers and stakeholders can 
consider when determining what best meets the specific needs, 
preferences, available resources, and constraints of their 
jurisdictions and constituents.
    Matters To Be Discussed: Vaccinations, Obesity, Cardiovascular 
Disease, and Health Equity. Topics are subject to change.
    Roybal Campus Security Guidelines: The Edward R. Roybal Campus is 
the headquarters of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 
and is located at 1600 Clifton Road NE., Atlanta, Georgia. The meeting 
is being held in a Federal government building; therefore, Federal 
security measures are applicable.
    All meeting attendees must RSVP by the dates outlined under Meeting 
Accessability. In planning your arrival time, please take into account 
the need to park and clear security. All visitors must enter the Roybal 
Campus through the entrance on Clifton Road. Your car may be searched, 
and the guard force will then direct visitors to the designated parking 
area. Upon arrival at the facility, visitors must present government 
issued photo identification (e.g., a valid federal identification 
badge, state driver's license, state non-driver's identification card, 
or passport). Non-United States citizens must complete the required 
security paperwork prior to the meeting date and must present a valid 
passport, visa, Permanent Resident Card, or other type of work 
authorization document upon arrival at the facility. All persons 
entering the building must pass through a metal detector. Visitors will 
be issued a visitor's ID badge at the entrance to Building 19 and may 
be escorted to the meeting room. All items brought to HHS/CDC are 
subject to inspection.

    Dated: January 27, 2015.
Ron A. Otten,
Acting Deputy Associate Director for Science, Centers for Disease 
Control and Prevention.
[FR Doc. 2015-01875 Filed 1-30-15; 8:45 am]
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