Notice of Interest Rate on Overdue Debts, 52881-52882 [2016-18967]

Download as PDF mstockstill on DSK3G9T082PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 154 / Wednesday, August 10, 2016 / Notices that the Office on Women’s Health (OWH) is soliciting award nominations in honor of its 25th anniversary from individuals and organizations for the following three awards: • Partnership Award: The Partnership Award recognizes an outstanding partner organization of OWH. This organization has demonstrated a commitment to improving women’s health and its efforts have resulted in measurable results that increased awareness about OWH, its initiative(s), or observance(s). • Trailblazer Award: The Trailblazer Award recognizes an individual who has paved the way for advancement in women’s health by being an innovator, a visionary, and a changemaker. The recipient of this award could include a researcher, advocate, or policymaker, and could be either a government or non-government employee. • Emerging Leader Award: The Emerging Leader Award recognizes an individual in the early stages of their career who is already making a difference in women’s health. The recipient of this award could include a researcher, advocate, or policymaker, and could be either a government or non-government employee. DATES: Individuals and representatives of eligible organizations should submit expressions of interest no later than 6:00 p.m. EST on August 25, 2016. Representatives may nominate themselves or another person or organization. ADDRESSES: Expressions of interest should be directed electronically to aaron.polacek@hhs.gov or mailed to the Office on Women’s Health, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health, Department of Health and Human Services, 200 Independence Avenue SW., Room 732F, Washington, DC 20201. Attention: Aaron Polacek. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Questions may be directed to Aaron Polacek, Office on Women’s Health, 200 Independence Avenue SW., Room 732F, Washington, DC 20201. Email: aaron.polacek@hhs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The OWH was established in 1991 to improve the health of American women by advancing and coordinating a comprehensive women’s health agenda throughout the Department of Health and Human Service (HHS). The OWH provides national leadership and coordination to improve the health of women and girls through policy, education, and model programs. The office fulfills its mission by advancing policy and issuing competitive contracts and grants to an array of community, VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:34 Aug 09, 2016 Jkt 238001 academic, and other organizations at the national and community levels. This year marks the office’s 25th anniversary and OWH is hosting an event in the Washington, DC area to celebrate this important milestone. The event will feature a panel discussion focusing on the future of women’s health, followed by an awards ceremony to recognize organizations, partners, and individuals who helped improve the health and well-being of women and girls in the U.S. over the past 25 years. Eligibility for Award To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria. • Partnership Award: The organization (public sector, private sector, or academic institution): Æ Supported an OWH-led observance or initiative between June 2011–2016. Æ Is not currently funded by OWH. Æ Demonstrated its commitment to making women’s health a priority and has created initiatives or programs outside of its OWH partnership to improve women’s health. Æ Produced measurable results that increased awareness about OWH, its initiative(s), or observance(s). (Measurable results could include social media analytics, Web site analytics, program participants, patients helped, providers trained, media coverage, etc.) • Trailblazer Award: The candidate (public sector, private sector, or academic institution): Æ Supported or played a role in the advancement of women’s health over the last 25 years. These results should be measureable. Æ Advanced women’s health through research, advocacy, or policy in the United States. Æ Mentored other leaders or individuals and has encouraged them to advance women’s health through their own initiatives. Æ Has exhibited both integrity and a willingness to collaborate with others to progress women’s health. • Emerging Leader Award: The candidate (public sector, private sector, or academic institution): Æ Has supported or played a role in the advancement of women’s health over the last five years (June 2011–June 2016). Æ Is in the first ten years of their career and is implementing innovative strategies in women’s health. Æ Advanced women’s health through research, education, advocacy, or policy in the United States. Æ Has exhibited integrity and a willingness to collaborate with others to progress women’s health. Each nomination shall contain a description of: (1) The background and PO 00000 Frm 00072 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 52881 history of the organization or individual and (2) how the organization or individual satisfies the criteria detailed above. The award recipient will be invited to attend the award ceremony to be held in mid-October. Evaluation Criteria: OWH will select award recipients based on how they meet the criteria detailed above. Expressions of interest should outline eligibility in response to the qualifications bulleted above and be no more than two pages in length, singlespaced, and 12 point font. Dated: August 4, 2016. Nancy C. Lee, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Health— Women’s Health Director, Office on Women’s Health. [FR Doc. 2016–19007 Filed 8–9–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4150–42–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Office of the Secretary Notice of Interest Rate on Overdue Debts Section 30.18 of the Department of Health and Human Services’ claims collection regulations (45 CFR part 30) provides that the Secretary shall charge an annual rate of interest, which is determined and fixed by the Secretary of the Treasury after considering private consumer rates of interest on the date that the Department of Health and Human Services becomes entitled to recovery. The rate cannot be lower than the Department of Treasury’s current value of funds rate or the applicable rate determined from the ‘‘Schedule of Certified Interest Rates with Range of Maturities’’ unless the Secretary waives interest in whole or part, or a different rate is prescribed by statute, contract, or repayment agreement. The Secretary of the Treasury may revise this rate quarterly. The Department of Health and Human Services publishes this rate in the Federal Register. The current rate of 95⁄8%, as fixed by the Secretary of the Treasury, is certified for the quarter ended June 30, 2016. This rate is based on the Interest Rates for Specific Legislation, ‘‘National Health Services Corps Scholarship Program (42 U.S.C. 254o(b)(1)(A))’’ and ‘‘National Research Service Award Program (42 U.S.C. 288(c)(4)(B)).’’ This interest rate will be applied to overdue debt until the Department of Health and Human Services publishes a revision. E:\FR\FM\10AUN1.SGM 10AUN1 52882 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 154 / Wednesday, August 10, 2016 / Notices Dated: July 14, 2016. David C. Horn Director, Office of Financial Policy and Reporting. [FR Doc. 2016–18967 Filed 8–9–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4150–04–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration mstockstill on DSK3G9T082PROD with NOTICES Notice of Meeting Pursuant to Public Law 92–463, notice is hereby given of the meeting of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) National Advisory Council (NAC) on August 26, 2016. The meeting will include a brief reflection on the August 25, 2016, Joint National Advisory Council meeting (JNAC), followed by a presentation from the keynote speaker, Mr. Michael Botticelli, Director of National Drug Control Policy of the White House. There will be a council discussion on the National Survey on Drug Use and Health Re-design presented by Daryl Kade, Director of the Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality. The meeting is open to the public and will be held at 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, Maryland. Attendance by the public will be limited to space available. Interested persons may present data, information, or views, orally or in writing, on issues pending before the Council. Written submissions should be received by the contact person on or before August 16, 2016. Oral presentations from the public will be scheduled at the conclusion of the meeting. Individuals interested in making oral presentations are encouraged to notify the contact on or before August 16, 2016. Five minutes will be allotted for each presentation. The meeting may be accessed via telephone. To attend on site; obtain the call-in number, access code, and/or web access link; submit written or brief oral comments; or request special accommodations for persons with disabilities, please register on-line at: https://nac.samhsa.gov/Registration/ meetingsRegistration.aspx, or communicate with SAMHSA’s Committee Management Officer, CDR Carlos Castillo (see contact information below). Substantive meeting information and a roster of Council members may be obtained either by accessing the SAMHSA Council’s Web site at https:// VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:34 Aug 09, 2016 Jkt 238001 www.samhsa.gov/about-us/advisorycouncils/ or by contacting CDR Castillo. Substantive program information may be obtained after the meeting by accessing the SAMHSA Council’s Web site, https://nac.samhsa.gov/, or by contacting CDR Castillo. Council Name: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, National Advisory Council. Date/Time/Type: August 26, 2016, 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (EDT), Open. Place: 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, Maryland 20857. Contact: CDR Carlos Castillo, Committee Management Officer and Designated Federal Official, SAMHSA National Advisory Council, 5600 Fishers Lane, Room 18E77A, Rockville, Maryland 20857 (mail), Telephone: (240) 276–2787, Email: carlos.castillo@ samhsa.hhs.gov. Summer King, Statistician, SAMHSA. [FR Doc. 2016–18949 Filed 8–9–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4162–20–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Notice of Meeting Pursuant to Public Law 92–463, notice is hereby given of the combined meeting on August 25, 2016, of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) four National Advisory Councils: the SAMHSA National Advisory Council (NAC), the Center for Mental Health Services NAC, the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention NAC, the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment NAC; and the two SAMHSA Advisory Committees: Advisory Committee for Women’s Services (ACWS) and the Tribal Technical Advisory Committee (TTAC). SAMHSA’s National Advisory Councils were established to advise the Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services (HHS); the Administrator, SAMHSA; and SAMHSA’s Center Directors concerning matters relating to the activities carried out by and through the Centers and the policies respecting such activities. Under section 501 of the Public Health Service Act, the ACWS is statutorily mandated to advise the SAMHSA Administrator and the Associate Administrator for Women’s Services on appropriate activities to be undertaken by SAMHSA and its Centers PO 00000 Frm 00073 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 with respect to women’s substance abuse and mental health services. Pursuant to Presidential Executive Order No. 13175, November 6, 2000, and the Presidential Memorandum of September 23, 2004, SAMHSA established the TTAC for working with Federally-recognized Tribes to enhance the government-to-government relationship, honor Federal trust responsibilities and obligations to Tribes and American Indian and Alaska Natives. The SAMHSA TTAC serves as an advisory body to SAMHSA. The theme for the August 25, 2016, combined meeting is The Intersection of Physical Health, Behavioral Health and Public Health. It will include remarks from the Principal Deputy Administrator, and a report on SAMHSA’s priorities and updates by the Centers and Office Directors. The invited keynote speaker is the U.S. Surgeon General, Vice Admiral Vivek H. Murthy, M.D, M.B.A. The Acting Assistant Secretary for Health, Dr. Karen DeSalvo, will present on ‘‘Public Health 3.0’’; followed by breakout groups discussions with the following titles: SAMHSA’s Role in Creating a Culture of Health; SAMHSA’s New Office of the Chief Medical Officer: Outreach and Engagement; Meeting the Needs of Super Utilizers; and Improving Grants Management for Diverse Populations. The meeting is open to the public and will be held at the Bethesda North Marriot and Conference Center, 5701 Marinelli Road, Rockville, MD 20852. Attendance by the public will be limited to space available. Interested persons may present data, information, or views orally or in writing, on issues pending before the Council. Written submissions should be forwarded to the contact person by August 15, 2016. Oral presentations from the public will be scheduled at the conclusion of the meeting. Individuals interested in making oral presentations are encouraged to notify the contact by August 15, 2016. Five minutes will be allotted for each presentation. The meeting may be accessed via telephone and web conferencing will be available. To attend on site; obtain the call-in number, access code, and/or web access link; submit written or brief oral comments; or request special accommodations for persons with disabilities, please register on-line at: https://nac.samhsa.gov/Registration/ meetingsRegistration.aspx, or communicate with SAMHSA’s Committee Management Officer, CDR Carlos Castillo (see contact information below). Meeting information and a roster of Council members may be obtained E:\FR\FM\10AUN1.SGM 10AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 154 (Wednesday, August 10, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 52881-52882]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-18967]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Office of the Secretary


Notice of Interest Rate on Overdue Debts

    Section 30.18 of the Department of Health and Human Services' 
claims collection regulations (45 CFR part 30) provides that the 
Secretary shall charge an annual rate of interest, which is determined 
and fixed by the Secretary of the Treasury after considering private 
consumer rates of interest on the date that the Department of Health 
and Human Services becomes entitled to recovery. The rate cannot be 
lower than the Department of Treasury's current value of funds rate or 
the applicable rate determined from the ``Schedule of Certified 
Interest Rates with Range of Maturities'' unless the Secretary waives 
interest in whole or part, or a different rate is prescribed by 
statute, contract, or repayment agreement. The Secretary of the 
Treasury may revise this rate quarterly. The Department of Health and 
Human Services publishes this rate in the Federal Register.
    The current rate of 9\5/8\%, as fixed by the Secretary of the 
Treasury, is certified for the quarter ended June 30, 2016. This rate 
is based on the Interest Rates for Specific Legislation, ``National 
Health Services Corps Scholarship Program (42 U.S.C. 254o(b)(1)(A))'' 
and ``National Research Service Award Program (42 U.S.C. 
288(c)(4)(B)).'' This interest rate will be applied to overdue debt 
until the Department of Health and Human Services publishes a revision.


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    Dated: July 14, 2016.
David C. Horn
Director, Office of Financial Policy and Reporting.
[FR Doc. 2016-18967 Filed 8-9-16; 8:45 am]
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