[Federal Register: July 31, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 146)]
[Notices]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Meeting of the National Biodefense Science Board
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 U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services is hereby giving notice that
the National Biodefense Science Board (NBSB) will be holding a public
meeting. The meeting is open to the public.
DATES: The NBSB will hold a public meeting on September 25, 2009 from 8
a.m. to 5 p.m. EDT. The agenda is subject to change as priorities
dictate.
ADDRESSES: Washington DC Metro Area. The venue details will be posted
on the NBSB Web page at http:// www.hhs.gov/aspr/omsph/nbsb/index.html
as they become available.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: CAPT Leigh A. Sawyer, D.V.M., M.P.H.,
Executive Director, National Biodefense Science Board, Office of the
Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, U.S. Department of
Health and Human Services, 330 C Street, SW., Switzer Building Room
5127, Washington, DC 20201; 202-205-3815; fax: 202-205-8508; e-mail
address: leigh.sawyer@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 Board
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 Board may also
provide advice and guidance to the Secretary on other matters related
to public health emergency preparedness and response.
Background: The tentative agenda includes updates from the chairs
of the: Pandemic Influenza Working Group, MCM Markets and
Sustainability Working Group, Disaster Medicine Working Group, Personal
Preparedness Working Group, and the Disaster Mental Health
Subcommittee. Additional topics surrounding the current H1N1 influenza
outbreak will be considered during the public meeting. This agenda is
subject to change as priorities dictate.
Availability of Materials: The meeting agenda, and other materials
will be posted on the NBSB Web site at http://www.hhs.gov/aspr/omsph/
nbsb/index.html prior to the meeting.
Procedures for Providing Public Input: Any member of the public
providing oral comments at the meeting must sign-in at the registration
desk and provide his/her name, address, and affiliation. All written
comments must be received prior to September 17, 2009, and should be
sent by e-mail to NBSB@hhs.gov with ``NBSB Public Comment'' as the
subject line, or mailed to Leigh Sawyer, 330 C Street, SW., Switzer
Building Room 5127, Washington, DC 20201. Individuals who plan to
attend and need special assistance, such as sign language
interpretation or other reasonable accommodations, should notify the
designated contact person.
Dated: July 24, 2009.
Nicole Lurie,
Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, Rear Admiral, U.S.
Public Health Service.
[FR Doc. E9-18374 Filed 7-30-09; 8:45 am]
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