[Federal Register: November 17, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 220)]
[Notices]               
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

 
National Biodefense Science Board: Notification of Public 
Teleconference

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 (HHS) is hereby giving notice 
that the National Biodefense Science Board (NBSB) will hold a 
teleconference meeting. The meeting is open to the public. Pre-
registration is NOT required, however, individuals who wish to 
participate in the public comment session should e-mail NBSB@HHS.GOV to 
RSVP.

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DATES: The meeting will be held on December 9, 2009 from 12 p.m. to 2 
p.m. EST.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will occur by teleconference. To attend, call 1-
866-395-4129, pass-code ``ASPR.'' Please call 15 minutes prior to the 
beginning of the conference call to facilitate attendance.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: E-mail: 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 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.
    This is a special meeting of the NBSB. Discussions will surround 
issues related to Novel Influenza A H1N1.
    Members of the public are invited to attend by teleconference via a 
toll-free call-in phone number. The teleconference will be operator 
assisted to allow the public the opportunity to provide comments to the 
Board. Public participation will be limited to time and space 
available. Public comments will be limited to no more than 3 minutes 
per speaker. To be placed on the public comment list, notify the 
operator when you join the teleconference.
    Public comments received by close of business one week prior to 
each teleconference will be distributed to the NBSB in advance. Submit 
comments via e-mail to NBSB@HHS.GOV, with ``NBSB Public Comment'' as 
the subject line.
    A draft agenda and any additional materials/agendas will be posted 
on the NBSB Web site (http://www.hhs.gov/aspr/omsph/nbsb/) prior to the 
meeting.

    Dated: October 9, 2009.
Nicole Lurie,
Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response.
[FR Doc. E9-27450 Filed 11-16-09; 8:45 am]

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