[Federal Register: April 6, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 64)]
[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 April 22, 2009 from 1
p.m. to 5 p.m. EDT and on April 23, 2009 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
This agenda is subject to change as priorities dictate.
ADDRESSES: Hyatt Regency Crystal City, 2799 Jefferson Davis Highway,
Arlington, VA 22202; Phone: 703-418-1234.
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 20447; 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.
The tentative agenda includes a briefing by the National
Biosurveillance Advisory Subcommittee (NBAS) on Enhancing Nationwide
Biosurveillance for Human Health; a briefing by the Office of the
National Coordinator on Health Information Technology; and a
presentation by the National Commission on Children and Disasters. The
NBSB will receive updates from the Pandemic Influenza Working Group,
the Disaster Medicine Working Group, the Markets and Sustainability
Working Group, the Personal Preparedness Working Group, and the
Disaster Mental Health Subcommittee. Additional topics will be
considered during the public meeting. This agenda is subject to change
as priorities dictate.
Availability of Materials: The draft agenda and other materials
will be posted on the NBSB Web site at http://www.hhs.gov/aspr/omsph/
nbsb prior to the meeting. This agenda is subject to change as
priorities dictate.
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. Members of the
public may also file written comments with the committee. All written
comments must be received prior to April 15, 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 20447. Individuals who plan to attend and need
special assistance, such as sign language interpretation or other
reasonable accommodations, should notify the designated contact person.
The Public Meeting Conference Call Number is (866) 395-4129. The
Conference ID is ASPR. Participants will be asked to provide their
name, title, and organization.
Dated: March 30, 2009.
RADM William C. Vanderwagen,
Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, U.S. Department of
Health and Human Services.
[FR Doc. E9-7550 Filed 4-3-09; 8:45 am]
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