[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 86 (Monday, May 5, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Pages 24482-24483]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-11593]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Food and Drug Administration


Statement of Organization, Functions, and Delegations of 
Authority

    Part D, Chapter DE, Office of External Affairs (Food and Drug 
Administration) of the Statement of Organization, Functions, and 
Delegations of Authority for the Department of Health and Human 
Services (35 FR 3685, February 25, 1970, and 60 FR 56605, November 9, 
1995, and in pertinent part at 56 FR 29484, June 27, 1991) is amended 
to reflect the title change of the Office of AIDS and Special Health 
Issues. The title is being changed to more accurately reflect the 
expanding constituency base of the office. The Office of AIDS and 
Special Health Issues will be retitled as the Office of Special Health 
Issues. The title change does not affect the functions of the office.
    1. Delete the Office of AIDS and Special Health Issues (DES) in its 
entirety and insert the following:
    Office of Special Health Issues (DES). Serves as an information 
resource to

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FDA and provides advice to the Commissioner, Deputy Commissioners, and 
other senior FDA staff on matters related to AIDS, cancer, Alzheimer's 
Disease, and other special health issues.
    Coordinates interactions between FDA and consumer and professional 
groups dealing with AIDS, cancer, Alzheimer's Disease, and other 
special health issues.
    Serves as a liaison point to coordinate contacts between FDA and 
other Federal agencies to ensure effective coordination and 
communication on AIDS, cancer, Alzheimer's Disease, and other special 
health issues.
    Provides internal coordination on FDA activities related to AIDS, 
cancer, Alzheimer's Disease, and other special health issues.
    Assists in the planning, administration, development, and 
evaluation of FDA policies related to AIDS, cancer, Alzheimer's 
Disease, and other special health issues.
    2. Prior Delegations of Authority. Pending further delegations, 
directives, or orders by the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, all 
delegations of authority to positions of the affected organizations in 
effect prior to this date shall continue in effect in them or their 
successors.

    Dated: April 25, 1997.
William K. Hubbard,
Associate Commissioner for Policy Coordination.
[FR Doc. 97-11593 Filed 5-2-97; 8:45 am]
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