[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 93 (Friday, May 14, 1999)] [Notices] [Pages 26358-26359] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 99-12201] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Agricultural Research Service Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee: Meeting Notice AGENCIES: U.S. Department of Agriculture and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. ACTION: Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee: Notice of the third meeting, and opportunity to provide written comments. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) (a) provide notice of the third meeting of the Committee, and (b) solicit written comments. DATES: (1) The Committee will meet on June 16 to 18, 1999, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on the first day, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on the second day, and from 9:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m. on the third day. (2) Written comments on the guidelines may be submitted by 5 p.m. e.d.t. on June 2, 1999, to ensure transmission to the Committee prior to this meeting. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Shanthy Bowman, Ph.D., USDA, Agricultural Research Service, Nutrient Data Laboratory, 4700 River Road, Unit 89, Riverdale, MD 20737, (301) 734-5640; Carole Davis, M.S., R.D., USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion, 1120 20th St., NW, Suite 200 North Lobby, Washington, DC 20036, (202) 418-2312; or Kathryn McMurry, M.S. or Linda Meyers, Ph.D., HHS, Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Office of Public Health and Science, Room 738-G, 200 Independence Ave., SW, Washington, DC 20201, (202) 205- 4872. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee The eleven-member Committee appointed by the Secretaries of the two Departments is chaired by Cutberto Garza, M.D., Ph.D., Cornell University, Ithaca, New York. Other members are Richard J. Deckelbaum, M.D., Columbia University, New York, New York; Johanna T. Dwyer, D.Sc., R.D., Tufts University, Boston, Massachusetts; Scott M. Grundy, M.D., Ph.D., University of Texas, Dallas, Texas; Rachel K. Johnson, Ph.D., R.D., University of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont; Shiriki K. Kumanyika, Ph.D., M.P.H., R.D., University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois; Alice H. Lichtenstein, D.Sc., Tufts University, Boston, Massachusetts; Suzanne P. Murphy, Ph.D., R.D., University of Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii; Meir J. Stampfer, M.D., Dr.P.H., Harvard School of Public Health, Boston, Massachusetts; Lesley Fels Tinker, Ph.D., R.D., University of Washington, Seattle, Washington; and Roland L. Weinsier, M.D., Dr.P.H., University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama. Announcement of Meeting The Committee's third meeting will be June 16-18, 1999 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on the first day, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on the second day, and from 9:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m. on the third day. The meeting is open to the public. However, space is limited for all sessions. Please call Shanthy Bowman at (301) 734-5640 by 5:00 p.m. e.d.t. June 2, 1999, should you require a sign language interpreter. Location of Meeting The meeting will be held at the Waugh Auditorium located on the third floor of USDA's Economic Research Service, 1800 M Street NW, Washington DC, one block from Farragut North metro station and three blocks from the Farragut West metro station. Parking is available at local garages. Entry to the building is through the South Lobby Tower. The agenda will include (a) presentations from invited experts, (b) discussion of drafts prepared by members, and (c) formulation of plans for future work of the Committee. Written Comment By this notice, the Committee is soliciting submission of written comments, views, information and data pertinent to review of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Written comments will be accepted throughout the process. To be considered for the third meeting, comments should be submitted by 5:00 p.m. e.d.t. June 2, 1999. Comments should be sent to [[Page 26359]] Shanthy Bowman Ph.D., at Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Nutrient Data Laboratory, 4700 River Road, Unit 89, Riverdale, MD 20737. Dated: May 10, 1999. Edward Knipling, Associate Administrator, Agricultural Research Service, Department of Agriculture. Rajen Anand, Executive Director, Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion, Department of Agriculture. Linda Meyers, Acting Director, Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. [FR Doc. 99-12201 Filed 5-13-99; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410-03-P