[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 94 (Tuesday, May 15, 2001)]
[Notices]
[Pages 26874-26876]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-12094]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration


Notice of Meetings

    Pursuant to Public Law 92-463, notice is hereby given of the 
meetings small group sessions of five Substance Abuse and Mental Health 
Services Administration (SAMHSA) advisory committees (SAMHSA National 
Advisory Council, Center for Mental Health Services National Advisory 
Council, Center for Substance Abuse Prevention National Advisory 
Council, Center for Substance Abuse Treatment National Advisory 
Council, and the Advisory Committee for Women's Services) in May 2001.

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    The organizing theme of the Year 2001 Joint Council Meeting is 
``Taking the Pulse.'' The sessions on May 22 will be open and will 
include the Faith-based Initiative, co-occurring disorders and trauma, 
collaboration with NIAAA, NIDA, NIMH, HRSA and HCFA, reauthorization, 
integration across the lifespan and reducing health disparities. In 
addition, there will be presentations by the Directors of the National 
Institutes of Health, NIAAA, NIDA, and NIMH. On May 23, there will be 
follow-up reports from the May 22 sessions, an Agency report, a 
discussion on SAMHSA's budget issues, and presentations by SAMHSA's 
Directors of CSAP, CSAT, and CMHS.
    Attendance by the public will be limited to space available. Public 
comments are welcome, and interested persons may present information or 
views, orally or in writing, on issues pending before the committees. 
Those desiring to make formal presentations should contact Toian 
Vaughn, Executive Secretary, Office of Extramural Programs, SAMHSA, 
5600 Fishers Lane, Room 12C-06, Rockville, Maryland 20857, prior to May 
18, 2001, and submit a brief statement of: the general nature of the 
information or arguments they wish to present, the names, addresses, 
and telephone numbers of proposed participants, identification of 
organizational affiliation, and an indication of the approximate time 
required to make their comments. Time for presentations may be limited 
by the number of requests. Photocopies, up to five pages of material, 
may be distributed at the meeting through the SAMHSA National Advisory 
Council Executive Secretary, if provided by May 18.
    A summary of the meeting and/or a roster of committee members may 
be obtained from Toian Vaughn, Executive Secretary, SAMHSA National 
Advisory Council, 5600 Fishers Lane, Room 17-89, Rockville, Maryland 
20857. Telephone (301) 443-4266, e-mail: [email protected].
    Substantive program information and information pertaining to 
special accommodations for persons with disabilities may be obtained 
from the contact whose name and telephone number is listed below.

    Committee Names: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services 
Administration, National Advisory Council, Center for Mental Health 
Services National Advisory Council, Center for Substance Abuse 
Prevention National Advisory Council, Center for Substance Abuse 
Treatment National Advisory Council, Advisory Committee for Women's 
Services.
    Meeting Date(s): Tuesday, May 22, 2001, Wednesday, May 23, 2001.
    Place: Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center (at Rio), 9751 
Washingtonian Boulevard, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20878.
    Open: May 22, 2001, 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m., May 23, 2001, 9:30 a.m.-6 
p.m.
    Contact: Toian Vaughn, M.S.W., Executive Secretary, SAMHSA 
National Advisory Council, 5600 Fishers Lane, Room 17-89, Rockville, 
Maryland 20857, Telephone (301) 443-4266.

    In addition, the Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS) National 
Advisory Council will hold its individual meeting. A portion of the 
meeting will be open and will include a roll call, general 
announcements, and a discussion about consumer affairs, new program 
initiatives for the current fiscal year, the recently released Surgeon 
General's Report on youth violence, and grant findings from the ACCESS 
program, which dealt with issues related to mental health and 
homelessness. Public comments are welcome. Please communicate with the 
individual listed as contact below for guidance. If anyone needs 
special accommodations for persons with disabilities, please notify the 
contact listed below.
    The meeting will include the review, discussion, and evaluation of 
individual grant applications. Therefore, a portion of the meeting will 
be closed to the public as determined by the Administrator, SAMHSA, in 
accordance with Title 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(4), and (6) and 5 U.S.C. App. 2, 
Sec. 10(d).
    A summary of the meeting and a roster of Council members may be 
obtained from: Ms. Patricia Gratton, Committee Management Officer, CMHS 
National Advisory Council, 5600 Fishers Lane, Room 11 C-26, Rockville, 
Maryland 20857, telephone: (301) 443-7987.
    Substantive program information may be obtained from the contact 
whose name and telephone number is listed below.

    Committee Name: Center for Mental Health Services National 
Advisory Council.
    Meeting Date: Thursday, May 24, 2001.
    Place: Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center (at Rio), 9751 
Washingtonian Boulevard, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20878.
    Closed: May 24, 2001, 9 a.m.-10 a.m.
    Open: May 24, 2001, 10:15 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
    Contact: Eileen S. Pensinger, Executive Secretary, Telephone: 
(301) 443-4823 and FAX: (301) 443-4865.

    In addition, the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP) 
National Advisory Council will hold its individual meeting. A portion 
of the meeting will be open and will include an update on CSAP's 
budget, recommendations by Council on the Center's programs, and 
discussions of the Faith-based Initiative, the Data Coordinating 
Center, administrative matters and announcements. Public comments are 
welcome. Please communicate with the individual listed as contact below 
for guidance. If anyone needs special accommodations for persons with 
disabilities, please notify the contact listed below.
    The meeting will include the review, discussion, and evaluation of 
individual grant applications. Therefore a portion of the meeting will 
be closed to the public as determined by the Administrator, SAMHSA, in 
accordance with Title 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(4), and (6) and 5 U.S.C. App. 2, 
Sec. 10(d).
    A summary of this meeting and roster of committee members may be 
obtained from Yuth Nimit, Ph.D., Executive Secretary, Rockwall II 
building, Suite 901, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, Maryland 20857, 
Telephone: (301) 443-8455.
    Substantive program information may be obtained from the contact 
whose name and telephone number is listed below.

    Committee Name: Center for Substance Abuse Prevention, National 
Advisory Council.
    Meeting Date: Thursday, May 24, 2001.
    Place: Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center (at Rio), 9751 
Washingtonian Boulevard, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20878.
    Closed: May 24, 2001, 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
    Open: May 24, 2001, 1 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
    Contact: Yuth Nimit, Ph.D., 5515 Security Lane, Rockwall II 
Building, Suite 901, Rockville, Maryland 20852, Telephone: (301) 
443-8455.

    In addition, the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT) 
National Advisory Council will hold its individual meeting. A portion 
of the meeting will be open and include discussion of the Center's 
policy issues and current administrative, legislative, and program 
developments. Status reports on OPIOID Accreditation, and CSAT's 
Initiative for Homeless Substance Abusers will be presented. Other 
presentations include: The Faith Initiative; 42 CFR Part 2 and Child 
Protective Services; Parity Coalition; and Recovery Month. Council 
members will give updates on SAMHSA's Subcommittees, and discuss, 
ldquo;Substance Abuse and the Consumer''. Public comments are welcome. 
Please communicate with the individual listed as contact below for 
guidance. If anyone needs special accommodations for persons with

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disabilities, please notify the Contact listed below.
    The meeting will also include the review, discussion, and 
evaluation of grant applications. Therefore a portion of the meeting 
will be closed to the public as determined by the Administrator, 
SAMHSA, in accordance with Title 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(4) and (6) and 5 
U.S.C. App. 2, Sec. 10(d).
    A summary of the meeting and roster of council members may be 
obtained from: Ms. Cynthia Graham, CSAT, National Advisory Council, 
Rockwall II Building, Suite 618, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, Maryland 
20857, Telephone: (301) 443-8923.
    Substantive program information may be obtained from the contact 
whose name and telephone number is listed below.

    Committee Name: Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, National 
Advisory Council.
    Meeting Date: Thursday, May 24, 2001.
    Place: Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center (at Rio), 9751 
Washingtonian Boulevard, Gaithersburg, Maryland.
    Closed: May 24, 2001, 8:30 a.m.-9 a.m.
    Open: May 24, 2001, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
    Contact: Cynthia Graham, M.S., Public Health Analyst, Telephone: 
(301) 443-8923 and FAX: (301) 480-6077.

    In addition, the Advisory Committee for Women's Services will hold 
its individual meeting. The meeting will include a discussion of policy 
and program issues relating to women's substance abuse and mental 
health service needs, cultural competency, and new 2002 funding 
opportunities addressing women. It will also include planning 
discussions for SAMHSA's Third National Conference on Women. Public 
comments are welcome. Please communicate with the individual listed as 
contact below for guidance. If anyone needs special accommodations for 
persons with disabilities, please notify the Contact listed below.
    A summary of the meeting and/or a roster of committee members may 
be obtained from: Nancy P. Brady, Executive Secretary, Advisory 
Committee for Women's Services, Office for Women's Services, SAMHSA, 
Parklawn Building, Room 13-99, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, Maryland 
20857, Telephone: (301) 443-5184.
    Substantive information may be obtained from the contact whose name 
and telephone number is listed below.

    Committee Name: Advisory Committee for Women's Services.
    Meeting Date: Thursday, May 24, 2001.
    Place: Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center (at Rio), 9751 
Washingtonian Boulevard, Gaithersburg, MD 20878.
    Open: May 24, 2001, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
    Contact: Nancy P. Brady, Room 13-99, Parklawn Building, 
Telephone: (301) 443-5184.

    In addition, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services 
Administration will hold its individual meeting. The meeting will be 
open and will include discussions related to SAMHSA's activities in the 
area of data, HIV/AIDS, and performance partnerships; follow up to the 
February 8-9, 2000 SAMHSA National Advisory Council Meeting; and a 
discussion on the SAMHSA Council and its seven workgroups.
    Attendance by the public will be limited to space available. Public 
comments are welcome. If anyone needs special accommodations for 
persons with disabilities, please notify the Contact listed below.
    Substantive program information, a summary of the meeting, and a 
roster of Council members may be obtained from the contact whose name 
and telephone number is listed below.

    Committee Name: SAMHSA National Advisory Council.
    Meeting Date: Thursday, May 24, 2001.
    Place: Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center (at Rio), 9751 
Washingtonian Boulevard, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20878.
    Open: May 24, 2001, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
    Contact: Toian Vaughn, Executive Secretary, 5600 Fishers Lane, 
Parklawn Building, Room 17-89, Rockville, MD 20857, Telephone: (301) 
443-7016; FAX: (301) 443-1587 and e-mail: [email protected].

    This notice is being published less than 15 days prior to the 
meeting due to the urgent need to meet timing limitations imposed by 
the review and funding cycle.

    Dated: May 9, 2001.
Toian Vaughn,
Executive Secretary/Committee Management Officer, SAMHSA.
[FR Doc. 01-12094 Filed 5-14-01; 8:45 am]
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