[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 149 (Thursday, August 2, 2001)]
[Notices]
[Page 40288]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-19237]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Office of the Secretary; Office of Intergovernmental Affairs, 
Office of Public Health and Science


Statements of Organization, Functions and Delegations of 
Authority

    Part A, (Office of the Secretary), of the Statement of 
Organization, Functions, and Delegations of Authority for the 
Department of Health and Human Services, Chapter AA ``Office of the 
Secretary'' as last amended at 60 FR 52403, dated October 6, 1995; 
Chapter ABC ``Office of the Deputy Under Secretary for 
Intergovernmental Affairs'' as last amended at 61 FR 24311-12, dated 
May 14, 1996; and Chapter AC ``Office of Public Health and Science'' as 
last amended at 65 FR 37137, dated June 13, 2000 are being amended to 
reflect the transfer of the Regional Health Administrators (ADA 1-X) 
from the Office of the Deputy Under Secretary for Intergovernmental 
Affairs (ABC) to the Office of Public Health and Science. The changes 
are as follows:
    I. Under Chapter ABC, ``Office of the Deputy Under Secretary for 
Intergovernmental Affairs,'' make the following changes:
    A. Under Paragraph AD.10 Organization, revise as follows:
    AD.10 Organization. The Office of the Regional Director is under 
the direction and control of the Regional Director, who reports 
directly to the Secretary and Deputy Secretary through the Director for 
Intergovernmental Affairs, and consists of the Regional Director (AD 1-
X).
    B. Under Paragraph AD.20 Function, make the following changes:
    1. Delete the last sentence under paragraph A.
    2. Delete paragraph B. The Regional Health Administrator (ADA (1-X) 
in its entirety.
    II. Under Chapter AC, ``Office of Public Health and Science,'' make 
the following changes:
    A. Under Paragraph AC.10 Organization, insert the following 
paragraph, after paragraph L.
    M. Office of the Regional Health Administrator (ACD 1-X).
    B. Under Paragraph 20. Functions, insert the following paragraph 
after paragraph (12):
    (13) provides oversight and directions to the Regional Health 
Administrators (1-X).
    C. Under Paragraph 20. Functions, insert the following after 
Paragraph 20, subparagraph L:
    M. Regional Health Administrator (ACD1-X)--Reports to the Assistant 
Secretary for Health. Receives professional guidance from the ASH. 
Participates in policy development and implementation; directs and 
coordinates regionally based programs of OPHS, including the offices of 
Emergency Preparedness, Minority Health, Women's Health and Population 
Affairs. Develops regional goals and objectives consistent with the 
needs of the region and in conformity with the national health 
priorities and objectives and Departmental plans and programs. Serves 
as the principal official in the assigned area of jurisdiction to 
provide oversight and coordination for Public Health Service programs. 
Sustains regular communication with State public health, substance 
abuse, and mental health agencies as well as other professional and 
community-based organizations to assist the Assistant Secretary for 
Health, and PHS Operating Divisions in the formulation, development, 
analysis and evaluation of PHS OPDIV field programs and cross cutting 
Departmental initiatives in public health. Develops plans for emergency 
preparedness and response and directs all Departmental health related 
activities necessary to ensure continuity of essential functions within 
the Region in case of an emergency due to enemy action or natural 
disaster.

    Dated: July 20, 2001.
Dennis P. Williams,
Acting Assistant Secretary for Management and Budget.
[FR Doc. 01-19237 Filed 8-1-01; 8:45 am]
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