[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 199 (Monday, October 15, 2001)]
[Notices]
[Pages 52428-52429]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-25840]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Health Resources and Services Administration


Statement of Organization, Functions, and Delegations of 
Authority

    This notice amends Part R of the Statement of Organization, 
Functions and Delegations of Authority of the Department of Health and 
Human Services (DHHS), Health Resources and Services Administration (60 
FR 56605 as amended November 6, 1995, as last amended at 66 FR 41249-
51, dated August 7, 2001).
    This notice is to reflect changes in the Office of Management and 
Program Support in the Health Resources and Services Administration 
(HRSA), establishes the Office of International Health Affairs and 
places the Office of Information Technology in the Office of the 
Administrator.
    1. Delete the functional statement for the Office of Management and 
Program Support (RS) in its entirety and replace with the following:

Office of Management and Program Support (RS)

    Provides agencywide leadership, program direction, and coordination 
to all phases of management: Specifically (1) provides management 
expertise and staff advice and support to the Administrator in program 
and policy formulation and execution; (2) plans, directs, and 
coordinates the Agency's activities in the areas of administrative 
management, financial management, human resources management, including 
labor relations, debt management, audits, grants and procurement 
management, real and personal property accountability and management, 
alternative dispute resolution and audit resolution and administrative 
services; (3) directs and coordinates the development of policy and 
regulations; (4) oversees the development of annual operating 
objectives and coordinates HRSA work planning and appraisals; (5) 
directs and coordinates the Agency's organization, functions and 
delegations of authority programs; (6) administers the Agency's 
Executive Secretariat and committee management functions (7) 
administers the Agency's internal controls and integrity activities; 
and (8) administers the agency's international health affairs program.
    2. Delete the functional statement for the Division of Management 
Services (RS1) in its entirety and replace with the following:

Division of Management Services (RS1)

    Provides agencywide leadership and direction in the areas of 
management policies and procedures, and property management and serves 
as the Executive Officer for the Office of Management and Program 
Support and the Office of the Administrator. Specifically: (1) Provides 
advice and guidance for the establishment or modification of 
organizational structures, functions, and delegations of authority; (2) 
conducts and coordinates the Agency's issuances, reports and mail 
management programs; (3) manages and maintains a records and forms 
management program for the Agency, this includes electronic data; (4) 
manages the intra- and interagency agreements process; (5) conducts 
agencywide management improvement programs; (6) conducts management and 
information studies and surveys; (7) oversees and coordinates the 
implementation of directives and policies relating to the Privacy Act; 
(8) plans, directs, and coordinates administrative management 
activities and services including personnel, financial, materiel 
management, and

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general administrative services for the Office of the Administrator and 
the Office of Management and Program Support; (9) acts for the 
Associate Administrator for Management and Program Support concerning 
space, parking, and communications management for headquarters and 
represents him/her in matters relating to the management of the 
Parklawn Building complex; (10) advises on and coordinates agencywide 
policies and procedures required to implement General Services 
Administration and departmental regulations governing materiel 
management, including travel, transportation, motor vehicle, and 
utilization and disposal of property; (11) oversees and coordinates the 
Agency's committee management program; and (12) coordinates the 
Agency's Alternative Dispute Resolution Program.
    3. Delete the functional statement for the Division of Policy 
Review and Coordination(RS7) in its entirety and replace with the 
following:

Division of Policy Review and Coordination (RS7)

    (1) Advises the Administrator and other key Agency officials on 
policy issues and assists in the identification and resolution of 
policy issues and problems; (2) establishes and maintains review and 
tracking mechanisms and systems that provide agencywide coordination 
and clearance of policies, regulations and guidelines; (3) contributes 
to the analysis, development and implementation of agencywide programs 
and policies through coordination with relevant Agency program 
components and other related sources; (4) plans, organizes and directs 
the Agency's Executive Secretariat with primary responsibility for 
preparation and management of written policy and other communications 
to and from the Administrator and with Department officials; (5) 
arranges for briefing Department and OMB officials on critical policy 
issues and development of necessary background information and prepares 
briefing documents; (6) administers early alert system for the Agency 
to assure Department and other officials are notified of concerns, 
emerging issues and crises associated with primary care, rural health, 
maternal and child health, AIDS, health professions, organ procurement 
and other areas within the Agency's mission; and (7) coordinates the 
preparation of proposed rules and regulations relating to Agency 
programs and coordinates Agency review and comment on other Department 
regulations and policy directives that may affect the Agency's 
programs.
    4. Delete the Office of International Health Affairs (RAD) in the 
Office of the Administrator and place it in the Office of Management 
and Program Support as the follows:

The Office of International Health Affairs (RS8)

    The Office of International Health Affairs serves as a focal point 
within the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) for 
leadership, coordination, and advancement of international health 
activities relating to health care services for vulnerable and at-risk 
populations and for training programs for health professionals. The 
office carries out the following functions in coordination with the 
Department and State Department and to the extent authorized by laws 
within the authority of HRSA. Specifically: (1) Provides leadership 
within HRSA for the support for international health in coordinating 
policy development with other Departmental agencies; (2) provides 
technical and other support to HRSA components as they interface with 
Departmental international health activities; (3) develops working 
relationships with private sector providers and HRSA grantees to assure 
mutual areas of cooperation, maximization of expertise and coordination 
as it relates to international health; (4) advises the HRSA 
Administrator on strategies to maximize the participation of the Agency 
and its components in international health programs and activities; (5) 
works with foundations, private agencies and other Federal, State, and 
local agencies for the effective development of policies and resources 
relating to health care for vulnerable populations world-wide; (6) 
coordinates international travel and visitor programs within the 
jurisdiction of HRSA.
    5. Delete the Office of Information Technology (RS6) from the 
Office of Management and Program Support.
    6. Establish the Office of Information Technology (RAG) in the 
Office of the Administrator as follows:

Office of Information Technology (RAG)

    The Office of Information Technology (OIT) is headed by the Chief 
Information Officer (CIO), whose responsibilities include: (1) 
Providing advice and assistance to the Administrator and other senior 
management personnel to ensure that information technology is acquired 
and information resources are managed in a manner that implements the 
policies and procedures of the Clinger-Cohen Act and the priorities 
established by the Secretary; (2) developing, maintaining, and 
facilitating the implementation of a sound and integrated information 
technology architecture for the Agency; (3) promoting the effective and 
efficient design and operation of all major information resources 
management processes for the Agency, including improvements to work 
processes of the Agency; (4) monitoring the performance of information 
technology programs of the Agency, evaluating the performance of those 
programs on the basis of the applicable performance measurements, and 
advising the Administrator regarding whether to continue, modify, or 
terminate a program or project; (5) assessing the requirements 
established for Agency personnel regarding knowledge and skill in 
information resources management and the adequacy of such requirements 
for facilitating the achievement of the performance goals established 
for information resources management; (6) developing and implementing 
an effective entity-wide security planning and management program; (7) 
managing the delivery of critical information technology (IT) services 
to Agency personnel including: network connectivity, 
telecommunications, web development and hosting, software training, 
enterprise applications, information systems security, electronic and 
IT procurement, desktop support, and cross-cutting data management and 
analysis activities; (8) maintaining liaisons with other Federal and 
non-Federal health agencies on matters within its areas of 
responsibility; and (9) manages the Agency's video conferencing 
function.

Delegation of Authority

    All delegations and redelegations of authorities to officers and 
employees of the Health Resources and Services Administration which 
were in effect immediately prior to the effective date of this action 
will be continued in effect in them or their successors, pending 
further redelegation, provided they are consistent with this action.

    This document is effective upon date of signature.

    Dated: October 4, 2001.
Elizabeth M. Duke,
Acting Administrator.
[FR Doc. 01-25840 Filed 10-12-01; 8:45 am]
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