[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 107 (Tuesday, June 4, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Page 38500]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-13863]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES


Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS

AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, Office of Public Health and Science.

ACTION: Notice of Meeting.

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SUMMARY: As stipulated by the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the 
Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is hereby giving notice 
that the Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS (PACHA) will hold a 
meeting. This meeting is open to the public. A description of the 
Council's functions is included also with this notice.

DATES: June 21, 2002, 8:30 am to 4:00 pm, and June 22, 2002, 8:30 am to 
3:00 pm.

ADDRESSES: Wyndham City Center Hotel; 1143 New Hampshire Avenue, N.W.; 
Washington, D.C. 20037.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Patricia F. Ware, Executive Director, 
Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS, 734 Jackson Place, NW., 
Washington, DC 20503; (202) 456-7334.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PACHA was established by Executive Order 
12963, dated June 14, 1995, as amended by Executive Order 13009, dated 
June 14, 1996. The Council was established to provide advice, 
information, and recommendations to the Secretary regarding programs 
and policies intended to (a) promote effective prevention of HIV 
disease, (b) advance research on HIV and AIDS, and (c) promote quality 
services to persons living with HIV disease and AIDS. PACHA was 
established to serve solely as an advisory body to the Secretary of 
Health and Human Services. The Council is to be composed of not more 
than 35 members. Council membership is selected by the Secretary from 
individuals who are considered authorities with particular expertise 
in, or knowledge of, matters concerning HIV/AIDS.
    The agenda for this Council meeting includes the following topics: 
HIV/AIDS prevention, short-term solutions to the AIDS Drug Assistance 
Program (ADAP) shortage, rapid testing, and international issues. Time 
will be allotted during the meeting to for public comment.

    Dated: May 17, 2002.
Patricia F. Ware,
Executive Director, Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS.
[FR Doc. 02-13863 Filed 6-3-02; 8:45 am]
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