[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 224 (Wednesday, November 20, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Pages 70088-70089]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-29414]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention


Statement of Organization, Functions, and Delegations of 
Authority

    Part C (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) of the 
Statement of Organization, Functions, and Delegations of Authority of 
the Department of Health and Human Services (45 FR 67772-76, dated 
October 14, 1980, and corrected at 45 FR 69296, October 20, 1980, as 
amended most recently at 67 FR 62474-77, dated October 2, 2002) is 
amended to reorganize the Office of Management and Operations, CDC.
    Section C-B, Organization and Functions, is hereby amended as 
follows:
    Delete the functional statement for the Office of Management and 
Operations (CAD) and insert the following:
    (1) Provides leadership and direction on the development, 
operation, and appraisal on all aspects of human resource programs and 
policies; (2) designs human resource programs that support and enhance 
the CDC mission; (3) provides assistance to the CIOs in building the 
capacity to evaluate the effectiveness of their human resource programs 
and policies; (4) provides direction for the Agency's ethics program 
and alternative dispute resolution and activities; (5) carries out 
facilities and real property and space management functions for CDC, 
including new or expanded facilities, and a major repair and 
improvement program; and (6) plans, directs, and coordinates a security 
and emergency management program for CDC facilities and personnel.
    Delete the functional statement for the Office of the Director 
(CAD1) and insert the following:
    (1) Manages, directs, and coordinates the activities of the Office 
of Management and Operations (OMO); (2) provides leadership, guidance, 
and evaluation of management operations, human resources management, 
security management and facilities operations preformed by or on behalf 
of the Centers/Institute/Offices; (3) advises and assists the Director, 
CDC, and other key officials on all phases of these functions; (4) 
maintains liaison with officials of the HHS on management matters; and 
(5) participates in the development of CDC's goals and objectives.
    Delete the functional statement for the Human Resources Management 
Office (CAD3) and insert the following:
    (1) Provides service, support, advice, and assistance to CDC 
organizations, management, and employees in all areas of human 
resources management; (2) conducts and coordinates personnel management 
for CDC's civil service and Commissioned Corps personnel; (3) conducts 
CDC's fellowship programs; (4) develops and issues policies and 
procedures; conducts recruitment, special emphasis, staffing, position 
classification, position management, pay administration, performance 
management systems, employee training and development, and labor 
relations programs; (5) maintains personnel records and reports, and 
processes personnel actions and documents; (6) administers the Federal 
life and health insurance programs; (7) administers the employee 
recognition, suggestion, and incentive awards programs; (8) furnishes 
advice and assistance in the processing of Office of Workers' 
Compensation Program claims; (9) conducts CDC's substance abuse 
programs; (10) develops, maintains, and supports information systems to 
conduct personnel activities and provide timely information and 
analyses of CDC personnel and staffing to CDC management and employees; 
(11) maintains liaison with the Department of Health and Human Services 
and the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (USOPM) in the area of 
human resources management; and (12) administers the National 
Performance Review and Human Resources initiatives to meet current and 
future requirements.
    Delete the functional statement for the Technical Services Section 
(CAD357) and insert the following:
    (1) Provides central personnel services and assistance in the area 
of employee benefits, personnel action processing, data quality 
control/assessment, and files/records management; (2) serves as liaison 
between CDC and the HHS payroll office resolving discrepancies with pay 
and leave; (3) administers the leave donor program and processes time 
and attendance amendments; (4) provides policy guidance and technical 
advice and assistance on retirement, the Thrift Savings Plan, health/
life insurance, and savings bonds; (5) codes and finalizes all 
personnel actions in the automated

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personnel data system; (6) assists with new employee orientation; (7) 
establishes and maintains the official personnel files system and 
administers personnel records storage and disposal program; (8) 
responds to employment verification inquiries; and (9) provides 
assistance in the implementation of the HHS Plan for a Drug Free 
Workplace.
    After the Human Resources Management Office (CAD3), insert the 
following:
    Office of Security and Emergency Preparedness (CAD4). (1) Plans, 
directs, coordinates, and evaluates a comprehensive protection and 
security program that requires the development of protection and 
security criteria to eliminate or control protection and security 
vulnerabilities encountered in the construction, operations, and 
maintenance of CDC's research laboratories, administration and support 
facilities, and the physical plant; (2) is responsible for all security 
and protection programs including education, training, technical 
assistance, physical security, identification badges, personnel 
security to include background/NACI checks, security clearances, 
adjudications, as well as door locks and card readers, parking and 
traffic control, vehicle inspections, clearing delivery vehicles, 
directly respond to emergency services personnel; (3) implements 
Federal and Departmental regulations and establishes CDC policies and 
procedures in the area of security, emergency management preparedness, 
and protection; (4) as the focal point for the receipt and transmittal 
of classified documents, clearances, and provides security briefing and 
debriefing for persons holding security clearances, and destroys 
outdated classified documents; (5) maintains liaison with 
international, national, State, and local law enforcement, emergency 
management agencies, and other institutions that are in geographic 
proximity to CDC facilities; (6) develops, implements and maintains an 
agency wide and comprehensive internal Emergency Management and 
Continuity of Operations Plans, this includes (but is not limited to) 
updates, training, testing and management of the system; (7) plans, 
conducts and coordinates programs to protect life, property, and the 
environment in the event of fire, explosions, hazardous materials and 
natural disasters; and (8) works closely with the Information Resources 
Management Office in the interrelationships between physical, 
personnel, and information security programs and critical 
infrastructure protection.

    Dated: October 29, 2002.
Julie Louise Gerberding,
Director.
[FR Doc. 02-29414 Filed 11-19-02; 8:45 am]
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