[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 15 (Thursday, January 23, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Page 3255]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-1535]


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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 on the 
Council's functions is included also with this notice.

DATES AND TIMES:  January 30, 2002, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and January 31, 
2003, 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.

ADDRESSES: Hubert Humphrey Building, Room 800; 200 Independence Ave. 
SW.; Washington, DC 20201.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Patricia F. Ware, Executive Director, 
Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS, 734 Jackson Place, NW.; 
Washington, DC 20503; (303) 456-7334 or visit the Council's website at 
http://www.pacha.gov.

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: 
disparities in HIV/AIDS health care, HIV/AIDS prevention, and HIV/AIDS 
international issues. Time will be allotted during the meeting for 
public comment.
    This notice is being published less than 15 days in advance of the 
meeting due to scheduling conflicts.

    Dated: January 16, 2003.
Patricia F. Ware,
Executive Director, presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS.
[FR Doc. 03-1535 Filed 1-17-03; 3:34 pm]
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