[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 232 (Wednesday, December 3, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Pages 67675-67676]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-30036]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES


Meeting of the International Subcommittee of the Presidential 
Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS

AGENCY: Office of the Secretary.

ACTION: Notice.

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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 International Subcommittee of the Presidential Advisory 
Council on HIV/AIDS (PACHA) will host a townhall meeting. This townhall 
meeting is open to the public. A description of PACHA's functions is 
included with this notice.

DATE AND TIME: Thursday, December 18, 2003, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

ADDRESS: National Press Club, 529 14th Street, NW., Main Ballroom, 13th 
Floor, Washington, DC 20045.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Josephine Bias Robinson, Acting

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Executive Director, Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS, 
Department of Health and Human Services, 200 Independence Avenue, SW, 
Room 701H, Washington, DC 20201; (202) 690-5560. Information about 
PACHA and the draft townhall meeting agenda will be posted on the 
Council's Web site at http://www.pacha.gov. Directions to the National 
Press Club can be obtained through the Web site at http://www.press.org 
or by calling (202) 662-7500.

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 composed of not more than 35 
members. Council membership is determined by the Secretary from 
individuals who are considered authorities with particular expertise 
in, or knowledge of, matters concerning HIV/AIDS.
    The International Subcommittee is hosting this townhall meeting for 
the purpose of eliciting public comment on the implementation of the 
President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief. Individuals, agencies, and 
organizations with practical experience implementing health programs in 
the developing countries are asked to consider the following questions 
in preparing their oral or written comments: (1) What lessons can you 
provide/share regarding planning, implementation, and outcome 
measurement strategies that have worked best and what did not work and 
why?; (2) What are the vital aspects of effective partnerships and with 
whom?; and (3) How have you been able to effectively involve people 
living with HIV/AIDS in your work?
    Public attendance at the townhall meeting is limited to space 
available and pre-registration is required. Any individual who wishes 
to participate should call the telephone number listed in the contact 
information to register. For purposes of planning and coordination, 
individuals are asked to designate an affiliation from the following 
categories: (1) Non-Governmental/Community-Based Organization (NGO/
CBO); (2) Academic and/or Research Institution; (3) Faith-Based 
Organization; (4) Private Sector Sponsored Organization; or (5) Other. 
Individuals must provide a photo ID for entry into the meeting. 
Individuals who plan to attend and need special assistance, such as 
sign language interpretation or other reasonable accommodations, should 
notify the designated contact person.
    Members of the public will have the opportunity to provide comments 
at the townhall meeting. Pre-registration is required for public 
comment. Public comment will be limited to three (3) minutes per 
speaker. Any members of the public who wish to have printed material 
distributed to the International Subcommittee members should submit 
materials to the Acting Executive Director, PACHA, electronically at 
[email protected], prior to close of business December 15, 2003. Printed 
text cannot exceed five (5) pages.

    Dated: November 26, 2003.
Josephine Bias Robinson,
Executive Director (Acting), Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS.
[FR Doc. 03-30036 Filed 12-2-03; 8:45 am]
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