[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 47 (Wednesday, March 10, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Page 11438]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-5344]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES


Meeting of the Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS

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

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.

DATE AND TIME: March 29, 2004, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and March 30, 2004, 9 
a.m. to 4 p.m.

ADDRESSES: Hubert H. Humphrey Building, 200 Independence Avenue, SW., 
Washington, DC 20201. Conference Room 800 on March 29 and Conference 
Room 705A on March 30, 2004.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Josephine Robinson, Acting, Executive 
Director, Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS, U.S. Department of 
Health and Human Services, Hubert H. Humphrey Building, 200 
Independence Avenue, SW., 7th Floor, Room 701H, Washington, DC 20201; 
(202) 690-7440 or visit the Council's Web site at 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. PACHA was established to provide advice, information, 
and recommendations to the President 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 President and the Secretary of 
Health and Human Services. PACHA is composed of not more than 35 
members. PACHA membership is determined by the Secretary from 
individuals who are considered authorities with particular expertise 
in, or knowledge of, matters concerning HIV/AIDS.
    The agenda for this meeting includes the following topics: HIV/AIDS 
prevention, care and treatment, and global HIV/AIDS issues. Time will 
be allotted during the meeting for public comment.
    Public attendance is limited to space available and pre-
registration is required for both attendance and public comment. Any 
individual who wishes to attend and/or comment must call (202) 690-5560 
to register. Individuals must provide a government issued photo ID for 
entry into the meeting. Individuals who need special assistance, such 
as sign language interpretation or other reasonable accommodations, 
should notify the registrar.
    Members of the public will have the opportunity to provide comments 
at the meeting. Public comment will be limited to three (3) minutes per 
speaker and to time available. Written testimony, not exceed five (5) 
pages, will be accepted by mail or facsimile at 202/690-7425. Written 
testimony will not be accepted after 5 p.m., Wednesday, March 24, 2004

    Dated: February 27, 2004.
Josephine Bias Robinson,
Executive Director (Acting), Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS.
[FR Doc. 04-5344 Filed 3-9-04; 8:45 am]
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