[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 72 (Wednesday, April 14, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Pages 19854-19855]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-8491]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Office of the Secretary


Secretary's Council on Public Health Preparedness; Notice of 
Meeting

    Pursuant to section 10(a) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as 
amended (5 U.S.C. Appendix 2), notice is given of a meeting of the 
Secretary's Council on Public Health Preparedness.
    The purpose of this public meeting is to convene the Council to 
discuss issues related to public health emergency preparedness and 
response and bioterrorism. The Council may consider the following major 
issues: BioShield; Research and Development Initiatives; Transport of 
Possibly Infected Exotic Animals; Modeling Initiatives; Academic Health 
Centers; State and Local Programs; and Public Health Preparedness 
Efforts.
    The meeting will be open to the public as indicated below; however, 
attendance is limited by the availability of space on a first come, 
first serve basis. Because the meeting is taking place in a Federal 
building, attendees are require to register in advance by e-mail at 
[email protected] no later than close of business on April 28, 
2004. Please include the name, address, telephone number, and business 
or professional affiliation of those registering.
    All attendees must show a photo ID when they enter the building. 
The meeting will be closed to the public in accordance with the 
provisions set forth in section 552b(c)(9)(B), title 5 U.S.C., as 
amended to allow for a classified briefing on potential terrorist 
threats.
    Name of Committee: Secretary's Council on Public Health 
Preparedness.
    Date: May 3-4, 2004.
    Open: May 3, 2004, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
    Agenda: BioShield; Research and Development Initiatives; Transport 
of Possibly Infected Exotic Animals; Modeling Initiatives.
    Place: U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, 200 Independence 
Avenue, SW., Eisenberg Memorial Room (Room 800), Washington, DC 20201.
    Closed: May 3, 2004, 4: 30 p.m. to adjournment.
    Agenda: Classified briefing on potential terrorist threats.
    Place: U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, 200 Independence 
Avenue, SW., Eisenberg Memorial Room (Room 800), Washington, DC 20201.
    Open: May 4, 2004, 9 a.m. to adjournment.
    Agenda: Academic Health Centers; State and Local Programs; and 
Public Health Preparedness Efforts.
    Place: U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, 200 Independence 
Avenue, SW., Eisenberg Memorial Room (Room 800), Washington, DC 20201.
    Contact Person: Ms. Carol Baker, Office of the Assistant Secretary 
for Public Health Emergency Preparedness, 200 Independence Avenue, SW., 
Washington, DC 20201. (202) 260-0945; [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Secretary's Council on Public Health 
Preparedness was established on October 22, 2001 by the Secretary of 
Health and Human Services under the authorization of section 319 of the 
Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d); section 222 of the Public 
Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 217a). The purpose of the Secretary's 
Council on Public Health Preparedness is to advise the Secretary on 
appropriate actions to prepare for and respond to public health 
emergencies, including acts of bioterrorism. The function of the 
Council is to advise the Secretary regarding steps that the U.S. 
Department of Health and Human Services can take to (1) improve the 
public health and health care infrastructure to better enable Federal, 
State, and local governments to respond to a public health emergency or 
an act of bioterrorism; (2) ensure that there are comprehensive 
contingency plans in

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place at the Federal, State, and local levels to respond to a public 
health emergency or an act of bioterrorism; and (3) improve public 
health preparedness at the Federal, State, and local levels.

Public Participation

    Opportunities for oral statements by the public will be provided on 
Tuesday, May 4, 2004, at approximately 11:30 a.m. Oral comments are 
limited to 5 minutes per person or organization, including 3 minutes to 
make a statement and 2 minutes to respond to questions from Council 
members. Due to time constraints, only one representative from each 
organization will be allotted time for oral testimony. The number of 
speakers and the number of registrants may also limit the time 
allotment. If you wish to have photocopies of your materials 
distributed to the Council, please bring an adequate number of copies.
    Members of the public who wish to present oral comments at the 
meeting must register by e-mailing Ms. Carol Baker at 
[email protected] no later than close of business, April 26, 
2004. All requests to present oral comments must include the name, 
address, telephone number, business or professional affiliation of the 
interested party, and the areas of interest or issue to be addressed.
    Any person attending the meeting who has not registered to speak in 
advance of the meeting will be allowed to make a brief oral statement 
during the time set aside for public comment if time permits and at the 
Chairperson's discretion. Individuals or interested parties that are 
unable to attend the meeting may send written comments by e-mail to: 
Ms. Carol Baker, [email protected], (202) 260-0945 no later 
than close of business, April 26, 2004.
    Persons needing special assistance, such as sign language 
interpretation or other special accommodations, should contact: Ms. 
Carol Baker, [email protected], (202) 260-0945 no later than 
close of business April 23, 2004.

    Dated: April 8, 2004.
LaVerne Y. Stringfield,
Director, Office of Federal Advisory Committee Policy.
[FR Doc. 04-8491 Filed 4-9-04; 2:50 pm]
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