[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 94 (Tuesday, May 16, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Page 28344]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-7449]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES


Meeting of the Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS

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

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 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.

DATES: June 19, 2006, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and June 20, 2006, 8 a.m. to 4 
p.m.

ADDRESSES: Hubert H. Humphrey Building, 200 Independence Avenue, SW., 
Washington, DC 20201 in Room 800.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dana Ceasar, Program Assistant, 
Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS, Department of Health and 
Human Services, Hubert H. Humphrey Building, 200 Independence Avenue, 
SW., Room 351F, Washington, DC 20201; (202) 690-2470 or visit the 
Council's Web site 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 composed of not more than 21 
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 agenda for this Council meeting includes the following topics: 
Disparities in HIV/AIDS health care, HIV/AIDS prevention, and HIV/AIDS 
international issues. 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.
    Public attendance is limited to space available and pre-
registration is required. Any individual who wishes to participate 
should register at http://www.pacha.gov. Individuals must provide a 
photo ID for entry into the Humphrey Building. Individuals who plan to 
attend and need special assistance, such as sign language 
interpretation or other reasonable accommodations, should indicate in 
the comment section when registering.

    Dated: May 8, 2006.
Joseph Grogan,
Executive Director, Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS.
 [FR Doc. E6-7449 Filed 5-15-06; 8:45 am]
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