[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 210 (Tuesday, October 31, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Page 63764]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-18244]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES


Meeting of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports

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

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 President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports will hold a 
meeting. This meeting is open to the public. A description of the 
Council's functions is included with this notice.

DATES: November 15, 2006, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

ADDRESSES: Department of Health and Human Services, Hubert H. Humphrey 
Building, Room 800, 200 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20201.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Melissa Johnson, Executive Director, 
President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, Hubert H. Humphrey 
Building, Room 738H, 200 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 
20201, (202) 690-5187.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The President's Council on Physical Fitness 
and Sports (PCPFS) was established originally by Executive Order 10673, 
dated July 16, 1956. PCPFS was established by President Eisenhower 
after published reports indicated that American boys and girls were 
unfit compared to the children of Western Europe. The Council has 
undergone two name changes and several reorganizations since its 
inception. Authorization to continue Council operations has been given 
at appropriate intervals by subsequent Executive Orders. Authority to 
continue Council operations was most recently directed by Executive 
Order 13385, dated September 29, 2005. Presently, the PCPFS serves as a 
program office that is located organizationally in the Office of Public 
Health and Science within the Office of the Secretary in the U.S. 
Department of Health and Human Services.
    On June 6, 2002, President Bush signed Executive Order 13256 to 
reestablish the PCPFS. Executive Order 13256 was established to expand 
the focus of the Council. This directive instructed the Secretary to 
develop and coordinate a national program to enhance physical activity 
and sports participation. The Council currently operates under the 
stipulations of the new directive. The primary functions of the Council 
include to: (1) Advise the President, through the Secretary, on the 
progress made in carrying out the provisions of the enacted directive 
and recommend actions to accelerate progress; (2) advise the Secretary 
on ways and means to enhance opportunities for participation in 
physical fitness and sports, and, where possible, to promote and assist 
in the facilitation and/or implementation of such measures; (3) to 
advise the Secretary regarding opportunities to extend and improve 
physical activity/fitness and sports programs and services at the 
national, State and local levels; and (4) to monitor the need for the 
enhancement of programs and educational and promotional materials 
sponsored, overseen, or disseminated by the Council, and advise the 
Secretary, as necessary, concerning such needs.
    The PCPFS holds at a minimum, one meeting in the calendar year to 
(1) assess ongoing Council activities and (2) discuss and plan future 
projects and programs.
    Public attendance at the meeting is limited to space available. 
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.

    Dated: October 25, 2006.
Melissa Johnson,
Executive Director, President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports.
 [FR Doc. E6-18244 Filed 10-30-06; 8:45 am]
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