[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 64 (Monday, April 6, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Page 15496]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-7550]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES


Meeting of the National Biodefense Science Board

AGENCY: Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the 
Secretary.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: As stipulated by the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the U.S. 
Department of Health and Human Services is hereby giving notice that 
the National Biodefense Science Board (NBSB) will be holding a public 
meeting. The meeting is open to the public.

DATES: The NBSB will hold a public meeting on April 22, 2009 from 1 
p.m. to 5 p.m. EDT and on April 23, 2009 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. 
This agenda is subject to change as priorities dictate.

ADDRESSES: Hyatt Regency Crystal City, 2799 Jefferson Davis Highway, 
Arlington, VA 22202; Phone: 703-418-1234.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: CAPT Leigh A. Sawyer, D.V.M., M.P.H., 
Executive Director, National Biodefense Science Board, Office of the 
Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, U.S. Department of 
Health and Human Services, 330 C Street, SW., Switzer Building Room 
5127, Washington, DC 20447; 202-205-3815; fax: 202-205-8508; e-mail 
address: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to section 319M of the Public 
Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d-7f) and section 222 of the Public 
Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 217a), the Department of Health and Human 
Services established the National Biodefense Science Board. The Board 
shall provide expert advice and guidance to the Secretary on 
scientific, technical, and other matters of special interest to the 
Department of Health and Human Services regarding current and future 
chemical, biological, nuclear, and radiological agents, whether 
naturally occurring, accidental, or deliberate. The Board may also 
provide advice and guidance to the Secretary on other matters related 
to public health emergency preparedness and response.
    The tentative agenda includes a briefing by the National 
Biosurveillance Advisory Subcommittee (NBAS) on Enhancing Nationwide 
Biosurveillance for Human Health; a briefing by the Office of the 
National Coordinator on Health Information Technology; and a 
presentation by the National Commission on Children and Disasters. The 
NBSB will receive updates from the Pandemic Influenza Working Group, 
the Disaster Medicine Working Group, the Markets and Sustainability 
Working Group, the Personal Preparedness Working Group, and the 
Disaster Mental Health Subcommittee. Additional topics will be 
considered during the public meeting. This agenda is subject to change 
as priorities dictate.
    Availability of Materials: The draft agenda and other materials 
will be posted on the NBSB Web site at http://www.hhs.gov/aspr/omsph/nbsb prior to the meeting. This agenda is subject to change as 
priorities dictate.
    Procedures for Providing Public Input: Any member of the public 
providing oral comments at the meeting must sign-in at the registration 
desk and provide his/her name, address, and affiliation. Members of the 
public may also file written comments with the committee. All written 
comments must be received prior to April 15, 2009 and should be sent by 
e-mail to [email protected] with ``NBSB Public Comment'' as the subject line 
or mailed to Leigh Sawyer, 330 C Street, SW., Switzer Building Room 
5127, Washington, DC 20447. Individuals who plan to attend and need 
special assistance, such as sign language interpretation or other 
reasonable accommodations, should notify the designated contact person. 
The Public Meeting Conference Call Number is (866) 395-4129. The 
Conference ID is ASPR. Participants will be asked to provide their 
name, title, and organization.

    Dated: March 30, 2009.
RADM William C. Vanderwagen,
Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, U.S. Department of 
Health and Human Services.
[FR Doc. E9-7550 Filed 4-3-09; 8:45 am]
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