[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 146 (Friday, July 31, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Page 38194]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-18374]


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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 September 25, 2009 from 8 
a.m. to 5 p.m. EDT. The agenda is subject to change as priorities 
dictate.

ADDRESSES: Washington DC Metro Area. The venue details will be posted 
on the NBSB Web page at http://www.hhs.gov/aspr/omsph/nbsb/index.html 
as they become available.

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 20201; 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.
    Background: The tentative agenda includes updates from the chairs 
of the: Pandemic Influenza Working Group, MCM Markets and 
Sustainability Working Group, Disaster Medicine Working Group, Personal 
Preparedness Working Group, and the Disaster Mental Health 
Subcommittee. Additional topics surrounding the current H1N1 influenza 
outbreak will be considered during the public meeting. This agenda is 
subject to change as priorities dictate.
    Availability of Materials: The meeting agenda, and other materials 
will be posted on the NBSB Web site at http://www.hhs.gov/aspr/omsph/nbsb/index.html prior to the meeting.
    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. All written 
comments must be received prior to September 17, 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 20201. 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: July 24, 2009.
Nicole Lurie,
Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, Rear Admiral, U.S. 
Public Health Service.
[FR Doc. E9-18374 Filed 7-30-09; 8:45 am]
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