[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 167 (Monday, August 30, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Pages 52950-52951]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-21504]


-----------------------------------------------------------------------

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.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

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 22, 2010 from 8 
a.m. to 5 p.m. ET. The agenda is subject to change as priorities 
dictate.

ADDRESSES: Washington, DC Metro Area. The venue details will be posted 
on the NBSB webpage at http://www.phe.gov/Preparedness/legal/boards/nbsb/Pages/default.aspx as they become available.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: E-mail: [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: A portion of this public meeting will be dedicated to a 
report and presentation by the Disaster Mental Health Subcommittee to 
the NBSB on their assessment of the Department of Health and Human 
Services' progress to better integrate behavioral health into emergency 
preparedness and response

[[Page 52951]]

activities. Subsequent agenda topics will be added as priorities 
dictate.
    Availability of Materials: The meeting agenda and materials will be 
posted on the NBSB Web site at http://www.phe.gov/Preparedness/legal/boards/nbsb/Pages/default.aspx 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 21, and should be sent by 
e-mail to [email protected] with ``NBSB Public Comment'' as the subject 
line. Individuals who plan to attend and need special assistance, such 
as sign language interpretation or other reasonable accommodations, 
should e-mail [email protected].

    Dated: August 10, 2010.
Nicole Lurie,
Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response.
[FR Doc. 2010-21504 Filed 8-27-10; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4150-37-P