[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 53 (Friday, March 18, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Page 14974]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-6327]


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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 28-29, 2011. 
Tentatively the meeting will be from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET on April 28 
and 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. ET on April 29. The agenda is subject to change 
as priorities dictate.

ADDRESSES: Washington, DC Metro Area. The venue and call-in details 
will be posted as they become available on the NBSB's April meeting Web 
page at http://www.phe.gov/Preparedness/legal/boards/nbsb/meetings/Pages/110428meeting.aspx.

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 and/or the Assistant 
Secretary for Preparedness and Response on other matters related to 
public health emergency preparedness and response.
    Background: The majority of this public meeting will be dedicated 
to a discussion of the findings of the NBSB's All Hazard Science 
Response Working Group and of their recommendations for consideration 
and vote by the members of the Board. Subsequent agenda topics will be 
added as priorities dictate. Any additional agenda topics will be 
available on the Board's April meeting Web page no later than April 15, 
2011.
    Availability of Materials: The meeting agenda and materials will be 
posted prior to the meeting on the NBSB's April meeting Web page at 
http://www.phe.gov/Preparedness/legal/boards/nbsb/meetings/Pages/110428meeting.aspx.
    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 by April 25, 2011 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: March 10, 2011.
Nicole Lurie,
Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response.
[FR Doc. 2011-6327 Filed 3-17-11; 8:45 am]
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