[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 111 (Thursday, June 9, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 33764-33765]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-14338]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES


Announcement of Meeting of the Secretary's Advisory Committee on 
National Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Objectives for 2020

AGENCY: Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the 
Secretary, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health, Office of 
Disease Prevention and Health Promotion.

ACTION: Notice of Meeting.

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    Authority: 42 U.S.C. 217a, Section 222 of the Public Health 
Service Act, as amended. The Committee is governed by the provision 
of Public Law 92-463, as amended (5 U.S.C. appendix 2), which sets 
forth standards for the formation and use of advisory committees.

SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) 
announces the next Federal advisory committee meeting regarding the 
national health promotion and disease prevention objectives for 2020. 
This meeting will be open to the public and will be held online via 
WebEx software. The Secretary's Advisory Committee on National Health 
Promotion and Disease Prevention Objectives for 2020 will address 
efforts to implement the nation's health promotion and disease 
prevention objectives and strategies to improve the health status and 
reduce health risks for Americans by the year 2020. The Committee will 
provide to the Secretary of Health and Human Services advice and 
consultation for implementing Healthy People 2020, the nation's health 
promotion and disease prevention goals and objectives, and provide 
recommendations for initiatives to occur during the implementation 
phase of the goals and objectives.

DATES: The Committee will meet on June 30, 2011, from Noon to 2 p.m. 
Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held on the Internet via WebEx software. 
For detailed instructions about how to make sure that your windows 
computer and browser are set up for WebEx, please visit the 
``Secretary's Advisory Committee'' Web page of the Healthy People Web 
site (http://healthypeople.gov/2020/about/advisory/default.aspx) and 
click on ``Register to Attend.''

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Emmeline Ochiai, Designated Federal 
Officer, Secretary's Advisory Committee on National Health Promotion 
and Disease Prevention Objectives for 2020, U.S. Department of Health 
and Human Services, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health, 
Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, 1101 Wootton 
Parkway, Room LL-100, Rockville, MD 20852, (240) 453-8259 (telephone), 
(240) 453-8281 (fax). Additional information is available on the 
Internet at http://www.healthypeople.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Purpose of Meeting: The Committee will develop its recommendations 
regarding the Healthy People 2020 Leading Health Indicators.
    Background: Healthy People provides science-based, 10-year national 
objectives for promoting health and preventing disease. Since 1979, 
Healthy People has set and monitored national health objectives to meet 
a broad range of health needs, encourage collaborations across sectors, 
guide individuals toward making informed health decisions, and measure 
the impact of our prevention and health promotion activities. On 
December 2, 2010, HHS launched Healthy People 2020 and its 42 topic 
areas. Healthy People 2020 reflects assessments of major risks to 
health and wellness, changing public health priorities, and emerging 
issues related to our nation's health, preparedness, and prevention.
    Public Participation at Meeting: Members of the public are invited 
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listen to the online Committee meeting. There will be no opportunity 
for oral public comments during the online Committee meeting. Written 
comments, however, can be e-mailed to [email protected].
    To listen to the Committee meeting, individuals must pre-register 
to attend at the Healthy People Web site located at http://www.healthypeople.gov. Participation in the meeting is limited. 
Registrations will be accepted until maximum capacity is reached and 
must be completed by 5 p.m. E.D.T. on June 29, 2011. A waiting list 
will be maintained should registrations exceed capacity. Individuals on 
the waiting list will be contacted as additional space for the meeting 
becomes available.
    Registration questions may be directed to Hilary Scherer at 
[email protected] (e-mail), (301) 634-9374 (phone), or (301) 634-9301 
(fax).

    Dated: May 26, 2011.
Carter Blakey,
Acting Director, Office of Disease Prevention and Disease Prevention.
[FR Doc. 2011-14338 Filed 6-8-11; 8:45 am]
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