[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 166 (Tuesday, August 27, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 52923-52924]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-20793]


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

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES


Meetings of the National Biodefense Science Board

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

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 on September 12, 2013.

DATES: The September 12, 2013, NBSB public meeting is tentatively 
scheduled from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. EST, both in-person in 
Washington, DC and with teleconference connectivity. The agenda

[[Page 52924]]

for the September 12, 2013 public meeting is subject to change as 
priorities dictate. Please check the NBSB Web site at WWW.PHE.GOV/NBSB 
for the most up-to-date information and for all attendance information.

ADDRESSES: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Hubert H. 
Humphrey Building, 200 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20201. 
Pre-registration is required for all members of the public wishing to 
attend this meeting in-person by September 5, 2013; all attendees must 
be signed in by a federal staff member. To attend either in-person or 
by teleconference, please refer to the NBSB Web site for further 
instructions at WWW.PHE.GOV/NBSB. Please arrive, or call in, 15 minutes 
prior to the beginning of the meeting to facilitate attendance.
    Additional Information for Public Participants: These meetings are 
open to the public and are limited only by the space available. Meeting 
rooms will accommodate up to 25 people. Pre-registration is required 
for in-person attendance. Individuals who wish to attend the meeting 
in-person should send an email to [email protected] with ``NBSB 
Registration'' in the subject line by no later than Thursday, September 
5, 2013.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The National Biodefense Science Board 
mailbox: [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 (HHS) 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 HHS 
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 
(ASPR) on other matters related to public health emergency preparedness 
and response.
    Background: Part of the September 12, 2013, public meeting will be 
dedicated to the NBSB's deliberation and vote on the findings from the 
Situational Awareness Working Group; the remainder of the meeting will 
be dedicated to presentation of a potential new task to the NBSB, and 
an overview of NBSB accomplishments presented by the NBSB Chair, Dr. 
John Parker. Subsequent agenda topics will be added as priorities 
dictate. Any additional agenda topics will be available on the NBSB's 
September 2013 meeting Web page prior to the public meeting, available 
at WWW.PHE.GOV/NBSB.
    Availability of Materials: The meeting agenda and materials will be 
posted on the NBSB Web site at WWW.PHE.GOV/NBSB prior to the meeting.
    Procedures for Providing Public Input: All members of the public 
are encouraged to provide written comment to the NBSB. All written 
comments must be received prior to September 9, 2013, and should be 
sent by email to [email protected] with ``NBSB Public Comment'' as the 
subject line. Individuals planning to attend and need special 
assistance, such as sign language interpretation or other reasonable 
accommodations, should email [email protected].

    Dated: August 20, 2013.
Nicole Lurie,
Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response.
[FR Doc. 2013-20793 Filed 8-26-13; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4150-37-P