[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 251 (Tuesday, December 31, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 79697-79699]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-30850]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention


Statement of Organization, Functions, and Delegations of 
Authority

    Part C (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) of the 
Statement of Organization, Functions, and Delegations of Authority of 
the Department of Health and Human Services (45 FR 67772-76, dated 
October 14, 1980, and corrected at 45 FR 69296, October 20, 1980, as 
amended most recently at 78 FR 73543-73545, dated December 6, 2013) is 
amended to reflect the reorganization for the staff offices within the 
Office of the Director, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
    Section C-B, Organization and Functions, is hereby amended as 
follows:
    After the functional statement for the Office of the Director (CA), 
insert the following:
    Program Performance and Evaluation Office (CA1). The mission of the 
Program Performance and Evaluation Office (PPEO) is to increase the 
impact and effectiveness of public health programs through innovation 
and sound program design and the use of performance and evaluation data 
for continuous improvement. In carrying out this mission, PPEO: (1) 
Provides agency-wide direction, standards, and technical assistance for 
program planning, performance and accountability, and program 
evaluation and effectiveness; (2) serves as advisor to the CDC 
Principal Deputy Director and the CDC Director's Office on key 
programmatic activities; (3) provides intensive analytic and advisory 
assistance to enable effective redesign of select program priorities; 
(4) represents the CDC vision, mission, and program strategy internally 
and externally; (5) develops and promotes new initiatives based on 
emerging issues, science, and policy; (6) supports the harmonization 
and integration of performance measurement, accountability, and program 
evaluation; (7) provides agency-wide direction, standards, and 
technical assistance to support and guide program evaluation, 
monitoring, and performance measurement by programs; (8) guides the 
collection and analysis of performance and accountability data, 
including Healthy People 2020, the Program Assessment Rating Tool and 
the Government Performance and Results Act; (9) supports assessment of 
program effectiveness to guide further science, policy, and 
programmatic efforts; (10) manages evaluation fellowship; (11) guides 
performance-based strategic planning; (12) drives short-term and long-
term program planning; (13) establishes routine, continuous improvement 
based on effective program evaluation, and performance measurement; 
(14) supports evidence-driven program redesign; (15) coordinates action 
planning for high impact initiatives; and (16) develops, promotes and 
coordinates new initiatives.
    CDC-Washington Office (CAB). (1) Directs and manages CDC 
interactions with Congress; (2) develops and executes legislative 
strategies; (3) collaborates with the Office of the Chief Operating 
Officer on the development and execution of strategies in Congress that 
advance CDC appropriations priorities; (4) builds Congressional 
relations; (5) tracks and analyzes legislation; (6) develops strategy 
and leads response efforts for Congressional oversight; (7) builds 
relations with government agencies and other organizations to advance 
policy agendas, with an emphasis on federal agencies; (8) protects and 
advances the agency's reputation, scientific credibility, and 
interests; (9) informs CDC leadership of current developments and 
provides insight into the Washington policy environment; (10) 
coordinates District of Columbia-area assignees and helps maximize 
their impact in supporting the agency's strategies and priorities; and 
(11) coordinates CDC's partnership activities as they relate to 
Washington-based, or Washington-focused organizations, and works across 
the agency to advance Washington relationships.
    Delete in its entirety the mission and functional statements for 
the Office of the Associate Director for Program (CAF), within the 
Office of the Director (CA).
    Delete in its entirety the mission statement for the Management 
Analysis and Services Office (CAJRC), within the Office of the Chief 
Information Officer (CAJR), Office of the Chief Operating Officer 
(CAJ), and insert the following:
    Management Analysis and Services Office (CAJRC). The Management 
Analysis and Services Office (MASO) mission is supporting the 
functioning and integrity of CDC's administrative functions. MASO 
supports the CDC mission through professional services in high impact 
areas across the agency. Customer-centered services are delivered by 
MASO in the areas of records management; federal advisory committee 
management; internal controls and risk management; and policy 
management. The scope of MASO's services also encompass oversight, 
regulatory interpretation, policy guidance, technical advice, and 
coordination in the areas of delegations of authority, organizations 
and functions, and electronic forms management.
    Delete in its entirety the functional statement for the Information 
Services Branch (CAJRCC), within the

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Management Analysis and Services Office (CAJRC), and insert the 
following:
    Information Services Branch (CAJRCC). (1) Develops and manages 
appropriate technology architecture and methodology for innovative and 
leading edge applications, databases, and systems that broaden and 
expand CDC's electronic resource toolbox; (2) provides CDC-wide 
electronic forms management services, including development, 
coordination of clearances, and inventory management; and (3) manages 
the agency Resource Index to support CDC call management services and 
hotlines.
    Delete in its entirety the title for the Office of Prevention 
through Healthcare (CAQ12), within the Office of the Director (CAQ1), 
Office of the Associate Director for Policy (CAQ), and insert the title 
Office of Health System Collaboration (CAQ12).
    Delete in their entirety the mission and functional statements for 
the Division of Communication Service (CAUD), and the Office of the 
Director (CAUD1), within the Office of the Associate Director for 
Communication (CAUD), and insert the following:
    Division of Communication Services (CAUD). The Division of 
Communication Services (DCS) provides agency-wide CDC graphics, 
broadcast, photography, translation, interpretation and sign language, 
public information, and communication consultation/analysis leadership 
and support. To carry out its mission, the division performs the 
following functions: (1) Ensures broadcast functionality/broadcast 
engineering support including connectivity among physical assets such 
as the Global Communications Center, Emergency Operations Center, and 
continuity of operations for CDC; (2) develops and disseminates video 
and audio production; (3) manages CDC graphic design and production 
services including CDC branding and identity standards; (4) supports 
new broadcast communication mechanisms (e.g. HHS TV, CDC TV, radio/TV 
broadcast, podcast, webcast, and videos-on-demand) for CDC programs; 
(5) provides support for broadcast delivery press conferences and media 
interviews; (6) provides scientific and events photography; (7) 
provides multilingual translation and interpretation, sign language 
support, and cross cultural communication assistance to CIOs across 
CDC; (8) provides consultation and analysis of consumer research data 
to Centers/Institute/Offices (CIOs) used for developing and evaluating 
health communication and marketing to specific audiences; (9) manages 
day-to-day operations of meeting space within CDC's meeting center, the 
Global Communications Center; (10) manages CDC-INFO (CDC's telephone, 
email, and publications fulfillment services center); (11) oversees the 
agency-wide print management program; and (12) manages CDC-wide 
information services including electronic and postal distribution 
lists, and electronic announcements.
    Office of the Director (CAUD1). (1) Develops the strategic 
priorities and manages the program activities of the division; (2) 
provides leadership for ensuring all DCS products are of the highest 
quality; (3) helps CIOs use existing or develop new mechanisms for 
communicating with the public and CDC partners; (4) coordinates support 
for meetings held in the Global Communications Center with internal and 
external customers; (5) coordinates the use of the CDC exhibit for 
public health conferences; (6) manages overall IT-related functions for 
the division, including Create-IT (DCS' online internal tracking and 
triage system), Trados SDL (translation memory application), and CDC-
INFO IT applications; (7) provides and manages multi-year, multi-vendor 
CDC-wide communication contracts mechanism for use by CIO clients; (8) 
updates and manages Create-IT system for tracking and triage of work 
requests including associated customer satisfaction and other 
performance metrics for internal and external (CIO) use; (9) oversees 
the agency-wide print management program; (10) liaisons with contract 
suppliers, the Government Printing Office, HHS, and other agencies on 
matters pertaining to print and publication procurement; and (11) 
manages CDC-wide information services including electronic distribution 
lists, and electronic announcements.
    Delete in its entirety the title and functional statement for the 
CDC Washington Office (CAQC), within the Office of the Associate 
Director for Policy (CAQ).
    Delete in its entirety the title and functional statement for the 
Office of Diversity Management and Equal Employment Opportunity (CAV) 
and insert the following:
    Office of Equal Employment Opportunity (CAV). The Office of Equal 
Employment Opportunity (OEEO) is located in the Office of the Director, 
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The Director, OEEO, 
serves as the principal advisor to the Director, CDC, on all equal 
employment opportunity matters. The mission of OEEO is to ensure an 
environment that promotes equal employment opportunity for all 
individuals, eradicates discrimination and harassment in all forms, and 
promotes an inclusive environment that empowers employees to 
participate and support CDC's global health mission. In carrying out 
its mission, OEEO: (1) Develops and recommends for adoption CDC-wide 
equal employment opportunity policies, goals, and priorities to carry 
out the directives of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, U.S. 
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and Department of Health and 
Human Services (HHS) equal employment opportunity policies and 
requirements that are mandated by Title VII, Civil Rights Act of 1964; 
Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA); Rehabilitation Act of 
1973; Civil Service Reform Act; 29 CFR 1614, Federal Sector Equal 
Employment Opportunity; Executive Order 11478, Equal Employment 
Opportunity in the Federal Government; (2) provides leadership, 
direction, and technical guidance to CDC managers and staff for the 
development of comprehensive programs and plans; (3) coordinates and 
evaluates agency equal employment opportunity operations and plans, 
including affirmative action; (4) develops plans, programs, and 
procedures to assure the prompt receipt, investigation, and resolution 
of complaints of alleged discrimination by reason of race, sex, age, 
religion, national origin, handicap, or by reason of reprisal or 
retaliation; (5) coordinates the development of comprehensive special 
emphasis programs to assure full recognition of the needs of women, 
Hispanics, other minorities and the handicapped in hiring and 
employment; (6) identifies needs for OEEO functions within CDC and 
assures the development of a training curriculum for all CDC 
supervisory personnel; (7) prepares or coordinates the preparation of, 
reports and analyses designed to reflect the status of employment of 
women and minorities at CDC and maintains liaison with HHS and other 
organizations concerned with equal employment opportunity; (8) ensures 
effective coordination of OEEO activities with CDC personnel and 
training programs, and with CDC national centers manpower planning and 
support programs in the health professions; (9) develops a system of 
structured reviews and evaluations of CDC OEEO activities to assure 
effective operations and accountability; (10) assists in assuring the 
adequate allocation of resources for OEEO including the establishment 
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guidelines for recruiting, selection, and training of agency personnel; 
(11) develops and directs research and evaluation studies to focus on, 
and improve the effectiveness of, OEEO program activities; (12) 
provides direction for the agency's alternative dispute resolution 
activities; and (13) provides direct support for OEEO program 
activities in CDC.
    Delete in its entirety the functional statement for the Office of 
Minority Health and Health Equity (CAW), and insert the following:
    Office of Minority Health and Health Equity (CAW). In carrying out 
its mission, the Office of Minority Health and Health Equity: (1) 
Accelerates the work of CDC and its partners in improving health by 
eliminating health disparities, promoting conditions conducive to 
health, and achieving health equity; (2) provides leadership and 
support for the agency's research, policy, and prevention initiatives 
to promote and improve the health of women and girls; and (3) ensures 
CDC's diversity policies, procedures and practices support employees in 
reaching their full potential so that they may better accomplish CDC's 
mission and be effective guardians of public health.
    Minority Health and Health Equity Activity (CAW12). (1) Reframes 
eliminating health disparities as achievable; (2) facilitates the 
implementation of policies across CDC that promote the elimination of 
health disparities; (3) assures implementation of proven strategies 
across CDC programs that reduce health disparities in communities of 
highest risk; (4) advances the science and practice of health equity; 
and (5) collaborates with national and global partners to promote the 
reduction of health inequalities.
    Office of Women's Health (CAWB). The mission of the Office of 
Women's Health (OWH) is to provide leadership, advocacy, and support 
for the agency's research, policy, and prevention initiatives to 
promote and improve the health of women and girls. As the agency's 
leader for women's health issues, OWH: (1) Advises the CDC Director and 
leads the Women's Health Workgroup in the advancement of research, 
policies, and programs related to the health of women and girls; (2) 
provides leadership, assistance, and consultation to the agency's 
centers, offices, and programs to address women's health issues; (3) 
advances sound scientific knowledge, promotes the role of prevention, 
and works to improve the communication and understanding of women's 
health priorities for public health action by CDC and a diverse group 
of state and local programs, providers, consumers, and organizations; 
(4) creates, publishes, and disseminates communicative products and 
materials that highlight CDC priorities, opportunities, and strategies 
to improve health; (5) establishes and fosters relationships with 
others (i.e., government agencies, professional groups, academic 
institutions, organizations and small businesses) to increase awareness 
and strengthen implementation of women's health programs and practices; 
(6) represents the agency and serves as a liaison on women's health 
issues within and outside the Department of Health and Human Services; 
and (7) coordinates and manages efforts through dialogues, meetings, 
and other activities to increase awareness of public health and women's 
health issues.
    Diversity and Inclusion Management Program (CAWC). In carrying out 
its mission, the Diversity Management Program (DMP): (1) Provides and 
coordinates leadership for diversity issues CDC-wide; (2) ensures CDC's 
diversity policies, procedures and practices support employees in 
reaching their full potential so that they may better accomplish CDC's 
mission and be effective guardians of public health.

    Dated: December 16, 2013.
Sherri A. Berger,
Chief Operating Officer, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
[FR Doc. 2013-30850 Filed 12-30-13; 8:45 am]
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