[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 121 (Tuesday, June 24, 2014)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-14628]



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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES


Notification of Charter Renewal: National Preparedness and 
Response Science Board (Previously Known as the National Biodefense 
Science Board)

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

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services 
has renewed the charter of the National Preparedness and Response 
Science Board (NPRSB), previously known as the National Biodefense 
Science Board, for an additional two-year period through July 3, 2016.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Please submit any inquiries to CAPT 
Charlotte Spires, DVM, MPH, DACVPM, Executive Director and Designated 
Federal Official, National Preparedness and Response Science Board, 
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, U.S. 
Department of Health and Human Services, Thomas P. O'Neill Federal 
Building, Room number 14F18, 200 C St. SW., Washington, DC 20024; 
Office: 202-260-0627, Email address: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: As stipulated by the Federal Advisory 
Committee Act (FACA), 5 U.S.C. App. 2 Section 9(c), the U.S. Department 
of Health and Human Services is hereby giving notice of the renewal of 
the NPRSB charter for an additional two-year period. 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.

    Dated: June 13, 2014.
Nicole Lurie,
Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response.
[FR Doc. 2014-14628 Filed 6-23-14; 8:45 am]
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