[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 235 (Monday, December 8, 2014)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-28722]



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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES


Meeting of the National Preparedness and Response 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 
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is hereby giving notice 
that the National Preparedness and Response Science Board (NPRSB), also 
known as the National Biodefense Science Board will be holding a public 
meeting on January 30, 2015.

DATES: The January 30, 2015, NPRSB public meeting is scheduled from 
9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. EST. The agenda is subject to change as 
priorities dictate. Please check the NPRSB Web site, located at 
WWW.PHE.GOV/NPRSB, for the most up-to-date information on the meeting.

ADDRESSES: Thomas P. O'Neil Federal Office Building, 200 C Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20024. To attend via teleconference, call toll-free 888-
946-7304, international dial-in 1-212-547-0362, pass-code 7491964. 
Please call 15 minutes prior to the beginning of the conference call to 
facilitate attendance. Pre-registration is required for public 
attendance. Individuals who wish to attend the meeting in person should 
submit an inquiry via the NPRSB Contact Form located at www.phe.gov/NPRSBComments.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Please submit an inquiry via the NPRSB 
Contact Form located at www.phe.gov/NPRSBComments.

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), HHS established the NPRSB. 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 
on other matters related to public health emergency preparedness and 
response.
    Background: This public meeting will be dedicated to swearing in 
the six new voting members who will replace the members whose 3-year 
terms will expire on December 31, 2014, and the re-appointment of two 
current members. Subsequent agenda topics will be added as priorities 
dictate.
    Availability of Materials: The meeting agenda and materials will be 
posted on the NPRSB Web site at www.phe.gov/nprsb prior to the meeting.
    Procedures for Providing Public Input: All written comments must be 
received prior to January 30, 2015. Please submit comments via the 
NPRSB Contact Form located at www.phe.gov/NPRSBComments. Individuals 
who plan to attend in-person and need special assistance, such as sign 
language interpretation or other reasonable accommodations, should 
submit a request via the NPRSB Contact Form located at www.phe.gov/
NPRSBcomments.

     Dated: December 1, 2014.
Nicole Lurie,
Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response.
[FR Doc. 2014-28722 Filed 12-5-14; 8:45 am]
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