[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 67 (Monday, April 10, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Page 17266]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-07051]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES


Meetings of the National Preparedness and Response Science Board 
and the National Advisory Committee on Children and Disasters

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

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) will 
hold a public meeting on April 12, 2017, and a joint public meeting 
with the National Advisory Committee on Children and Disasters (NACCD) 
on April 13, 2017. Notice of publication for the April 12-13, 2017 
meeting is less than 15 calendar days prior to the meeting, as 
exceptional circumstances exist. Pursuant to the Federal Advisory 
Committee Management Regulations, the notice for this meeting is given 
less than 15 calendar days prior to the meeting due to exceptional 
circumstance. It is imperative that the National Preparedness and 
Response Science Board (NPRSB) and the National Advisory Committee 
(NACCD) hold this April 12-13, 2017 meeting to accommodate the 
scheduling priorities of key participants. Given HHS's need for the 
NPRSB and NACCD's ongoing advice, and the scheduling difficulties of 
selecting alternative dates, the agency deems it important for the 
advisory committees to meet on April 12-13, 2017, despite the late 
notice.

DATES: The NPRSB will hold a public meeting on April 12, 2017 from 9:00 
a.m. to 11:00 a.m. EST. The NPRSB and NACCD will hold a joint public 
meeting on April 13, 2017, from 9:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. EST. The agenda 
is subject to change as priorities dictate.

ADDRESSES: Individuals who wish to participate should send an email 
under ``Contact Us'' to http://www.phe.gov/nprsb and http://www.phe.gov/naccd with ``NACCD Registration'' or ``NPRSB Registration'' 
in the subject line. The meeting will occur in person and via 
teleconference. To attend in-person or via teleconference, please visit 
the NPRSB and NACCD Web sites at http://www.phe.gov/nprsb and http://www.phe.gov/naccd for further instructions.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: CDR Evelyn Seel, MPH at (202) 205-
7960. Please submit an inquiry via the NPRSB Contact Form or the NACCD 
Contact Form located at http://www.phe.gov/NACCDComments or http://www.phe.gov/NBSBComments.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to section 319M of the PHS Act (42 
U.S.C. 247d-7f) and section 222 of the PHS 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 NPRSB 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. Pursuant to the Federal 
Advisory Committee Act (FACA) of 1972 (5 U.S.C., Appendix, as amended), 
and section 2811A of the Public Health Service (PHS) Act (42 U.S.C. 
300hh-10a), as added by section 103 of the Pandemic and All Hazards 
Preparedness Reauthorization Act of 2013 (Pub. L. 113-5), the HHS 
Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of the U.S. Department of 
Homeland Security, established the NACCD. The purpose of the NACCD is 
to provide advice and consultation to the HHS Secretary with respect to 
the medical and public health needs of children in relation to 
disasters.
    Background: The NPRSB public meeting on April 12, 2017, will be 
dedicated to the swearing-in of one new voting member and the re-
appointment of five existing members. The NPRSB and NACCD will hold a 
joint public meeting and ASPR Day on April 13, 2017, with presentations 
on ASPR priorities, the National Health Security Strategy, and 
stakeholder updates. The Designated Federal Official of the NPRSB and 
the NACCD may add subsequent agenda topics as priorities dictate. Any 
additional agenda topics will be available on the April 12 and 13, 2017 
meeting Web pages of the NPRSB and NACCD, which are available at http://www.phe.gov/nprsb and http://www.phe.gov/naccd.
    Availability of Materials: The joint meeting agenda and materials 
are posted prior to the meeting on April 12 and 13, 2017 meeting Web 
pages at http://www.phe.gov/nprsb and http://www.phe.gov/naccd.
    Procedures for Providing Public Input: Members of the public attend 
in-person or by teleconference via a toll-free call-in phone number, 
which is available on the NPRSB or NACCD Web sites at http://www.phe.gov/nprsb and http://www.phe.gov/naccd. All members of the 
public are encouraged to provide written comment to the NPRSB and 
NACCD. Submit all written comments prior to April 12, 2017, to their 
Web sites, under ``Contact Us,'' at http://www.phe.gov/nprsb and http://www.phe.gov/naccd with ``NACCD Public Comment'' or ``NPRSB Public 
Comment'' as the subject line. The NACCD and NPRSB receive any public 
comments by close of business one week prior to the teleconference.

    Dated: April 4, 2017.
George W. Korch, Jr.,
Acting Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response.
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