[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 82 (Monday, May 1, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Pages 20364-20365]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-08703]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration


Establishment of the Interdepartmental Serious Mental Illness 
Coordinating Committee (ISMICC)

AGENCY: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 
Department of Health and Human Services.

ACTION: Notice of Establishment of the Interdepartmental Serious Mental 
Illness Coordinating Committee (ISMICC).

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SUMMARY: The Secretary of Health and Human Services (Secretary), in 
accordance with section 6031 of the 21st Century Cures Act, announces 
the establishment of the Interdepartmental Serious Mental Illness 
Coordinating Committee (ISMICC). The Secretary designated the Assistant 
Secretary for

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Mental Health and Substance Use as Chair of the ISMICC. This ISMICC 
will consist of federal members listed below or their designees and 
non-federal public members.

DATES: Established March 15, 2017.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Pamela Foote, Substance Abuse and 
Mental Health Services Administration, 5600 Fishers Lane, 14E53C, 
Rockville, MD 20857; telephone: 240-276-1279; email: 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Background and Authority

    The ISMICC is established in accordance with section 6031 of the 
21st Century Cures Act, and the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 
U.S.C. App., as amended, to report to the Secretary, Congress, and any 
other relevant federal department or agency on advances in serious 
mental illness (SMI) and serious emotional disturbance (SED), research 
related to the prevention of, diagnosis of, intervention in, and 
treatment and recovery of SMIs, SEDs, and advances in access to 
services and support for adults with SMI or children with SED. The 
Secretary designated the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and 
Substance Use as Chair of the ISMICC. In addition, the ISMICC will 
evaluate the effect federal programs related to serious mental illness 
have on public health, including public health outcomes such as (A) 
rates of suicide, suicide attempts, incidence and prevalence of SMIs, 
SEDs, and substance use disorders, overdose, overdose deaths, emergency 
hospitalizations, emergency room boarding, preventable emergency room 
visits, interaction with the criminal justice system, homelessness, and 
unemployment; (B) increased rates of employment and enrollment in 
educational and vocational programs; (C) quality of mental and 
substance use disorders treatment services; or (D) any other criteria 
as may be determined by the Secretary. Finally, the ISMICC will make 
specific recommendations for actions that agencies can take to better 
coordinate the administration of mental health services for adults with 
SMI or children with SED. Not later than 1(one) year after the date of 
enactment of the 21st Century Cures Act, and 5 (five) years after such 
date of enactment, the ISMICC shall submit a report to Congress and any 
other relevant federal department or agency.

II. Structure, Membership, and Operation

    This ISMICC will consist of federal members listed below or their 
designees and non-federal public members.
    Federal Membership: The ISMICC will be composed of the following 
federal members or their designees:
     The Secretary;
     The Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance 
Use;
     The Attorney General;
     The Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs;
     The Secretary of the Department of Defense;
     The Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban 
Development;
     The Secretary of the Department of Education;
     The Secretary of the Department of Labor;
     The Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid 
Services; and
     The Commissioner of the Social Security Administration.
    Non-federal Membership: The ISMICC shall also include not less than 
14 non-federal public members appointed by the Secretary of which:
     At least two individuals who have received treatment for a 
diagnosis of a SMI;
     A parent or legal guardian of an adult with a history of 
SMI or a child with a history of SED;
     A representative of a leading research, advocacy, or 
service organization for adults with SMI;
     At least two members who are one of the following:
    [cir] A licensed psychiatrist with experience treating SMI;
    [cir] A licensed psychologist with experience in treating SMI or 
SED;
    [cir] A licensed clinical social worker with experience treating 
SMIs or SEDs; or
    [cir] A licensed psychiatric nurse, nurse practitioner, or 
physician's assistant with experience in treating SMIs or SEDs.
     A licensed mental health professional with a specialty in 
treating children and adolescents with a SED;
     A mental health professional who has research or clinical 
mental health experience in working with minorities;
     A mental health professional who has research or clinical 
mental health experience in working with medically underserved 
populations;
     A state certified mental health peer support specialist;
     A judge with experience in adjudicating cases related to 
criminal justice or SMI;
     A law enforcement officer or corrections officer with 
extensive experience in interfacing with adults with a SMI, children 
with SED, or individuals in a mental health crisis; and
     An individual with experience providing services for 
homeless individuals and working with adults with SMI, children with a 
SED, or individuals in a mental health crisis.
    The term of office of a non-federal member of the ISMICC shall be 
for three years, subject to reappointment to serve for one or more 
additional three year terms. If a vacancy occurs in the ISMICC among 
the members, the Secretary shall make an appointment to fill such 
vacancy within 90 days from the date the vacancy occurs. Any member 
appointed to fill a vacancy for an unexpired term shall be appointed 
for the remainder of such term. A member may serve after the expiration 
of the member's term until a successor has been appointed. Initial 
appointments shall be made in such a manner as to ensure that the terms 
of the members not all expire in the same year. The ISMICC is required 
to meet twice per year. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services 
Administration shall provide orientation and training for new members 
of the ISMICC for their effective participation in the functions of the 
ISMICC.
    A separate Federal Register Notice will be posted to solicit 
nominations for the non-federal members of the ISMICC.

    Dated: April 13, 2017.
Carlos Castillo,
Committee Management Officer, SAMHSA.
[FR Doc. 2017-08703 Filed 4-28-17; 8:45 am]
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