[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 227 (Monday, November 25, 2019)]
[Notices]
[Page 64909]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-25544]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES


National Biodefense Science Board: Public Meeting

AGENCY: Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response 
(ASPR), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The HHS Office of the Secretary is hosting the National 
Biodefense Science Board (NBSB) Public Meeting in Washington, DC, 
December 3, 2019. The purpose of the meeting is to gather information 
to develop expert advice provided by NBSB 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. Retiring NBSB board members will also be presented with 
certificates and a signed letter of appreciation.

DATES: The NBSB Public Meeting is being held December 3, 2019, from 
10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).

ADDRESSES: Please visit the NBSB website (https://www.phe.gov/nbsb) for 
all additional information regarding the NBSB or meeting details.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: CAPT Christopher Perdue, MD, MPH, 
Designated Federal Official, NBSB, ASPR, HHS; 202-401-5837; 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to section 319M of the Public 
Health Service Act, HHS has established the NBSB to 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.
    Availability of Materials: Participants are encouraged to visit the 
NBSB website (http://www.phe.gov/nbsb) for information about the 
meeting, including the agenda.
    Procedures for Providing Public Input: Members of the public are 
encouraged to go to the NBSB website (http://www.phe.gov/nbsb) for 
instructions about the submission of written comments.

    Dated: November 20, 2019.
Robert P. Kadlec,
Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response.
[FR Doc. 2019-25544 Filed 11-22-19; 8:45 am]
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