[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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