[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 16 (Wednesday, January 25, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 4832-4833]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-01460]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES


National Biodefense Science Board; Public Meeting

AGENCY: Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR), 
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The National Biodefense Science Board (NBSB or the Board), 
authorized under Section 319M of the Public Health Service (PHS) Act, 
as added by Section 402 of the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness 
Act of 2006 and amended by Section 404 of the Pandemic and All-Hazards 
Preparedness Reauthorization Act, will hold a virtual, public meeting 
on March 9, 2023. The NBSB provides expert advice and guidance to the 
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) regarding current and 
future chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threats, as well 
as other matters related to disaster preparedness and response. The 
Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR) manages 
and convenes the NBSB on behalf the Secretary of HHS. The NBSB public 
meeting will beginning at 11:00 a.m. Eastern time. A detailed agenda 
and Zoom registration instructions will be available on the ASPR 
website.
    Procedures for Public Participation: The link to pre-register for 
the public meeting will be posted on the meeting website. The online 
meeting, which use a webinar format, will include American Sign 
Language interpretation and live captioning.
    Members of the public may provide written comments or submit 
questions at any time via email to [email protected]. Additionally, the NBSB 
invites stakeholders to request up to seven minutes to address the 
Board in-person during the meeting. The Board wishes to hear from 
experts from relevant

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biomedical, biodefense, or health industries; faculty or researchers at 
academic institutions; health professionals, health system experts, or 
those who work in health care consumer organizations; or experts in 
state, Tribal, territorial, or local government agencies. Requests to 
provide remarks to the NBSB during the public meeting must be sent to 
[email protected] by March 2, 2023. In that request, please provide the 
speaker's name, title, position, and organization, with a brief 
description of the topic that they will address. Requests to speak to 
the Board will be approved in consultation with the Board Chair and 
based on time available during the meeting.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: CAPT Christopher Perdue, NBSB 
Designated Federal Official, (202) 480-7226, [email protected].

Dawn O'Connell,
Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response.
[FR Doc. 2023-01460 Filed 1-24-23; 8:45 am]
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