[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 198 (Thursday, October 13, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Page 63622]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-26389]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Meeting of the National Biodefense Science Board
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 U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services is hereby giving notice that
the National Biodefense Science Board (NBSB) will be holding a public
meeting via teleconference. The meeting is open to the public.
DATES: The NBSB will hold a public meeting on October 28, 2011 from 3
p.m. to 4 p.m. EST. The agenda is subject to change as priorities
dictate.
ADDRESSES: The meeting will occur by teleconference. To attend, call 1-
866-395-4129, pass-code ``ASPR.'' Please call 15 minutes prior to the
beginning of the conference call to facilitate attendance. Individuals
who wish to participate should send an email to NBSB@HHS.GOV with
``NBSB Registration'' in the subject line.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: E-mail: NBSB@HHS.GOV.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to section 319M of the Public
Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d-7f) and section 222 of the Public
Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 217a), the Department of Health and Human
Services established the National Biodefense Science Board. The Board
shall provide expert advice and guidance to the Secretary on
scientific, technical, and other matters of special interest to the
Department of Health and Human Services regarding current and future
chemical, biological, nuclear, and radiological agents, whether
naturally occurring, accidental, or deliberate. The Board may also
provide advice and guidance to the Secretary and/or the Assistant
Secretary for Preparedness and Response on other matters related to
public health emergency preparedness and response.
Background: The majority of this public meeting teleconference will
be dedicated to a discussion of the report and recommendations from the
NBSB's Anthrax Vaccine Working Group. Subsequent agenda topics will be
added as priorities dictate. Any additional agenda topics will be
available on the Board's October meeting Web page prior to the public
meeting.
Availability of Materials: The meeting agenda and materials will be
posted prior to the meeting on the October meeting Web page at http://www.phe.gov/preparedness/legal/boards/nbsb/pages/default.aspx.
Procedures for Providing Public Input: Members of the public are
invited to attend by teleconference via a toll-free call-in phone
number. The teleconference will be operator assisted to allow the
public the opportunity to provide comments to the Board. Public
participation will be limited to time and space available. Public
comments will be limited to no more than 3 minutes per speaker. To be
placed on the public comment list, notify the operator when you join
the teleconference.
Public comments received by close of business one week prior to
each teleconference will be distributed to the NBSB in advance. Submit
comments via email to NBSB@HHS.GOV, with ``NBSB Public Comment'' as the
subject line.
Dated: October 5, 2011.
Nicole Lurie,
Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response.
[FR Doc. 2011-26389 Filed 10-12-11; 8:45 am]
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