[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 106 (Friday, June 1, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 32641-32642]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-13387]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Meetings of the National Biodefense Science Board
AGENCY: Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the
Secretary.
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 closed
session under exemption 9(B) of the Government in Sunshine Act, 5
U.S.C. 552b(c), in addition to a public meeting the following day.
DATES: The June 26, 2012, NBSB public meeting is tentatively scheduled
from 9:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. The closed session of the NBSB will take place
on June 25, 2012, and is tentatively scheduled from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00
p.m. The agendas for both days are subject to change as priorities
dictate. Please check the NBSB Web site for the most up-to-date
information on these meetings.
ADDRESSES: The June 26, 2012, public meeting will be held at the
Washington Plaza Hotel, 10 Thomas Circle Northwest, Washington, DC
20005. To attend by teleconference and/or Web cast, please refer to the
NBSB Web site for further instructions at WWW.PHE.GOV/NBSB. Please log-
in/call 15 minutes prior to the beginning of the meeting to facilitate
attendance. Pre-registration is optional for in-person attendance,
however online access to the Web cast is required by June 21, 2012.
Individuals who wish to attend the meeting in-person should send an
email to NBSB@HHS.GOV with ``NBSB Registration'' in the subject line by
June 21, 2012. The closed session will not be open to the public as
stipulated under exemption 9(B) of the Government in Sunshine Act, 5
U.S.C. section 552b(c).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The National Biodefense Science Board
mailbox: 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 (HHS) regarding current and
future chemical, biological, nuclear, and radiological
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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 (ASPR) on other
matters related to public health emergency preparedness and response.
Background: The June 26, 2012, public meeting will be dedicated to
the introduction of two new tasks to the NBSB. The NBSB is being tasked
to advise the HHS Secretary on the development of a national public
health and healthcare situational awareness strategy and implementation
plan. In addition, the NBSB, in collaboration with the Public Health
Preparedness and Response--Board of Scientific Counselors, a Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention Federal Advisory Committee, is being
tasked with identification and evaluation of the anticipated
responsibilities of the Strategic National Stockpile for the year 2020.
The NBSB continues to review and evaluate the 2012 Public Health
Emergency Medical Countermeasures Enterprise (PHEMCE) Strategy and
Implementation Plan (SIP). Therefore, the Board's deliberations on the
PHEMCE SIP task are being conducted in closed sessions in accordance
with provisions set forth under exemption 9(B) of the Government in
Sunshine Act, 5 U.S.C. 552b(c), and with approval by the ASPR. For a
full description for the basis for closing the meeting on June 25,
2012, please see the previous meeting notice published at 77 FR 13129
(2012).
Availability of Materials: The meeting agenda and materials will be
posted on the NBSB Web site at www.PHE.GOV/NBSB prior to the meeting.
Procedures for Providing Public Input: Any member of the public
providing oral comments at the meeting must sign-in at the registration
desk and provide his/her name, address, and affiliation. All written
comments must be received prior to June 21, 2012, and should be sent by
email to NBSB@HHS.GOV with ``NBSB Public Comment'' as the subject line.
Individuals who plan to attend and need special assistance, such as
sign language interpretation or other reasonable accommodations, should
email NBSB@HHS.GOV.
Dated: May 25, 2012.
Nicole Lurie,
Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response.
[FR Doc. 2012-13387 Filed 5-31-12; 8:45 am]
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