[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 135 (Monday, July 15, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 42089-42090]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-16899]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Health Resources and Services Administration
Statement of Organization, Functions and Delegations of Authority
This notice amends Part R of the Statement of Organization,
Functions and Delegations of Authority of the Department of Health and
Human Services (HHS), Health Resources and Services Administration
(HRSA) (60 FR 56605, as amended November 6, 1995; as last amended at 78
FR 38720-38723 dated June 27, 2013).
This notice reflects organizational changes in the Health Resources
and Services Administration (HRSA). This notice updates the functional
statements for the Office of Communications and the Office of
Management. Specifically, this notice: (1) Transfers the Freedom of
Information Act function from the Office of Communications (RA6) to the
Office of Management (RB4), Division of Policy and Information
Coordination (RB41); and (2) updates the functional statements for the
Office of Communications, the Office of Management, and the Division of
Policy and Information Coordination.
Chapter RA6--Office of Communications
Section RA6-20, Functions
Delete the functional statement for the Office of Communications
(RA6) and replace in its entirety with the following:
The Office of Communications (RA6) provides leadership and general
policy and program direction, and conducts and coordinates
communications and public affairs activities of the agency.
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Specifically, the Office of Communications: (1) Serves as focal point
for coordination of agency communications activities with those of
other health agencies within the Department of Health and Human
Services and with field, state, local, voluntary, and professional
organizations; (2) develops and implements national communications
initiatives to inform and educate the public, health care
professionals, policy makers, and the media; (3) coordinates,
researches, writes, and prepares speeches and audiovisual presentations
for the HRSA Administrator and staff; (4) provides communication and
public affairs expertise and staff advice and support to the
Administrator in program and policy formulation and execution
consistent with policy direction established by the Assistant Secretary
for Public Affairs; (5) develops and implements policies and procedures
related to external media relations and internal employee
communications including those for the development, review, processing,
quality control, and dissemination of agency communications materials,
including exhibits and those disseminated electronically; (6) serves as
Communications and Public Affairs Officer for the agency including
establishment and maintenance of productive relationships with the news
media; (7) serves as focal point for intergovernmental affairs for the
agency; and (8) manages audio, visual, and multimedia activities in
support of communications efforts through multiple media formats.
Chapter RB4--Office of Management
Section RB4-20, Functions
Delete the functional statement for the immediate Office of
Management (RB4) and the Division of Policy and Information
Coordination (RB41) and replace in its entirety with the following:
Office of Management (RB4)
Provides HRSA-wide leadership, program direction, and coordination
of all phases of administrative management. Specifically, the Office of
Management: (1) Provides management expertise, staff advice, and
support to the Administrator in program and policy formulation and
execution; (2) provides administrative management services including
human resources, property management, space planning, safety, physical
security, and general administrative services; (3) conducts HRSA-wide
workforce analysis studies and surveys; (4) plans, directs, and
coordinates HRSA's activities in the areas of human resources
management, including labor relations, personnel security, and
performance; (5) coordinates the development of policy and regulations;
(6) oversees the development of annual operating objectives and
coordinates HRSA work planning and appraisals; (7) directs and
coordinates the agency's organizations, functions and delegations of
authority programs; (8) administers the agency's Executive Secretariat
and committee management functions; (9) provides staff support to the
agency Chief Travel Official; (10) provides staff support to the Deputy
Ethics Counselor; (11) directs, coordinates, and conducts workforce
development activities for the agency; and (12) coordinates the
implementation of the Freedom of Information Act for the agency.
Division of Policy and Information Coordination (RB41)
(1) Advises the Administrator and other key agency officials on
cross-cutting policy issues and assists in the identification and
resolution of cross-cutting policy issues and problems; (2) establishes
and maintains tracking systems that provide HRSA-wide coordination and
clearance of policies, regulations and guidelines; (3) plans, organizes
and directs the Executive Secretariat with primary responsibility for
preparation and management of written correspondence; (4) arranges
briefings for Department officials on critical policy issues and
oversees the development of necessary briefing documents; (5)
coordinates the preparation of proposed rules and regulations relating
to HRSA programs and coordinates review and comment on other Department
regulations and policy directives that may affect HRSA programs; (6)
oversees and coordinates the committee management activities; and (7)
coordinates the review and publication of Federal Register Notices; and
(8) coordinates the implementation of the Freedom of Information Act
for the agency.
Section RB4-30, Delegations of Authority
All delegations of authority and re-delegations of authority made
to HRSA officials that were in effect immediately prior to this
reorganization, and that are consistent with this reorganization, shall
continue in effect pending further re-delegation.
This reorganization is effective upon date of signature.
Dated: July 9, 2013.
Mary K. Wakefield,
Administrator.
[FR Doc. 2013-16899 Filed 7-12-13; 8:45 am]
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