[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 251 (Tuesday, December 31, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 79697-79699]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-30850]
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Statement of Organization, Functions, and Delegations of
Authority
Part C (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) of the
Statement of Organization, Functions, and Delegations of Authority of
the Department of Health and Human Services (45 FR 67772-76, dated
October 14, 1980, and corrected at 45 FR 69296, October 20, 1980, as
amended most recently at 78 FR 73543-73545, dated December 6, 2013) is
amended to reflect the reorganization for the staff offices within the
Office of the Director, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Section C-B, Organization and Functions, is hereby amended as
follows:
After the functional statement for the Office of the Director (CA),
insert the following:
Program Performance and Evaluation Office (CA1). The mission of the
Program Performance and Evaluation Office (PPEO) is to increase the
impact and effectiveness of public health programs through innovation
and sound program design and the use of performance and evaluation data
for continuous improvement. In carrying out this mission, PPEO: (1)
Provides agency-wide direction, standards, and technical assistance for
program planning, performance and accountability, and program
evaluation and effectiveness; (2) serves as advisor to the CDC
Principal Deputy Director and the CDC Director's Office on key
programmatic activities; (3) provides intensive analytic and advisory
assistance to enable effective redesign of select program priorities;
(4) represents the CDC vision, mission, and program strategy internally
and externally; (5) develops and promotes new initiatives based on
emerging issues, science, and policy; (6) supports the harmonization
and integration of performance measurement, accountability, and program
evaluation; (7) provides agency-wide direction, standards, and
technical assistance to support and guide program evaluation,
monitoring, and performance measurement by programs; (8) guides the
collection and analysis of performance and accountability data,
including Healthy People 2020, the Program Assessment Rating Tool and
the Government Performance and Results Act; (9) supports assessment of
program effectiveness to guide further science, policy, and
programmatic efforts; (10) manages evaluation fellowship; (11) guides
performance-based strategic planning; (12) drives short-term and long-
term program planning; (13) establishes routine, continuous improvement
based on effective program evaluation, and performance measurement;
(14) supports evidence-driven program redesign; (15) coordinates action
planning for high impact initiatives; and (16) develops, promotes and
coordinates new initiatives.
CDC-Washington Office (CAB). (1) Directs and manages CDC
interactions with Congress; (2) develops and executes legislative
strategies; (3) collaborates with the Office of the Chief Operating
Officer on the development and execution of strategies in Congress that
advance CDC appropriations priorities; (4) builds Congressional
relations; (5) tracks and analyzes legislation; (6) develops strategy
and leads response efforts for Congressional oversight; (7) builds
relations with government agencies and other organizations to advance
policy agendas, with an emphasis on federal agencies; (8) protects and
advances the agency's reputation, scientific credibility, and
interests; (9) informs CDC leadership of current developments and
provides insight into the Washington policy environment; (10)
coordinates District of Columbia-area assignees and helps maximize
their impact in supporting the agency's strategies and priorities; and
(11) coordinates CDC's partnership activities as they relate to
Washington-based, or Washington-focused organizations, and works across
the agency to advance Washington relationships.
Delete in its entirety the mission and functional statements for
the Office of the Associate Director for Program (CAF), within the
Office of the Director (CA).
Delete in its entirety the mission statement for the Management
Analysis and Services Office (CAJRC), within the Office of the Chief
Information Officer (CAJR), Office of the Chief Operating Officer
(CAJ), and insert the following:
Management Analysis and Services Office (CAJRC). The Management
Analysis and Services Office (MASO) mission is supporting the
functioning and integrity of CDC's administrative functions. MASO
supports the CDC mission through professional services in high impact
areas across the agency. Customer-centered services are delivered by
MASO in the areas of records management; federal advisory committee
management; internal controls and risk management; and policy
management. The scope of MASO's services also encompass oversight,
regulatory interpretation, policy guidance, technical advice, and
coordination in the areas of delegations of authority, organizations
and functions, and electronic forms management.
Delete in its entirety the functional statement for the Information
Services Branch (CAJRCC), within the
[[Page 79698]]
Management Analysis and Services Office (CAJRC), and insert the
following:
Information Services Branch (CAJRCC). (1) Develops and manages
appropriate technology architecture and methodology for innovative and
leading edge applications, databases, and systems that broaden and
expand CDC's electronic resource toolbox; (2) provides CDC-wide
electronic forms management services, including development,
coordination of clearances, and inventory management; and (3) manages
the agency Resource Index to support CDC call management services and
hotlines.
Delete in its entirety the title for the Office of Prevention
through Healthcare (CAQ12), within the Office of the Director (CAQ1),
Office of the Associate Director for Policy (CAQ), and insert the title
Office of Health System Collaboration (CAQ12).
Delete in their entirety the mission and functional statements for
the Division of Communication Service (CAUD), and the Office of the
Director (CAUD1), within the Office of the Associate Director for
Communication (CAUD), and insert the following:
Division of Communication Services (CAUD). The Division of
Communication Services (DCS) provides agency-wide CDC graphics,
broadcast, photography, translation, interpretation and sign language,
public information, and communication consultation/analysis leadership
and support. To carry out its mission, the division performs the
following functions: (1) Ensures broadcast functionality/broadcast
engineering support including connectivity among physical assets such
as the Global Communications Center, Emergency Operations Center, and
continuity of operations for CDC; (2) develops and disseminates video
and audio production; (3) manages CDC graphic design and production
services including CDC branding and identity standards; (4) supports
new broadcast communication mechanisms (e.g. HHS TV, CDC TV, radio/TV
broadcast, podcast, webcast, and videos-on-demand) for CDC programs;
(5) provides support for broadcast delivery press conferences and media
interviews; (6) provides scientific and events photography; (7)
provides multilingual translation and interpretation, sign language
support, and cross cultural communication assistance to CIOs across
CDC; (8) provides consultation and analysis of consumer research data
to Centers/Institute/Offices (CIOs) used for developing and evaluating
health communication and marketing to specific audiences; (9) manages
day-to-day operations of meeting space within CDC's meeting center, the
Global Communications Center; (10) manages CDC-INFO (CDC's telephone,
email, and publications fulfillment services center); (11) oversees the
agency-wide print management program; and (12) manages CDC-wide
information services including electronic and postal distribution
lists, and electronic announcements.
Office of the Director (CAUD1). (1) Develops the strategic
priorities and manages the program activities of the division; (2)
provides leadership for ensuring all DCS products are of the highest
quality; (3) helps CIOs use existing or develop new mechanisms for
communicating with the public and CDC partners; (4) coordinates support
for meetings held in the Global Communications Center with internal and
external customers; (5) coordinates the use of the CDC exhibit for
public health conferences; (6) manages overall IT-related functions for
the division, including Create-IT (DCS' online internal tracking and
triage system), Trados SDL (translation memory application), and CDC-
INFO IT applications; (7) provides and manages multi-year, multi-vendor
CDC-wide communication contracts mechanism for use by CIO clients; (8)
updates and manages Create-IT system for tracking and triage of work
requests including associated customer satisfaction and other
performance metrics for internal and external (CIO) use; (9) oversees
the agency-wide print management program; (10) liaisons with contract
suppliers, the Government Printing Office, HHS, and other agencies on
matters pertaining to print and publication procurement; and (11)
manages CDC-wide information services including electronic distribution
lists, and electronic announcements.
Delete in its entirety the title and functional statement for the
CDC Washington Office (CAQC), within the Office of the Associate
Director for Policy (CAQ).
Delete in its entirety the title and functional statement for the
Office of Diversity Management and Equal Employment Opportunity (CAV)
and insert the following:
Office of Equal Employment Opportunity (CAV). The Office of Equal
Employment Opportunity (OEEO) is located in the Office of the Director,
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The Director, OEEO,
serves as the principal advisor to the Director, CDC, on all equal
employment opportunity matters. The mission of OEEO is to ensure an
environment that promotes equal employment opportunity for all
individuals, eradicates discrimination and harassment in all forms, and
promotes an inclusive environment that empowers employees to
participate and support CDC's global health mission. In carrying out
its mission, OEEO: (1) Develops and recommends for adoption CDC-wide
equal employment opportunity policies, goals, and priorities to carry
out the directives of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, U.S.
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and Department of Health and
Human Services (HHS) equal employment opportunity policies and
requirements that are mandated by Title VII, Civil Rights Act of 1964;
Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA); Rehabilitation Act of
1973; Civil Service Reform Act; 29 CFR 1614, Federal Sector Equal
Employment Opportunity; Executive Order 11478, Equal Employment
Opportunity in the Federal Government; (2) provides leadership,
direction, and technical guidance to CDC managers and staff for the
development of comprehensive programs and plans; (3) coordinates and
evaluates agency equal employment opportunity operations and plans,
including affirmative action; (4) develops plans, programs, and
procedures to assure the prompt receipt, investigation, and resolution
of complaints of alleged discrimination by reason of race, sex, age,
religion, national origin, handicap, or by reason of reprisal or
retaliation; (5) coordinates the development of comprehensive special
emphasis programs to assure full recognition of the needs of women,
Hispanics, other minorities and the handicapped in hiring and
employment; (6) identifies needs for OEEO functions within CDC and
assures the development of a training curriculum for all CDC
supervisory personnel; (7) prepares or coordinates the preparation of,
reports and analyses designed to reflect the status of employment of
women and minorities at CDC and maintains liaison with HHS and other
organizations concerned with equal employment opportunity; (8) ensures
effective coordination of OEEO activities with CDC personnel and
training programs, and with CDC national centers manpower planning and
support programs in the health professions; (9) develops a system of
structured reviews and evaluations of CDC OEEO activities to assure
effective operations and accountability; (10) assists in assuring the
adequate allocation of resources for OEEO including the establishment
of
[[Page 79699]]
guidelines for recruiting, selection, and training of agency personnel;
(11) develops and directs research and evaluation studies to focus on,
and improve the effectiveness of, OEEO program activities; (12)
provides direction for the agency's alternative dispute resolution
activities; and (13) provides direct support for OEEO program
activities in CDC.
Delete in its entirety the functional statement for the Office of
Minority Health and Health Equity (CAW), and insert the following:
Office of Minority Health and Health Equity (CAW). In carrying out
its mission, the Office of Minority Health and Health Equity: (1)
Accelerates the work of CDC and its partners in improving health by
eliminating health disparities, promoting conditions conducive to
health, and achieving health equity; (2) provides leadership and
support for the agency's research, policy, and prevention initiatives
to promote and improve the health of women and girls; and (3) ensures
CDC's diversity policies, procedures and practices support employees in
reaching their full potential so that they may better accomplish CDC's
mission and be effective guardians of public health.
Minority Health and Health Equity Activity (CAW12). (1) Reframes
eliminating health disparities as achievable; (2) facilitates the
implementation of policies across CDC that promote the elimination of
health disparities; (3) assures implementation of proven strategies
across CDC programs that reduce health disparities in communities of
highest risk; (4) advances the science and practice of health equity;
and (5) collaborates with national and global partners to promote the
reduction of health inequalities.
Office of Women's Health (CAWB). The mission of the Office of
Women's Health (OWH) is to provide leadership, advocacy, and support
for the agency's research, policy, and prevention initiatives to
promote and improve the health of women and girls. As the agency's
leader for women's health issues, OWH: (1) Advises the CDC Director and
leads the Women's Health Workgroup in the advancement of research,
policies, and programs related to the health of women and girls; (2)
provides leadership, assistance, and consultation to the agency's
centers, offices, and programs to address women's health issues; (3)
advances sound scientific knowledge, promotes the role of prevention,
and works to improve the communication and understanding of women's
health priorities for public health action by CDC and a diverse group
of state and local programs, providers, consumers, and organizations;
(4) creates, publishes, and disseminates communicative products and
materials that highlight CDC priorities, opportunities, and strategies
to improve health; (5) establishes and fosters relationships with
others (i.e., government agencies, professional groups, academic
institutions, organizations and small businesses) to increase awareness
and strengthen implementation of women's health programs and practices;
(6) represents the agency and serves as a liaison on women's health
issues within and outside the Department of Health and Human Services;
and (7) coordinates and manages efforts through dialogues, meetings,
and other activities to increase awareness of public health and women's
health issues.
Diversity and Inclusion Management Program (CAWC). In carrying out
its mission, the Diversity Management Program (DMP): (1) Provides and
coordinates leadership for diversity issues CDC-wide; (2) ensures CDC's
diversity policies, procedures and practices support employees in
reaching their full potential so that they may better accomplish CDC's
mission and be effective guardians of public health.
Dated: December 16, 2013.
Sherri A. Berger,
Chief Operating Officer, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
[FR Doc. 2013-30850 Filed 12-30-13; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4160-18-M