[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 121 (Tuesday, June 24, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Page 35755]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-14628]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Notification of Charter Renewal: National Preparedness and
Response Science Board (Previously Known as the National Biodefense
Science Board)
AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, Department of Health and Human
Services.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services
has renewed the charter of the National Preparedness and Response
Science Board (NPRSB), previously known as the National Biodefense
Science Board, for an additional two-year period through July 3, 2016.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Please submit any inquiries to CAPT
Charlotte Spires, DVM, MPH, DACVPM, Executive Director and Designated
Federal Official, National Preparedness and Response Science Board,
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services, Thomas P. O'Neill Federal
Building, Room number 14F18, 200 C St. SW., Washington, DC 20024;
Office: 202-260-0627, Email address: [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: As stipulated by the Federal Advisory
Committee Act (FACA), 5 U.S.C. App. 2 Section 9(c), the U.S. Department
of Health and Human Services is hereby giving notice of the renewal of
the NPRSB charter for an additional two-year period. 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 on other matters related to public health
emergency preparedness and response.
Dated: June 13, 2014.
Nicole Lurie,
Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response.
[FR Doc. 2014-14628 Filed 6-23-14; 8:45 am]
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