[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 220 (Thursday, November 16, 2017)] [Notices] [Pages 53500-53501] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2017-24871] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Board of Scientific Counselors, National Center for Health Statistics (BSC, NCHS) AGENCY: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). ACTION: Notice of meeting. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the CDC, announces the following meeting for BSC, NCHS. This meeting is open to the public; however, visitors must be processed in accordance with established federal policies and procedures. For foreign nationals or non-U.S. citizens, pre-approval is required (please contact Gwen Mustaf, 301-458-4500, [email protected], or Charles Rothwell, [email protected] at least 10 days in advance for requirements). All visitors are required to present a valid form of picture identification issued by a state, federal or international government. As required by the Federal Property Management Regulations, all persons entering in or on Federal controlled property and their packages, briefcases, and other containers in their immediate possession are subject to being x-rayed and inspected. Federal law prohibits the knowing possession or the causing to be present of firearms, explosives and other dangerous weapons and illegal substances. The meeting room accommodates approximately 78 people. DATES: The meeting will be held on January 11, 2018, 11:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m., EDT, and January 12, 2018, 8:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m., EDT. ADDRESSES: NCHS Headquarters, 3311 Toledo Road, Hyattsville, Maryland 20782. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Charles J. Rothwell, Director, NCHS/ CDC, 3311 Toledo Road, Room 2627, Hyattsville, Maryland 20782, telephone (301) 458-4500, email [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Purpose: This committee is charged with providing advice and making recommendations to the Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services; the Director, CDC; and the Director, NCHS, regarding the scientific and technical program goals and objectives, strategies, and priorities of NCHS. Matters to be Considered: The agenda includes welcome remarks by NCHS [[Page 53501]] leadership; update of Legislation Relating to the Evidence Based Policy Commission; update on National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys Reports and Activities; update on Division of Health Care Statistics Reports and Activities; update on Vital Statistics activities; and update on International Activities of NCHS. Requests to make oral presentations should be submitted in writing to the contact person listed below. All requests must contain the name, address, telephone number, and organizational affiliation of the presenter. Written comments should not exceed five single-spaced typed pages in length and must be received by December 26, 2017. Agenda items are subject to change as priorities dictate. The Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, has been delegated the authority to sign Federal Register notices pertaining to announcements of meetings and other committee management activities, for both the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. Elaine L. Baker, Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [FR Doc. 2017-24871 Filed 11-15-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163-19-P