[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 87 (Friday, May 3, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Pages 19942-19943]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-10839]



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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES


Statement of Organization, Functions and Delegations of 
Authority; Health Resources and Services Administration

    Part H, Chapter HB (Health Resources and Services Administration) 
of the Statement of Organization, Functions and Delegations of 
Authority of the Department of Health and Human Services (47 FR 38409-
24, August 31, 1982, as amended most recently at 61 FR 13503, dated 
March 27, 1996) is amended to reflect the following changes in the 
Bureau of Health Resources Development.
    Under Section HB-20, Organization and Functions, amend the 
functional statements for the Bureau of Health Resources Development 
(HBB) as follows:
    1. Delete the Information Resources Staff, Office of the Director, 
BHRD (HBB1), functional statement in its entirety.
    2. Establish the Office of Information Technology Management 
(HBB16), and enter the functional statement as follows:

Office of Information Technology Management (HBB16)

    The Office of Information Technology Management (OITM): (1) 
Develops, reviews and implements policies and procedures to promote 
improved ADP and information resources management capabilities, 
practices and clearances throughout BHRD; (2) develops and coordinates 
BHRD-wide plans and budgets for the management of information 
technology and services,

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including centralized data processing, office automation, and 
telecommunications; (3) develops and recommends policies and procedures 
relating to information resources management and support services; (4) 
plans, manages, administers and coordinates BHRD microcomputer systems, 
including all required linkages to networks inside and outside BHRD, 
including mainframe systems; (5) manages and coordinates state-of-the-
art information science technology and provides technical advice, 
consultation, and assistance in information resources management and 
the use of ADP resources; (6) develops and coordinates the 
implementation of information resources management with other HRSA 
Bureaus; (8) analyzes the Bureau's need for information systems and 
performs planning, feasibility, utility, practicality, cost/benefit, 
and impact studies preceding any new or major inter- or intra-Agency 
systems development or acquisition; (9) manages ADP clearance, 
purchase, installation, and maintenance of all BHRD hardware and 
software packages; (10) provides a full range of automated data 
processing activities to assist in the production of meaningful and 
timely information for Bureau management and its decision-making 
processes; (11) provides technical assistance and consultation on 
computer systems design, development, and operation to components 
within the Bureau and regional offices; (12) evaluates state-of-the-art 
hardware and software systems to test their applicability and cost 
effectiveness for use by BHRD program staff; (13) designs, develops, 
and carries out special studies and/or evaluations of Bureau programs 
requiring advanced computer applications, programming skills, and 
microcomputer-mainframe interaction; (14) performs liaison with HRSA 
IRM staff with respect to information systems policy and security 
issues, and other ADP concerns with HRSA, PHS or Department 
implications; (15) manages property and equipment management 
activities; and (16) oversees and directs telecommunications activities 
and services.

Delegations of Authority

    All delegations and re-delegations of authorities to officers and 
employees of the Bureau of Health Resources Development which were in 
effect immediately prior to the effective date of this reorganization 
will be continued in effect in them or their successors, pending 
further re-delegation, provided they are consistent with this 
reorganization.
    This reorganization is will be effective upon date of signature.

    Dated: April 22, 1996.
Ciro V. Sumaya,
Administrator, Health Resources and Services Administration.
[FR Doc. 96-10839 Filed 5-2-96; 8:45 am]
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