[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 252 (Tuesday, December 31, 1996)] [Notices] [Pages 69107-69108] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 96-33096] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Notice of Meetings Pursuant to Public Law 92-463, notice is hereby given of meetings of five Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration committees (SAMHSA National Advisory Council, Center for Substance Abuse Prevention National Advisory Council, Center for Substance Abuse Treatment National Advisory Council, Center for Mental Health Services National Advisory Council, and the Advisory Committee for Women's Services) in January 1997. The first meeting will be a combined session of the committees and will be open and include discussions on parity for alcohol, drug abuse and mental health services; implications of welfare reform for populations that SAMHSA serves; and future directions for the Agency's Knowledge Development and Application program. Attendance by the public will be limited to space available. Interested persons may present information or views, orally or in writing, on issues pending before the committees. Those desiring to make formal presentations should contact Dr. Mary C. Knipmeyer, Acting Associate Administrator for Program and Policy Coordination, SAMHSA, 5600 Fishers Lane, Room 12C- 06, Rockville, Maryland, 20857, before January 10, and submit a brief statement of: the general nature of the information or arguments they wish to present, the names, addresses, and telephone number of proposed participants, identification of organizational affiliation, and an indication of the approximate time required to make their comments. Time for presentations may be limited by the number of requests. Photocopies, up to five pages of material, may be distributed at the meeting through the Executive Secretary, if provided by January 10. Substantive program information may be obtained from the contact whose name and telephone number is listed below. Committee Names: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration National Advisory Council Center for Substance Abuse Prevention National Advisory Council Center for Substance Abuse Treatment National Advisory Council Center for Mental Health Services National Advisory Council Advisory Committee for Women's Services Meeting Date: January 27, 1997 Place: Hyatt Regency Hotel, 1800 Presidents Street, Reston, Virginia Open: January 27, 1997, 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The SAMHSA National Advisory Council will hold an individual meeting and a portion of the meeting will be open and will provide orientation sessions about the mission of the Agency for new members. Attendance by the public will be limited to space available. Interested persons may present information or views, orally or in writing, on issues pending before the SAMHSA Council. Those desiring to make formal presentations should notify the contact person before January 10, and submit a brief statement of: the general nature of the information or arguments they wish to present, the names and addresses of proposed participants, and an indication of the approximate time required to make their comments. Time for presentations may be limited by the number of requests, so photocopies may be distributed at the meeting through the Executive Secretary, if provided by January 10. The meeting of the SAMHSA Council will also include a presentation and discussion of information about the Agency's procurement plans. Therefore, a portion of the meeting will be closed to the public as determined by the Administrator, SAMHSA in accordance with Title 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(3) and 5 U.S.C. App. 2, Section 10(d). A summary of the meeting and a roster of Council members may be obtained from: Ms. Susan E. Day, Program Assistant, SAMHSA National Advisory Council, 5600 Fishers Lane, Room 12C-15, Rockville, Maryland 20857. Telephone: (301) 443-4640. Substantive program information may be obtained from the contact whose name and telephone number is listed below. Committee Name: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration National Advisory Council Meeting Dates: January 28, 1997 Place: Hyatt Regency Hotel, 1800 Presidents Street, Reston, Virginia Closed: January 28, 1997, 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Open: January 28, 1997, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Contact: Toian Vaughn, Executive Secretary, Parklawn Building, Room 12C-15, Telephone: (301) 443-4640, Fax: (301) 443-1450 The Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP) National Advisory Council will also hold an individual meeting and a portion of the meeting will include the presentation and discussion of the Center's procurement plans. Therefore, a portion of this meeting will be closed to the public as determined by the Administrator, SAMHSA, in accordance with Title 5 U.S.C. 552(b)(3) and 5 U.S.C. App. 2, section 10(d). The agenda will also include a presentation from the Department of Education, discussions of administrative matters and announcements, and reports of workgroups of the SAMHSA National Advisory Council and the CSAP National Advisory Council. A summary of this meeting and roster of Council members may be obtained from: Yuth Nimit, Ph.D., Executive Secretary, CSAP National Advisory Council, Rockwall II Building Suite 901, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, Maryland 20857. Telephone: (301) 443-8455. Substantive program information may be obtained from the contact whose name and telephone number is listed below. Committee Name: Center for Substance Abuse Prevention National Advisory Council Meeting Date: January 28, 1997 Place: Hyatt Regency Hotel, 1800 Presidents Street, Reston, Virginia Closed: January 28, 1997, 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Open: January 28, 1997, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Contact: Yuth Nimit, Ph.D., Executive Secretary, Rockwall II Building, Suite 901, Telephone: (301) 443-8455 The Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT) National Advisory Council will also hold an individual meeting. The meeting will include the [[Page 69108]] review and discussion of information about the Center's procurement plans. Therefore, a portion of the meeting will be closed to the public as determined by the Administrator, SAMHSA, in accordance with Title 5 U.S.C. 552(b)(3) and 5 U.S.C. App. 2, sec. 10(d). The agenda will also include discussions of the Center's policy issues and current administrative, legislative, and program developments. A summary of the meeting and roster of Council members may be obtained from: Ms. Joann M. Exline, CSAT, Rockwall II Building, Suite 619, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, Maryland 20857. Telephone: (301) 443-8923. Substantive program information may be obtained from the contact whose name and telephone number is listed below. Committee Name: Center for Substance Abuse Treatment National Advisory Council Meeting Date: January 28, 1997 Place: Hyatt Regency Hotel, 1800 Presidents Street, Reston, Virginia Closed: January 28, 1997, 8:45 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Open: January 28, 1997, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Contact: Marjorie M. Cashion, Executive Secretary, Rockwall II Building, Suite 619, Telephone: (301) 443-6077 Dated: December 23, 1996. Jeri Lipov, Committee Management Officer, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. [FR Doc. 96-33096 Filed 12-30-96; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4162-20-P