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> / Notices
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> wishes auxiliary aids (such as a sign language interpreter) or other
> special accommodations, please contact, prior to June 8, 2005, Barbara
> Ransom, Room
>
> 1241, 811 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20571, Voice (202)
>
> 565--3525 or TDD (202) 565--3377. *FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:*
> For further information,
>
> contact Barbara Ransom, Room 1241,
>
> 811 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20571, (202) 565--3525.
> **Howard Schweitzer,**
>
> *Deputy General Counsel*
>
> \[FR Doc. 05--10485 Filed 5--25--05; 8:45 am\]
>
> **BILLING CODE 6690--01--M**
>
> **FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM Formations of, Acquisitions by, and Mergers
> of Bank Holding Companies**
>
> The companies listed in this notice have applied to the Board for
> approval, pursuant to the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 (12 U.S.C.
> 1841 *et seq.*)
>
> (BHC Act), Regulation Y (12 CFR Part
>
> 225), and all other applicable statutes and regulations to become a
> bank holding company and/or to acquire the assets or the ownership of,
> control of, or the power to vote shares of a bank or bank holding
> company and all of the banks and nonbanking companies owned by the
> bank holding company, including the companies listed below.
>
> The applications listed below, as well as other related filings
> required by the Board, are available for immediate inspection at the
> Federal Reserve Bank indicated. The application also will be available
> for inspection at the offices of the Board of Governors. Interested
> persons may express their views in writing on the standards enumerated
> in the BHC Act (12 U.S.C. 1842(c)). If the proposal also involves the
> acquisition of a nonbanking company, the review also includes whether
> the acquisition of the nonbanking company complies with the standards
> in section 4 of the BHC Act
>
> (12 U.S.C. 1843). Unless otherwise noted, nonbanking activities will
> be conducted throughout the United States. Additional information on
> all bank holding companies may be obtained from the National
> Information Center website at *www.ffiec.gov/nic/*.
>
> Unless otherwise noted, comments regarding each of these applications
> must be received at the Reserve Bank indicated or the offices of the
> Board of Governors not later than June 20, 2005.
>
> **A. Federal Reserve Bank of New York** (Jay Bernstein, Bank
> Supervision Officer) 33 Liberty Street, New York, New York 10045-0001:

*1. Park Avenue Bancorp, Inc.*, New York, New York; to become a bank
holding company by acquiring 80.1 percent of the voting shares of The
Park Avenue Bank, New York, New York. Board of Governors of the Federal
Reserve System, May 20, 2005.

**Robert deV. Frierson,**

*Deputy Secretary of the Board.*

\[FR Doc. 05--10516 Filed 5--25--05; 8:45 am\]

**BILLING CODE 6210--01--S**

**GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION**

**\[FTR 2005--N2\]**

**Office of Governmentwide Policy Governmentwide Relocation Advisory
Board, Public Meetings-2005**

**AGENCY:** Office of Governmentwide

Policy, GSA.

**ACTION:** Notice.

**SUMMARY:** The General Services Administration (GSA) is announcing
five additional public meetings of the Governmentwide Relocation
Advisory Board (Board) for 2005. The Board is examining a wide range of
management issues related to relocation polices. Its first priority is
to review the current policies promulgated through the Federal Travel
Regulation (FTR) for relocation allowances and associated
reimbursements. The next five Board meetings and conference calls
scheduled for 2005 will be:

**June 21, 2005**

*Location*: General Services Administration, Auditorium, 1800 F Street
NW., Washington DC 20405

*Time*: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (eastern daylight time)

*Teleconference*: A public-accessible teleconference line is available
for the entire meeting the number is (888) 551-

7093 the participant pass code is 613820

**June 22, 2005**

> *Location*: Omni Shoreham Hotel, 2500

Calvert Street, NW., Washington, DC

20008

*Time*: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (eastern daylight time)

*Teleconference*: A public-accessible teleconference line is available
for the entire meeting the number is (888) 551-

7093 the participant pass code is 613820

**June 23, 2005**

> *Location*: Omni Shoreham Hotel, 2500

Calvert Street, NW., Washington, DC

20008

*Time*: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (eastern daylight time)

*Teleconference*: A public-accessible teleconference line is available
for the entire meeting the number is (888) 551-

7093 the participant pass code is 613820

**July 20, 2005**

> *Location*: Conference Call

*Time*: 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (eastern daylight time)

*Teleconference*: A public-accessible teleconference line number is
(888) 551-

7093 the participant pass code is 613820

**August 17, 2005**

> *Location*: Conference Call

*Time*: 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (eastern daylight time)

*Teleconference*: A public-accessible teleconference line number is
(888) 551-

7093 the participant pass code is 613820

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:** Patrick O'Grady, Designated Federal
Officer (DFO), General Services Administration, 1800 F Street NW., Room
1221, Washington, DC 20405, via phone at (202) 208-4493; email at
*patrick.ogrady@gsa.gov*, fax at (202)

208-1398, for further information on submitting written or brief oral
comments that is not mentioned below. General information concerning the
Board can be obtained on the GSA Web site: *www.gsa.gov/travelpolicy*.

**Providing Oral or Written Comments at Board Meetings**: GSA will
accept written comments of any length, and accommodate oral public
comments whenever possible. Public comments may be made at either the
June 21, 22

or 23 meetings. GSA expects that public statements presented at its
meetings will not be repetitive of previously

submitted oral or written statements. *Oral Comments*: In general, each
individual or group requesting an oral presentation will be limited to a
total time of ten minutes (unless otherwise indicated). Requests to
provide oral comments must be in writing (e-mail,

fax or mail) and received by Mr. O'Grady no later than noon eastern
daylight time five business days prior to the meeting in order to
reserve time on the meeting agenda. Speakers should bring at least 75
copies of their comments and presentation slides for distribution to the
Board and the public at the meeting.

*Written Comments*: Although the GSA accepts written comments until the
date of the meeting, Mr. O'Grady should receive written comments no
later than noon eastern daylight time five business days prior to the
meeting so that the comments may be provided to the Board for their
consideration prior to the meeting. Comments should be provided to Mr.
O'Grady at the previously noted address, as follows: one hard copy with

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> originalsignature, and one electronic copy via e-mail in a Word,
> WordPerfect, or Adobe Acrobat PDF file. Those providing written
> comments are also asked to bring 75 copies of the comments to the
> meeting. **SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:** This notice is published in
> accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act
> (Pub. L. 92-463), and advises of the public meetings for the GSA
> Governmentwide Relocation Advisory Board. The Administrator of General
> Services has determined that the establishment of the Board is
> necessary and in the public interest.
>
> **Meeting Access**: Individuals requiring special accommodation at
> this meeting, including wheelchair access to the conference rooms,
> should contact the DFO at the phone number or e-mail address noted
> above at least 10 days prior to the meeting so that appropriate
> arrangements can be made.
>
> Dated: May 16, 2005.
>
> **Becky Rhodes,**
>
> *Deputy Associate Administrator.*
>
> \[FR Doc. 05--10501 Filed 5--25--05; 8:45 am\]
>
> **BILLING CODE 6820--14--S**
>
> **DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES**
>
> **Food and Drug Administration**
>
> **Delegation of Authority**
>
> Notice is hereby given that I have delegated to the Commissioner of
> Food and Drugs the authority vested in the Secretary of Health and
> Human Services under Title III, Section 317R, of the Public Health
> Service Act (42 U.S.C.
>
> 247b--20), titled ''Food Safety Grants,'' as amended, which is to
> award grants to States and Indian tribes (as defined in section 4(c)
> of the Indian Self- Determination, and Education Assistance Act (25
> U.S.C. 450b(e))), to expand participation in networks to enhance
> Federal, State, and local food safety efforts, including meeting the
> costs of establishing and maintaining the food safety surveillance,
> technical, and laboratory capacity needed for such participation.
>
> Limitation: this authority must be implemented with prior consultation
> of the Office of Public Health Emergency Preparedness, Office of the
> Secretary.
>
> This delegation shall be exercised under the Department's existing
> policies on delegations of authority and issuance of regulations. This
> delegation becomes effective upon date of signature. In addition, I
> have ratified an affirmed any actions taken by the Commissioner or

his or her subordinates which involved the exercise of the authorities
delegated herein prior to he effective date of the delegation.

Dated: May 18, 2005. **Michael O. Leavitt,** *Secretary*

\[FR Doc. 05--10572 Filed 5--25--05; 8:45 am\]

**BILLING CODE 4160--01--M**

**DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES**

**Office of the Secretary**

**Statement Organization, Functions, and Delegation of Authority**

Part A, Office of the Secretary, Statement of Organization, Functions
and Delegations of Authority for the Department of Health and Human
Services (HHS) is being amended as follows: ''Chapter AJ, Office of the
Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management,'' as last amended
at

68 FR 36808--36812, dated June 19,

2003\. This reorganization is to show that the Office of Small and
Disadvantaged Business Utilization

(AJGA), currently within the Office of Acquisition and Management
Policy, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and
Management, now is responsible only to, and report directly to, the
Deputy Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services. The
changes are as follows:

I. Under chapter AJ, Office of the Assistant Secretary for
Administration and Management, Office of Acquisition Management and
Policy (AJG), delete in its entirety, the ''Office of Small and
Disadvantaged Business Utilization

(AJGA).''

II\. Under Chapter AJ, establish the Office of Small and Disadvantaged
Business Utilization (AJH):

*Section AJH.00 Mission.* The Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business
Utilization (OSDBU) for the Department of Health and Human Services
(HHS) fosters the use of small and disadvantaged business as Federal
contractors pursuant to Pub. L. 95--507. Manages the development and
implementation of appropriate outreach programs aimed at heightening the
awareness of small business community to the contracting opportunities
available within HHS. Issues policy and guidance on all small business
programs for HHS.

*Section AJH.10 Organization.* The Office of Small and Disadvantaged
Business Utilization (OSDBU) is responsible to and reports directly to
the Deputy Secretary, who reports to the

Secretary. The OSDBU is headed by a Director, who is responsible only
to, and report directly to, the Deputy Secretary. *Section AJH.20
Functions.* A. The

Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) provides
leadership, policy, guidance and supervision, as well as coordinating
short and long range strategic planning for the Secretary and the Deputy
Secretary to aid small business vendors in doing business with the
Department.

B. Has responsibility within the Department for policy, plans, and
oversight to execute the functions the functions under Section 8 & 15 of
the Small Business Act.

C. Provides leadership to the development and assessment of the
Department's programs and policies to develop and consolidate a unified
small business voice in support of the ''One Department'' initiative.

D. Supports the acquisition and program offices of HHS to ensure
compliance with the Small Business

Act, the Federal Acquisition Regulations

(FAR) and the HHS Acquisition

Regulations (HHSAR).

E. Prepares documentation and reports to the Executive Office of the
President, the Congress, Office of Management and Budget, the Small
Business Administration, and other agencies as required.

F. Provides input for coordinated Department positions on proposed
legislation and Government regulations on matters affecting cognizant
socioeconomic programs and maintains liaison with Congress through
established Department channels.

G. Oversees and monitors the Departmental review and screening of
planned procurement by programs and procurement offices to ensure that
preference programs are given through consideration throughout the
decision making process.

I. Builds strong relationships with internal, as well as, external
customers and partners of HHS.

> Dated: May 18, 2005.

**Evelyn White,**

*Acting, Assistant Secretary for*

*Administration and Management.*

\[FR Doc. 05--10571 Filed 5--25--05; 8:45 am\]

**BILLING CODE 4150--04--M**

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