[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 159 (Friday, October 8, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Page 60399]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-22626]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES


Meeting of the Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS

AGENCY: Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the 
Secretary.

ACTION: Notice of meeting.

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SUMMARY: As stipulated by the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the 
Department of Health. and Human Services (DHHS) is hereby giving notice 
that the Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS (PACHA) will hold a 
meeting. This meeting is open to the public. A description of the 
Council's functions is included also with this notice.
    Date and Time: November 9, 2004, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and November 
10, 2004, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

ADDRESSES: Hubert H. Humphrey Building, 200 Independence Avenue, SW., 
Washington, DC 20201. Conference Room 800.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Joseph Grogan, Esq., Executive 
Director, Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS, Department of 
Health and Human Services, Hubert H. Humphrey Building, 200 
Independence Avenue, SW., Room 736E, Washington, DC 20201; or visit the 
Council's Web site at http://www.pacha.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PACHA was established by Executive Order 
12963, dated June 14, 1995, as amended by Executive Order 13009, dated 
June 14, 1996. PACHA was established to provide advice, information, 
and recommendations to the President regarding programs and policies 
intended to (a) promote effective prevention of HIV disease, (b) 
advance research on HIV and AIDS, and (c) promote quality services to 
persons living with HIV disease and AIDS. PACHA was established to 
serve solely as an advisory body to the President and the Secretary of 
Health and Human Services. PACHA is composed of not more than 35 
members. PACHA membership is determined by the Secretary from 
individuals who are considered authorities with particular expertise 
in, or knowledge of, matters concerning HIV/AIDS.
    The agenda for this meeting includes the following topics: HIV/AIDS 
prevention, care and treatment, and global HIV/AIDS issues. Time will 
be allotted during the meeting for public comment.
    Public attendance is limited to space available and pre-
registration is required for both attendance and public comment. Any 
individual who wishes to attend and/or comment must call (202) 690-5560 
to register. Individuals must provide a government issued photo ID for 
entry into the meeting. Individuals who need special assistance, such 
as sign language interpretation or other reasonable accommodations, 
should notify the registrar.
    Members of the public will have the opportunity to provide comments 
at the meeting. Public comment will be limited to three (3) minutes per 
speaker and to time available. Written testimony, not exceed five (5) 
pages, will be accepted by mail or facsimile at (202) 690-7560. Written 
testimony will not be accepted after 5 p.m., Wednesday, November 3, 
2004.

    Dated: September 27, 2004.
Joseph Grogan,
Executive Director, Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS.
[FR Doc. 04-22626 Filed 10-7-04; 8:45 am]
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