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general comments are to be identified 

with the docket number found in 

brackets in the heading of this 

document. Received data, information, 

and general comments may be seen in 

the Division of Dockets Management 

between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday 

through Friday. 

Dated: February 15, 2010. 

Leslie Kux, 

Acting Assistant Commissioner for Policy. 

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND 

HUMAN SERVICES 

Health Resources and Services 

Administration 

Statement of Organization, Functions 

and Delegations of Authority 

This notice amends Part R of the 

Statement of Organization, Functions 

and Delegations of Authority of the 

Department of Health and Human 

Services (HHS), Health Resources and 

Services Administration (HRSA) (60 FR 

56605, as amended November 6, 1995; 

as last amended at 75 FR 391–404 dated 

January 5, 2010). 

This notice reflects organizational 

changes in the Health Resources and 

Services Administration. Specifically, 

this notice establishes the Office of 

Policy Analysis (RA53) and the Office of 

Data Management and Research (RA54) 

within the Office of Planning, Analysis 

and Evaluation (RA5); renames the 

Division of Health Information 

Technology and Quality (RA52) as the 

Office of Health Information Technology 

and Quality (RA52); establishes the 

Division of Workforce Development 

(RB44) within the Office of Management 

(RB4); and renames the Division of 

Policy Review and Coordination as the 

Division of Policy and Information 

Coordination (RB41) within the Office 

of Management (RB4). 

Chapter RA5—Office of Planning, 

Analysis and Evaluation 

Section RA5–10, Organization 

Delete in its entirety and replace with 

the following: 

The Office of Planning, Analysis and 

Evaluation (RA5) is headed by the 

Director, Office of Planning, Analysis 

and Evaluation, within the Office of the 

Administrator, Health Resources and 

Services Administration, who reports 

directly to the Administrator. The Office 

of Planning, Analysis and Evaluation 

includes the following components: 

(1) Immediate Office of the Director 

(RA5); 

(2) Office of Planning and Evaluation 

(RA51); 

(3) Office of Health Information 

Technology & Quality (RA52); 

(4) Office of Policy Analysis (RA53); 

and 

(5) Office of Data Management and 

Research (RA54). 

Section RA5–20, Functions 

(1) Delete the functional statement for 

the Office of Planning, Analysis and 

Evaluation (RA5) and replace in its 

entirety; (2) establish the Office Policy 

Analysis (RS53); (3) establish the Office 

of Data Management and Research 

(RA54); and renames the Division of 

Health Information Technology and 

Quality (RA52) as the Office of Health 

Information Technology and Quality 

(RA52). 

Office of Planning, Analysis and 

Evaluation (RA5) 

(1) Provides Agency-wide leadership 

for policy development, data collection 

and management, major analytic 

activities, research, and evaluation: (2) 

develops HRSA-wide policies; (3) 

coordinates the Agency’s strategic 

planning process; (4) conducts and 

coordinates analyses, evaluation and 

research; (5) coordinates the Agency’s 

intergovernmental activities; (6) 

maintains liaison between the 

Administrator, other OPDIVs, Office of 

the Secretary staff components, and 

other Departments on critical matters 

involving analysis of program policy 

undertaken in the Agency; (7) prepares 

policy analysis papers and planning 

documents as required; (8) analyzes 

budgetary data with regard to planning 

guidelines; (9) collaborates with the 

Office of Operations in the development 

of budgets, performance plans, and 

other administration reporting 

requirements; (10) conducts and/or 

guides the Agency’s research and 

program evaluation; (11) provides 

leadership in the development of 

policies on health information 

technology and quality; and (12) 

provides support for the Department’s 

Medical Claims Review Panel. 

Office of Planning and Evaluation 

(RA51) 

(1) Provides leadership in the 

development of the long-term Agencywide strategic plan; (2) participates with 

HRSA organizations in developing 

strategic plans for their component; (3) 

conducts major program evaluation 

efforts; (4) provides advice and 

assistance to program-level HRSA 

components in the design and conduct 

of evaluations; (5) develops annual 

performance plans; (6) analyzes 

budgetary data with regard to planning 

guidelines; (7) develops and produces 

performance reports required under the 

Government Performance and 

Accountability Report and OMB; (8) 

conducts the public use reports 

clearance function; and (9) conducts, 

guides, and/or participates in 

evaluations studies and prepares reports 

on HRSA program efficiencies. 

Office of Health Information 

Technology & Quality (RA52) 

(1) Provides support, policy direction, 

and leadership for HRSA’s health 

quality efforts; (2) serves as the focal 

point for developing policy to promote 

the coordination and advancement of 

health information technology, 

including telehealth, to HRSA’s 

programs, including the use of 

electronic health record systems; (3) 

develops an Agency-wide health 

information technology and telehealth 

strategy for HRSA; (4) assists HRSA 

components in program-level health 

information technology and health 

quality efforts; (5) ensures successful 

dissemination of appropriate 

information technology advances, such 

as electronic health records systems, to 

HRSA programs; (6) works 

collaboratively with States, foundations, 

national organizations, private sector 

providers, as well as departmental 

agencies and other Federal departments 

in order to promote the adoption of 

health information technology and 

health quality policy; (7) ensures the 

health information technology policy 

and activities of HRSA are coordinated 

with those of other HHS components; 

(8) assesses the impact of health 

information technology and quality 

initiatives in the community, especially 

for the uninsured, underserved, and 

special needs populations; (9) translates 

technological advances in health 

information technology to HRSA’s 

programs; (10) provides guidance in 

using the results of the medical claims 

review process to HRSA programs to 

improve quality; and (11) provides 

support for the Department’s Medical 

Claims Review Panel. 

Office of Policy Analysis (RA53) 

(1) Serves as the principal Agency 

resource for policy analysis; (2) analyzes 

issues arising from legislation, budget 

proposals, regulatory actions, and other 

program or policy actions; (3) serves as 

focal point within HRSA for analysis of 

healthcare payment systems and 

financing issues; (4) collaborates with 

HHS Agencies to examine the impact of 

Medicare, Medicaid, and Children’s 

Health Insurance Program (CHIP) on 

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(5) provides Agency leadership 

guidance on policy development; (6) 

serves as a resource of information and 

institutional knowledge for the Agency; 

(7) coordinates the Agency’s 

participation in Healthy People, and 

other Department and Federal 

initiatives; (8) coordinates the Agency’s 

intergovernmental activities, including: 

Providing the Administrator with a 

single point of contact on all activities 

related to important State and local 

government, stakeholder association, 

and interest group activities; 

coordinating Agency cross-Bureau 

cooperative agreements and activities 

with organizations such as the National 

Governors Association, National 

Conference of State Legislature, 

Association of State and Territorial 

Health Officials, National Association of 

Counties, and National Association of 

County and City Health Officials; 

interacting with various commissions 

such as the Delta Regional Authority, 

Appalachian Regional Commission, and 

on Denali Commission; and serving as 

the primary liaison to Department 

intergovernmental staff; and (9) prepares 

policy analysis papers and other 

planning documents as required. 

Office of Data Management and 

Research (RA54) 

(1) Serves as the principal source of 

leadership and advice on program 

information and research; (2) analyzes 

and coordinates the Agency’s need for 

information and data for use in the 

management and direction of Agency 

programs; (3) manages an Agency-wide 

information and data group as well as 

an Agency-wide research group; (4) 

maintains an inventory of HRSA 

databases; (5) provides technical 

assistance to HRSA staff in database 

development, maintenance, analysis, 

and distribution; (6) promotes the 

availability of HRSA data through websites and other on-line applications; (7) 

conducts, oversees, and fosters high 

quality research across HRSA 

programmatic interests; (8) develops an 

annual research agenda for the Agency; 

(9) conducts, leads, and/or participates 

with HRSA staff in the development of 

research and demonstration projects; 

(10) coordinates HRSA participation in 

institutional review boards and the 

protection of human subjects; and (11) 

manages HRSA activity related to the 

Paperwork Reduction Act and other 

OMB policies. 

Section RA5–30, Delegations of 

Authority 

All delegations of authority and redelegations of authority made to HRSA 

officials that were in effect immediately 

prior to this reorganization, and that are 

consistent with this reorganization, 

shall continue in effect pending further 

re-delegation. 

Chapter RB4—Office of Management 

Section RB4–10, Organization 

Delete in its entirety and replace with 

the following: 

The Office of Management (RB4) is 

headed by the Director, Office of 

Management within the Office of 

Operations, Health Resources and 

Services Administration, who reports 

directly to the Chief Operating Officer. 

The Office of Management includes the 

following components: 

(1) Immediate Office of the Director 

(RB4); 

(2) Division of Policy and Information 

Coordination (RB41); 

(3) Division of Workforce 

Management (RB42); 

(4) Division of Management Services 

(RB43); and 

(5) Division of Workforce 

Development (RB44). 

Section RB4–20, Functions 

(1) Delete the functional statement for 

the Office of Management (RB4) and 

replace in its entirety; (2) establish the 

Division of Workforce Development 

(RB44); and rename the Division of 

Policy Review and Coordination as the 

Division of Policy and Information 

Coordination (RB41). 

Office of Management (RB4) 

Provides Agency-wide leadership, 

program direction, and coordination of 

all phases of administrative 

management. Specifically, the Office of 

Management: (1) Provides management 

expertise, staff advice, and support to 

the Administrator in program and 

policy formulation and execution; (2) 

provides administrative management 

services including human resources, 

procurement, property, space planning, 

safety, physical security, and general 

administrative services; (3) conducts 

Agency-wide workforce analysis studies 

and surveys; (4) plans, directs, and 

coordinates the Agency’s activities in 

the areas of human resources 

management, including labor relations, 

personnel security, performance and 

alternative dispute resolution; (5) 

coordinates the development of policy 

and regulations; (6) oversees the 

development of annual operating 

objectives and coordinates HRSA work 

planning and appraisals; (7) directs and 

coordinates the Agency’s organizations, 

functions and delegations of authority 

programs; (8) manages the Continuity of 

Operations (COOP) program for the 

Offices supported by the Office of 

Management; (9) administers the 

Agency’s Executive Secretariat and 

committee management functions; (10) 

provides staff support to the Agency 

Chief Travel Official; (11) provides staff 

support to the Deputy Ethics Counselor; 

and (12) directs, coordinates, and 

conducts workforce development 

activities for the Agency. 

Division of Policy and Information 

Coordination (RB41) 

(1) Advises the Administrator and 

other key Agency officials on crosscutting policy issues and assists in the 

identification and resolution of crosscutting policy issues and problems; (2) 

establishes and maintains tracking 

systems that provide Agency-wide 

coordination and clearance of policies, 

regulations and guidelines; (3) plans, 

organizes and directs the Agency’s 

Executive Secretariat with primary 

responsibility for preparation and 

management of written correspondence; 

(4) arranges briefings for Department 

officials on critical policy issues and 

oversees the development of necessary 

briefing documents; (5) administers 

administrative early alert system for the 

Agency to assure senior Agency officials 

are informed about administrative 

actions and opportunities; (6) 

coordinates the preparation of proposed 

rules and regulations relating to Agency 

programs and coordinates Agency 

review and comment on other 

Department regulations and policy 

directives that may affect the Agency’s 

programs; (7) manages and maintains a 

records management program for the 

Agency; (8) oversees and coordinates 

the Agency’s committee management 

activities; (9) coordinates the review and 

publication of Federal Register Notices; 

(10) provides advice and guidance for 

the establishment or modification of 

administrative delegations of authority; 

(11) provides advice and guidance for 

the establishment or modification of 

program delegations of authority; and 

(12) contributes to the analysis, 

development and implementation of 

Agency-wide administrative policies 

through coordination with relevant 

Agency program components and other 

related sources. 

Division of Workforce Management 

(RB42) 

(1) Conducts Agency-wide workforce 

analysis studies and surveys; (2) 

develops comprehensive workforce 

strategies that meet the requirements of 

the President’s Management Agenda, 

programmatic needs of HRSA, and the 

governance and management needs of 

HRSA leadership; (3) evaluates 


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employee development practices to 

develop and enhance strategies to 

ensure HRSA retains a cadre of public 

health professionals and reduces risks 

associated with turnover in mission 

critical positions; (4) provides advice 

and guidance for the establishment or 

modification of organization structures, 

functions, and delegations of authority; 

(5) manages ethics and personnel 

security programs; (6) administers the 

Agency’s performance management 

programs, including the SES 

Performance Review Board; (7) manages 

quality of work life, flexi place, and 

incentive and honor awards programs; 

(8) coordinates with the service provider 

the provision of human resources 

management, working with the service 

provider to communicate human 

resources requirements and monitoring 

the provider’s performance; (9) manages 

the Alternative Dispute Resolution 

Program; (10) provides support and 

guidance on human resources issues for 

the Offices supported by the Office of 

Management; and (11) oversees the 

commissioned corps liaison activities 

including the day-to-day operations of 

workforce management. 

Division of Management Services 

(RB43) 

(1) Provides administrative 

management services including 

procurement, property, space planning, 

safety, physical security, and general 

administrative services; (2) ensures 

implementation of statutes, Executive 

Orders, and regulations related to 

official travel, transportation, and 

relocation; (3) provides oversight for the 

HRSA travel management program 

involving use of travel management 

services/systems, passenger 

transportation, and travel charge cards; 

(4) provides planning, management and 

oversight of all interior design projects, 

move services and furniture 

requirements; (5) develops space and 

furniture standards and related policies; 

(6) provides analysis of office space 

requirements required in supporting 

decisions relating to the acquisition of 

commercial leases and manages the 

furniture inventory; (7) provides advice, 

counsel, direction, and support to 

employees to fulfill the Agency’s 

primary safety responsibility of 

providing a workplace free from 

recognizable safety and health concerns; 

(8) manages, controls, and/or 

coordinates all matters relating to mail 

management within HRSA, including 

developing and implementing 

procedures for the receipt, delivery, 

collection, and dispatch of mail; (9) 

maintains overall responsibility for the 

HRSA Forms Management Program 

which includes establishing internal 

controls to assure conformity with 

departmental policies and standards, 

including adequate systems for 

reviewing, clearing, costing, storing and 

controlling forms; and (10) manages the 

Continuity of Operations (COOP) 

program for the Offices supported by the 

Office of Management. 

Division of Workforce Development 

(RB44) 

(1) Plans, directs, and manages HRSAwide training programs, intern, 

professional and leadership 

development programs, the long-term 

training program, and the mentoring 

program; (2) develops, designs, and 

implements a comprehensive strategic 

human resource leadership 

development and career management 

program for all occupational series 

throughout HRSA; (3) provides 

technical assistance in organizational 

development, career management, 

employee development, and training; (4) 

maximizes economies of scale through 

systematic planning and evaluation of 

Agency-wide training initiatives to 

assist HRSA employees in achieving 

required competencies; (5) identifies 

relevant scanning/benchmarking on 

workforce and career development 

processes, services and products; (6) 

establishes policies governing major 

learning initiatives and new learning 

activities, and works collaboratively 

with other components of HRSA in 

planning, developing and implementing 

policies related to training initiatives; 

and (7) plans, directs, and manages 

HRSA-wide training and service 

programs for fellowships and 

internships sponsored by other partner 

organizations and implemented within 

HRSA. 

Section RB4–30, Delegations of 

Authority 

All delegations of authority and redelegations of authority made to HRSA 

officials that were in effect immediately 

prior to this reorganization, and that are 

consistent with this reorganization, 

shall continue in effect pending further 

re-delegation. 

This reorganization is effective 

February 11, 2010. 

Dated: February 10, 2010. 

Mary K. Wakefield, 

Administrator. 

[FR Doc. 2010–3355 Filed 2–19–10; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4165–15–P 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND 

HUMAN SERVICES 

Indian Health Service 

Office of Urban Indian Health 

Programs; Title V HIV/AIDS Competing 

Continuation Grants 

Announcement Type: Title V HIV/ 

AIDS Competing Continuation Grants. 

Funding Opportunity Number: HHS– 

2010–IHS–UIHP–0001. 

Catalog of Federal Domestic 

Assistance Number: 93.193. 

Key Dates: 

Application Deadline Date: March 1, 

2010. 

Review Date: April 1, 2010. 

Earliest Anticipated Start Date: July 1, 

2010. 

I. Funding Opportunity Description 

Statuary Authority 

The Indian Health Service (IHS), 

Office of Urban Indian Health Programs 

(OUIHP) announces competing 

continuations for the 4-in-1 Title V 

grants responding to an Office of HIV/ 

AIDS Policy (OHAP), Minority AIDS 

(Acquired Immunodeficiency 

Syndrome) Initiative (MAI). This 

program is authorized under the 

authority of the Snyder Act, Public Law 

67–85 and 25 U.S.C. 1652, 1653 of the 

Indian Health Care Improvement Act, 

Public Law 94–437, as amended. This 

program is described at 93.193 in the 

Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance 

(CFDA). 

Background 

This competitive continuation seeks 

to expand OUIHP’s existing Title V 

grants to increase the number of 

American Indian/Alaska Natives (AI/ 

AN) with awareness of his/her HIV 

status. This will provide routine and/or 

rapid HIV screening, prevention, and 

pre- and post-test counseling (when 

appropriate). Enhancement of urban 

Indian health program HIV/AIDS 

activities is necessary to reduce the 

incidence of HIV/AIDS in the urban 

Indian health communities by 

increasing access to HIV related 

services, reducing stigma, and making 

testing routine. 

Purpose 

These competing continuation grants 

will be used to enhance HIV testing, 

including rapid testing and/or standard 

HIV antibody testing and to provide a 

more focused effort to address HIV/ 

AIDS prevention, targeting some of the 

largest urban Indian populations in the 

United States. The grantees will attempt 

to provide routine HIV screening for 


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