[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 36 (Wednesday, February 24, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Page 8363]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-3670]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES


Meeting of the National Biodefense Science Board

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

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: As stipulated by the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the U.S. 
Department of Health and Human Services is hereby giving notice that 
the National Biodefense Science Board (NBSB) will be holding a public 
meeting. The meeting is open to the public.

DATES: The NBSB will hold a public meeting on March 26, 2010 from 8 
a.m. to 5 p.m. ET. The agenda is subject to change as priorities 
dictate.

ADDRESSES: Washington, DC Metro Area. The venue details will be posted 
on the NBSB Web page at http://www.hhs.gov/aspr/omsph/nbsb/index.html 
as they become available.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: E-mail: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#4c020e1f0e0c04041f620b031a"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="b7f9f5e4f5f7ffffe499f0f8e1">[email protected]</span></a>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to section 319M of the Public 
Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d-7f) and section 222 of the Public 
Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 217a), the Department of Health and Human 
Services established the National Biodefense Science Board. The Board 
shall provide expert advice and guidance to the Secretary on 
scientific, technical, and other matters of special interest to the 
Department of Health and Human Services regarding current and future 
chemical, biological, nuclear, and radiological agents, whether 
naturally occurring, accidental, or deliberate. The Board may also 
provide advice and guidance to the Secretary on other matters related 
to public health emergency preparedness and response.
    Background: The Board will discuss and consider recommendations 
from the National Biodefense Science Board's Medical Countermeasure 
Enterprise Working Group report regarding the issues and challenges 
facing the Public Health Emergency Medical Countermeasure Enterprise 
(PHEMCE).
    Availability of Materials: The meeting agenda and other materials 
will be posted on the NBSB Web site at http://www.hhs.gov/aspr/omsph/nbsb/index.html prior to the meeting.
    Procedures for Providing Public Input: Any member of the public 
providing oral comments at the meeting must sign-in at the registration 
desk and provide his/her name, address, and affiliation. All written 
comments must be received prior to March 25, 2010, and should be sent 
by e-mail to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#b8f6faebfaf8f0f0eb96fff7ee"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="93ddd1c0d1d3dbdbc0bdd4dcc5">[email protected]</span></a> with ``NBSB Public Comment'' as the subject 
line. Individuals who plan to attend and need special assistance, such 
as sign language interpretation or other reasonable accommodations, 
should e-mail <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#5719150415171f1f0479101801"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="96d8d4c5d4d6dedec5b8d1d9c0">[email protected]</span></a>.

    Dated: February 18, 2010.
Nicole Lurie,
Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response.
[FR Doc. 2010-3670 Filed 2-23-10; 8:45 am]
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