### 14044 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 48 / Wednesday, March 12, 2014 / Notices

The total annual burden hours estimated for this ICR are summarized in the table below.



### TOTAL 

### E STIMATED 

### ANNUALIZED 

### B URDEN

### —H OURS

Form name Number of respondents Number of responses per

respondent Average burden per response (in hours) Total burden hours

Cost Tool ......................................................................................................... 30 1 8 240 Implementation Tool ........................................................................................ 30 1 1 30 Staff Time Use Survey .................................................................................... 600 2 20/60 400 Economic Evaluation Form .............................................................................. 15 1 3 45

Total .......................................................................................................... 715

OS specifically requests comments on (1) the necessity and utility of the proposed information collection for the proper performance of the agency’s functions, (2) the accuracy of the estimated burden, (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected, and (4) the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology to minimize the information collection burden.
Darius Taylor, Deputy, Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2014–05286 Filed 3–11–14; 8:45 am]

**BILLING CODE 4150–30–P**

**DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES** 

**Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality** 

**Meeting of the National Advisory Council for Healthcare Research and**  **Quality**

**AGENCY :**  Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ).

**ACTION :**  Notice of public meeting.

**SUMMARY :**  In accordance with section 10(a) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. 2, this notice announces a meeting of the National Advisory Council for Healthcare Research and Quality.

**DATES :**  The meeting will be held on Friday, April 4, 2014, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

**ADDRESSES :**  The meeting will be held at the Eisenberg Conference Center, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, 540 Gaither Road, Rockville, Maryland 20850.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Jaime Zimmerman, Designated Management Official, at the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, 540 Gaither Road, Rockville, Maryland 20850, (301) 427–1456. For press-related information, please contact Alison Hunt at (301) 427–1244.

If sign language interpretation or other reasonable accommodation for a disability is needed, please contact the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Office of Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity Management on (301) 827–4840, no later than Friday, March 21, 2014. The agenda, roster, and minutes are available from Ms. Bonnie Campbell, Committee Management Officer, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, 540 Gaither Road, Rockville, Maryland 20850. Ms. Campbell’s phone number is (301) 427–
1554.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :**  I. Purpose

The National Advisory Council for Healthcare Research and Quality is authorized by Section 941 of the Public Health Service Act, 42 U.S.C. 299c. In accordance with its statutory mandate, the Council is to advise the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services and the Director, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), on matters related to AHRQ’s conduct of its mission including providing guidance on (A) priorities for health care research, (B) the field of health care research including training needs and information dissemination on health care quality and (C) the role of the Agency in light of private sector activity and opportunities for public private partnerships.

The Council is composed of members of the public, appointed by the Secretary, and Federal ex-officio members specified in the authorizing legislation. II. Agenda

On Friday, April 4, 2014, there will be a subcommittee meeting for the National Healthcare Quality and Disparities Report scheduled to begin at 7:30 a.m. The subcommittee meeting is open the public. The Council meeting will convene at 8:30 a.m., with the call to order by the Council Chair and approval of previous Council summary notes. The meeting is open to the public. The meeting will begin with the AHRQ Director presenting an update on current research, programs, and initiatives. Following the Director’s Update, the agenda will include an update from the subcommittee on Strategic Direction, an update on Health Insurance Coverage Expansion and a discussion on Delivery System Reform. The final agenda will be available on the AHRQ Web site at www.AHRQ.gov no later than Friday, March 28, 2014.

Dated: February 26, 2014. Richard Kronick, AHRQ Director.
[FR Doc. 2014–05353 Filed 3–11–14; 8:45 am]

**BILLING CODE 4160–90–P**

**DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES** 

**Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality** 

**Solicitation for Nominations for Members of the U.S. Preventive**  **Services Task Force (USPSTF)**

**AGENCY :**  Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), HHS.

**ACTION :**  Solicits nominations for new members of USPSTF.

**SUMMARY :**  The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) invites nominations of individuals qualified to serve as members of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF).

**DATES :**  All nominations submitted in writing or electronically will be considered for appointment to the USPSTF. Nominations must be received by May 15th of a given year to be