[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 69 (Tuesday, April 10, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 21565-21568]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-8513]


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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 77 
FR 13613-13616 dated March 7, 2012).
    This notice reflects organizational changes in the Health Resources 
and Services Administration. Specifically, this notice updates the 
functional statement for the HIV/AIDS Bureau (RV): (1) Rename the 
Division of Science and Policy (RVA) to the Division of Policy and Data 
(RVA) and update the functional statement; (2) rename the Office of 
Program Support (RV2) to the Office of Operations and Management (RV2); 
(3) rename the Division of Service Systems (RV5) to the Division of 
Metropolitan HIV/AIDS Programs (RV5) and update the function statement; 
(4) establish the Division of State HIV/AIDS Programs (RVD); (5) rename 
the Division of Community Based Programs (RV6) to the Division of 
Community HIV/AIDS Programs (RV6); and rename the Division of Training 
and Technical Assistance (RV7) to the Division of HIV/AIDS Training and 
Capacity Development (RV7) and update the functional statement.

Chapter RV--HIV/AIDS Bureau

Section RV-10, Organization

    Delete in its entirety and replace with the following:
    The HIV/AIDS Bureau (RV) is headed by the Associate Administrator, 
HIV/AIDS Bureau (HAB), who reports directly to the Administrator, 
Health Resources and Services Administration. HAB includes the 
following components:
    (1) Office of the Associate Administrator (RV);
    (2) Office of Operations and Management (RV2);
    (3) Division of Policy and Data (RVA);
    (4) Division of Metropolitan HIV/AIDS Programs (RV5);
    (5) Division of State HIV/AIDS Programs (RVD);
    (6) Division of Community HIV/AIDS Programs (RV6); and
    (7) Division of HIV/AIDS Training and Capacity Development (RV7).

Section RV-20, Functions

    (1) Delete the functional statement for the HIV/AIDS Bureau (RV) 
and replace in its entirety.
Office of the Associate Administrator (RV)
    The Office of the Associate Administrator provides leadership and 
direction for the HIV/AIDS programs and activities of the Bureau and

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oversees its relationship with other national health programs. 
Specifically: (1) Promotes the implementation of the National HIV/AIDS 
Strategy within the Agency and among Agency-funded programs; (2) 
coordinates the formulation of an overall strategy and policy for 
programs established by Title XXVI of the PHS Act as amended by the 
Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Extension Act of 2009, Public Law 111-87; 
(3) coordinates the internal functions of the Bureau and its 
relationships with other Agency Bureaus and Offices; (4) establishes 
HIV/AIDS program objectives, alternatives, and policy positions 
consistent with broad Administration guidelines; (5) provides 
leadership for and oversight of the Bureau's budgetary development and 
implementation processes; (6) provides clinical leadership to Ryan 
White-funded programs and global HIV/AIDS programs; (7) oversees the 
implementation of the Global HIV/AIDS Program as part of the 
President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief; (8) serves as a principal 
contact and advisor to the Department and other parties on matters 
pertaining to the planning and development of HIV/AIDS-related health 
delivery systems; (9) reviews HIV/AIDS-related program activities to 
determine their consistency with established policies; (10) develops 
and oversees operating policies and procedures for the Bureau; (11) 
oversees and directs the planning, implementation, and evaluation of 
special studies related to HIV/AIDS and public health within the 
Bureau; (12) prioritizes Technical Assistance needs in consultation 
with each Division/Office; (13) plans, develops, implements and 
evaluates the Bureau's organizational and staff development, and staff 
training activities inclusive of guiding action steps addressing annual 
Employee Viewpoint Survey results; (14) plans, implements, and 
evaluates the Bureau's national Technical Assistance conference calls, 
TARGET Web site, Webex trainings and other distance learning 
modalities; (15) represents the Agency in HIV/AIDS-related conferences, 
consultations, and meetings with other Operating Divisions, Office of 
the Assistance Secretary for Health, the Department of State, and the 
White House; (16) coordinates the development and distribution of all 
Bureau communication activities, materials and products internally and 
externally; (17) provides leadership for and oversees Bureau's grants 
processes; and (18) oversees Bureau Executive Secretariat functions and 
coordinates HRSA responses and comments on HIV/AIDS-related reports, 
position papers, guidance documents, correspondence, and related 
issues, including Freedom of Information Act requests.
Office of Operations and Management (RV2)
    The Office of Operations and Management headed by the Director and 
the Bureau's Executive Officer provides administrative and fiscal 
guidance and support for HAB and is responsible for all budgetary, 
administrative, human resources, operations, facility management and 
contracting functions. The Office also oversees and coordinates all 
Bureau program integrity activities. Specifically, the Office: (1) 
Assists in the development and administration of budgetary policies and 
procedures with government funding recommendations to the Associate 
Administrator; (2) provides guidance to the Bureau on all financial 
management activities; (3) develops the Bureau's Operating Budget and 
guides the formulation process; (4) develops budget and procurement 
plans; (5) provides guidance to Division leadership in the development 
and formulation of program budgets; (6) participates in the 
implementation of the formula based awards process; (7) reviews and 
approves funding memos and grant notices; (8) tracks Bureau budget 
expenditures for grants, contracts, cooperative agreements, and 
programmatic expenses; (9) collaborates with other office staff in the 
processing of contracts, cooperative agreements, and Inter/Intra Agency 
Agreements; (10) coordinates human resources activities for the Bureau 
and advises on the allocation of the Bureau's human resources; (11) 
develops policies and procedures for internal Bureau requirements, and 
interprets and implements the Agency's management policies and 
procedures; (12) coordinates the Bureau's delegations of authority 
activities; (13) manages travel related activities for the Bureau and, 
advises on Federal and Agency travel regulations; (14) manages the 
Bureau's performance management systems; (15) provides or arranges for 
the provision of support services such as procurement, safety and 
security, property management, supply management, space management, 
manual issuances, forms, records, reports, and supports civil rights 
compliance activities; (16) provides support in the implementation of 
staff development and training activities; (17) provides oversight to 
Bureau Contracting Officers Representative (COR) training requirements; 
(18) manages the Bureau's Inter/Intra Agency Agreement processes; (19) 
provides direction regarding technological developments in office 
management activities; (20) develops policies and procedures for 
internal Bureau requirements in areas of contracting; (21) interprets 
and implements the Agency's contracting policies and procedures; (22) 
coordinates the Bureau's delegations of authority activities; (23) 
manages all COR functions for contracts within the Bureau; and (24) 
provides oversight to Bureau CORs.
Division of Policy and Data (RVA)
    The Division of Policy and Data serves as the Bureau's principal 
source of program data collection and evaluation and the focal point 
for coordination of program performance activities, policy analysis and 
development of policy guidance. The Division coordinates all technical 
assistance activities for the Bureau in collaboration with each 
Division. Specifically: (1) Plans, coordinates and administers the 
Bureau's annual program evaluation strategy; (2) conducts analysis and 
reports on Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program data to support public health 
decisionmaking for statutory programs; (3) designs, conducts, and/or 
administers health services research to evaluate grantee delivery of 
services to clients served by all HRSA HIV/AIDS programs including 
underserved and vulnerable populations; (4) designs and implements 
special scientific studies on the impact and outcomes of Bureau health 
care programs; (5) implements studies and analyzes trends in health 
care, including availability, access distribution, organization, and 
financing, to determine if the Bureau's activities address HIV/AIDS 
issues in an effective, efficient manner; (6) collects and analyzes 
Ryan White health data and information; (7) manages Bureau-sponsored, 
health data collection systems; (8) collects, compiles, cross 
tabulates, and disseminates full and complete statistics internally and 
externally on the condition and progress of the Ryan White HIV/AIDS 
Program; (9) determines methodology by which the Bureau and program 
grantees may accurately measure public health indicators supporting the 
National HIV/AIDS Strategy; (10) conducts data cleaning activities that 
document the clients served and services funded by the Bureau programs; 
(11) coordinates the HAB-wide implementation of the National HIV/AIDS 
Strategy; (12) participates in the development and coordination of 
program policies and

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implementation plans, including the development, clearance, and 
dissemination of regulations, criteria, guidelines, and operating 
procedures; (13) provides program policy interpretation and guidance to 
the Bureau, Agency, Department, grantees, and other governmental and 
private organizations and institutions on matters related to the Ryan 
White HIV/AIDS Program and HIV-related areas; and (14) coordinates 
activities pertaining to policy and position papers to ensure the 
fullest possible consideration of programmatic requirements that meet 
departmental and Agency goals, policies, procedures and Federal 
statute.
Division of Metropolitan HIV/AIDS Programs (RV5)
    The Division of Metropolitan HIV/AIDS Programs, within the HIV/AIDS 
Bureau, administers programs and activities and manages funds and other 
resources related to the provision of coordinated comprehensive HIV 
health care and support services for persons with HIV/AIDS. The 
Division manages the portfolio of grantees and programs funded under 
Part A of the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program. Specifically, the Division: 
(1) Directs and manages the implementation of Emergency Relief Grants 
(Part A) of Title XXVI of the PHS Act as amended by the Ryan White HIV/
AIDS Treatment Extension Act of 2009, Public Law 111-87 (the Ryan White 
HIV/AIDS Program); (2) promotes the implementation of the National HIV/
AIDS Strategy among Part A programs; (3) provides program 
implementation proposals and plans, and the interpretation of 
legislation and regulations; (4) monitors HIV services planning and 
delivery programs in cities and metropolitan areas and provides 
administrative, strategic, and programmatic direction to grantees to 
encourage efficient, coordinated treatment of persons with HIV 
infection; (5) provides Technical Assistance, assesses effectiveness of 
Technical Assistance efforts/initiatives, identifies new Technical 
Assistance needs and priority areas, in collaboration with the Division 
of Policy and Data, and participates in the Bureau-wide Technical 
Assistance workgroup; (6) develops Program Application and Funding 
Opportunity documents; (7) develops requirements, guidance and monitors 
cities and metropolitan areas that promote early identification of 
people living with HIV, linking them to care and retaining them in care 
for their HIV disease; (8) formulates and interprets program related 
policies; and (9) coordinates and consults with state and local health 
departments, other components of the Department, other Federal agencies 
and/or outside groups on the implementation of the Part A program.
Division of State HIV/AIDS Programs (RVD)
    The Division of State HIV/AIDS Programs, within the HIV/AIDS 
Bureau, administers programs and activities and manages funds and other 
resources related to the provision of coordinated comprehensive HIV 
health care and support services, including reimbursement for treatment 
with life-prolonging drugs, for persons with HIV/AIDS. The Division 
manages the portfolio of grantees and programs funded under Part B of 
the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program. Specifically, the Division: (1) 
Directs and manages the implementation of HIV CARE Grants (Part B) of 
Title XXVI of the PHS Act as amended by the Ryan White HIV/AIDS 
Treatment Extension Act of 2009, Public Law 111-87 (the Ryan White HIV/
AIDS Program) including the AIDS Drug Assistance programs; (2) promotes 
the implementation of the National HIV/AIDS Strategy among Part B 
programs; (3) provides program implementation proposals and plans, and 
the interpretation of legislation and regulations; (4) monitors HIV 
services planning and delivery programs in states and territories and 
provides administrative, strategic, and programmatic direction to 
grantees to encourage efficient, coordinated treatment of persons with 
HIV infection; (5) in collaboration with the Division of Policy and 
Data, assesses effectiveness of Technical Assistance efforts/
initiatives, identifies new Technical Assistance needs and priority 
areas, and participates in the Bureau-wide Technical Assistance 
workgroup; (6) develops Program Application and Guidance documents; (7) 
develops requirements, guidance and monitors state and territorial 
programs for medical therapies established to ensure that these 
treatments are integrated into the system of health care services; (8) 
promotes the development of state treatment program formularies that 
include classes of drugs necessary for the proper treatment of people 
with HIV infection; (9) formulates and interprets program related 
policies; and (10) coordinates and consults with state and local health 
departments, other components of the Department, other Federal agencies 
and/or outside groups on the implementation of Division programs.
Division of Community HIV/AIDS Programs (RV6)
    The Division of Community HIV/AIDS Programs within the HIV/AIDS 
Bureau, provides national leadership and manages the implementation of 
Parts C, D and F under Title XXVI of the PHS Act as amended by the Ryan 
White HIV/AIDS Treatment Extension Act of 2009, Public Law 111-87 (the 
Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program) including, Planning and Capacity 
Development programs (Part C), HIV Early Intervention Services program 
(Part C), Grants for Coordination Services and Access to Research for 
Women, Infants, Children, and Youth program (Part D), and the Dental 
Reimbursement and Community Based Dental Partnership programs (Part F). 
The Division promotes the implementation of the National HIV/AIDS 
Strategy among Part C, D, and F/Dental programs and administers 
programs and activities related to: (1) Providing comprehensive health 
services to persons infected with HIV in medically underserved areas; 
(2) demonstrating strategies and innovative models for the development 
and provision of HIV primary care services; (3) coordinating services 
for women of child-bearing age with HIV/AIDS, infants, children, and 
youth; (4) assisting dental schools and other eligible institutions 
with respect to oral health care to patients with HIV; and (5) in 
collaboration with the Division of Policy and Data, the Division 
assesses effectiveness of Technical Assistance efforts/initiatives, 
identifies new Technical Assistance needs and priority areas, and 
participates in the Bureau-wide Technical Assistance workgroup. The 
Division manages the portfolio of grantees and programs who provide 
comprehensive HIV primary care, treatment, and HIV-related support 
services.
Division of HIV/AIDS Training and Capacity Development (RV7)
    The Division of HIV/AIDS Training and Capacity Development within 
the HIV/AIDS Bureau, provides national leadership and manages the 
implementation of Part F under Title XXVI of the PHS Act as amended by 
the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Extension Act of 2009, Public Law 
111-87 (the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program), including the Special 
Projects of National Significance and the AIDS Education and Training 
Centers Programs. The Special Projects of National Significance Program 
develops innovative models of HIV care and the AIDS Education and 
Training Centers Program increases the number of health

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care providers who are educated and motivated to counsel, diagnose, 
treat, and medically manage people with HIV disease and to help prevent 
high-risk behaviors that lead to HIV transmission. The Division also 
implements the Global HIV/AIDS Program as part of the President's 
Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) to manage international 
programs designed to provide direct care and treatment for people 
living with HIV/AIDS and to strengthen health systems for delivery of 
prevention, care and treatment services for people living with HIV/AIDS 
in PEPFAR funded countries. The Division will translate lessons learned 
from both the Global HIV/AIDS Programs and Special Projects of National 
Significance projects to the Part A, B, C, D, and F grantee community. 
In collaboration with the Division of Policy and Data, the Division 
assesses effectiveness of Technical Assistance efforts/initiatives, 
identifies new Technical Assistance needs and priority areas, and 
participates in the Bureau-wide Technical Assistance workgroup.

Section RV-30, Delegations of Authority

    All delegations of authority and re-delegations 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 upon date of signature.

    Dated: April 4, 2012.
Mary K. Wakefield,
Administrator.
[FR Doc. 2012-8513 Filed 4-9-12; 8:45 am]
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