[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 203 (Friday, October 21, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Pages 61293-61294]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-21033]


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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) as amended at (60 FR 56605, November 6, 1995; amended at 67 FR 
46519, July 15, 2002; 68 FR 787-793, January 7, 2003, and 68 FR 64357-
64358, November 13, 2003; and last amended at 69 FR 56433-56434, 
September 21, 2004).
    This notice reflects changes to the organization and functions of 
the Office of Communications (RA6) and the Office of Information 
Technology (RAG) both in the Office of the Administrator (RA): 
Specifically, it moves the Audio Visual technology support function 
from the Office of Information Technology to the Office of 
Communications.

Chapter RA--Office of the Administrator

Section RA-10, Organization

    The Office of the Administrator (OA) is headed by the 
Administrator, Health Resources and Services Administration, who 
reports directly to the Secretary. The OA includes the following 
components:
    (1) Immediate Office of the Administrator (RA);
    (2) Office of Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights (RA2);
    (3) Office of Planning and Evaluation (RA5);
    (4) Office of Communications (RA6);
    (5) Office of Minority Health and Health Disparities (RA9);
    (6) Office of Legislation (RAE);
    (7) Office of International Health Affairs (RAH); and
    (8) Office of Information Technology (RAG).

Section RA-20, Functions

    Delete the functional statements for the Office of Communications 
(RA6) and the Office of Information Technology (RAG) in their entirety 
and replace it with the following:

Office of Communication (RA6)

    Provides leadership and general policy and program direction for, 
and conducts and coordinates communications and public affairs 
activities of the Agency; Specifically, (1)

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serves as focal point for coordination of Agency communications 
activities with those of other health agencies within the Department of 
Health and Human Services and with field, State, local, voluntary and 
professional organizations; (2) develops and implements national 
communications initiatives to inform and educate the public, health 
care professionals, policy makers and the media; (3) coordinates, 
researches, writes and prepares speeches and audiovisual presentations 
for the HRSA Administrator and Staff; (4) provides communication and 
public affairs expertise and staff advice and support to the 
Administrator in program and policy formulations and execution 
consistent with policy direction established by the Assistant Secretary 
for Public Affairs; (5) develops and implements policies and procedures 
related to external media relations and internal employee 
communications including those for the development, review, processing, 
quality control, and dissemination of Agency communications materials, 
including exhibits and those disseminated electronically; (6) serves as 
Communications and Public Affairs Officer for the Agency including 
establishment and maintenance of productive relationships with the news 
media; (7) serves as focal point for intergovernmental affairs for the 
Agency; (8) coordinates the implementation of the Freedom of 
Information Act for the Agency; and (9) manages audio visual and 
multimedia activities in support of communications efforts through 
multiple media formats.

Office of Information Technology (RAG)

    Responsible for the organization, management, and administrative 
functions necessary to carry out the responsibilities of the Chief 
Information Officer including: Organization development, investment 
control, budget formulation and execution, policy development, 
strategic and tactical planning, and performance monitoring. Provides 
leadership in the development, review and implementation of policies 
and procedures to promote improved information technology management 
capabilities and best practices throughout HRSA. Coordinates IT 
workforce issues, works closely with the Departmental Office of Human 
Resources Management on IT recruitment and training. Carries out the 
responsibilities of the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) including the 
HRSA emerging and advanced technology integration program consistent 
with HRSA missions and program objectives. Provides leadership for 
strategic planning that leverages information systems security, program 
strategies, and advanced technology integration to achieve program 
objectives through innovative technology use.

Section RA-30, Delegations of Authority

    All delegations and redelegations of authorities to officers and 
employees of the HRSA that were in effect immediately prior to the 
effective date of this action will be continued in effect pending 
further redelegation, provided they are consistent with this action.
    This document is effective upon date of signature.


    Dated: October 6, 2005.
Elizabeth M. Duke,
Administrator.
[FR Doc. 05-21033 Filed 10-20-05; 8:45 am]
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