81 FR 63485 - Advisory Commission on Childhood Vaccines

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Health Resources and Service Administration

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 179 (September 15, 2016)

In accordance with section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463), notice is hereby given that a meeting is scheduled for Advisory Commission on Childhood Vaccines (ACCV). This meeting will be open to the public. Information about the ACCV and the agenda for this meeting can be obtained by accessing the following Web site: http://www.hrsa.gov/advisorycommittees/childhoodvaccines/ index.html.

[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 179 (Thursday, September 15, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 63485-63486]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2016-22193]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Health Resources and Service Administration


Advisory Commission on Childhood Vaccines

AGENCY: Health Resources and Service Administration, HHS.

ACTION: Notice of Meeting.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory 
Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463), notice is hereby given that a meeting 
is scheduled for Advisory Commission on Childhood Vaccines (ACCV). This 
meeting will be open to the public. Information about the ACCV and the 
agenda for this meeting can be obtained by accessing the following Web 
site: http://www.hrsa.gov/advisorycommittees/childhoodvaccines/index.html.

DATES: The meeting will be held on September 20, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. 
EDT.

ADDRESSES: This meeting will be held via Adobe Connect Webinar and 
teleconference. The address for the meeting is 5600 Fishers Lane, 
Rockville, MD 20857, Conference Room 09N17. The public can join the 
meeting by:
    1. (Audio Portion) Calling the conference phone number 800-799-3561 
and providing the following information:

Leader Name: Dr. Narayan Nair
Password: 8164763

    2. (Visual Portion) Connecting to the ACCV Adobe Connect Pro 
Meeting using the following URL: https://hrsa.connectsolutions.com/accv/ (copy and paste the link into your browser if it does not work 
directly, and enter as a guest). Participants should call and connect 
15 minutes prior to the meeting in order for logistics to be set up. If 
you have never attended an Adobe Connect meeting, please test your 
connection using the following URL:https://hrsa.connectsolutions.com/common/help/en/support/meeting_test.htm and get a quick overview by 
following URL: http://www.adobe.com/go/connectpro_overview.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Anyone requesting information 
regarding the ACCV should contact Annie Herzog, Program Analyst, 
Division of Injury Compensation Programs (DICP), Health Resources and 
Services Administration, in one of three ways: (1) Send a request to 
the following address: Annie Herzog, Program Analyst, DICP, Health 
Resources and Services Administration, 5600 Fishers Lane, Room 08N146B, 
Rockville, Maryland 20857; (2) call (301) 443-6593; or (3) send an 
email to [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The ACCV was established by section 2119 of 
the Public Health Service Act (the Act) (42 U.S.C. 300aa-19), as 
enacted by Public Law (Pub. L.) 99-660, and as subsequently amended, 
and advises the Secretary of Health and Human Services (the Secretary) 
on issues related to implementation of the National Vaccine Injury 
Compensation Program (VICP).
    The activities of the ACCV also include: Recommending changes in 
the Vaccine Injury Table at its own initiative or as the result of the 
filing of a petition; advising the Secretary in implementing section 
2127 of the Act regarding the need for childhood vaccination products 
that result in fewer or no significant adverse reactions; surveying 
federal, state, and local programs and activities related to gathering 
information on injuries associated with the administration of childhood 
vaccines, including the adverse reaction reporting requirements of 
section 2125(b) of the Act; advising the Secretary on the methods of 
obtaining, compiling, publishing, and using credible data related to 
the frequency and severity of adverse

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reactions associated with childhood vaccines; consulting on the 
development or revision of Vaccine Information Statements; and 
recommending to the Director of the National Vaccine Program research 
related to vaccine injuries which should be conducted to carry out the 
VICP.
    During the September 20 meeting, the agenda items will include, but 
are not limited to, updates from the Division of Injury Compensation 
Programs (DICP), Department of Justice (DOJ), National Vaccine Program 
Office (NVPO), Immunization Safety Office (Centers for Disease Control 
and Prevention), National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases 
(National Institutes of Health) and Center for Biologics, Evaluation 
and Research (Food and Drug Administration). A draft agenda and 
additional meeting materials will be posted on the ACCV Web site 
(http://www.hrsa.gov/advisorycommittees/childhoodvaccines/index.html) 
prior to the meeting. Agenda items are subject to change as priorities 
dictate.
    Members of the public will have the opportunity to provide 
comments. Oral comments will be honored in the order they are requested 
and may be limited as time allows. Requests to make oral comments or 
provide written comments to the ACCV should be sent to Annie Herzog 
using the address or phone number above by September 18, 2016. 
Individuals who plan to attend and need special assistance, such as 
sign language interpretation or other reasonable accommodations, should 
notify Annie Herzog, using the address and phone number by September 
16.

Jason E. Bennett,
Director, Division of the Executive Secretariat.
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