82 FR 44629 - National Advisory Council on Migrant Health

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Health Resources and Service Administration

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 184 (September 25, 2017)

In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, notice is hereby given that a National Advisory Council on Migrant Health (NACMH/Council) meeting has been scheduled. This meeting will be open to the public. The agenda for the NACMH meeting can be obtained by contacting the Designated Federal Officer (DFO) or accessing the Council Web site: https://bphc.hrsa.gov/qualityimprovement/ strategicpartnerships/nacmh/index.html.

[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 184 (Monday, September 25, 2017)]
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From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2017-20422]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Health Resources and Service Administration


National Advisory Council on Migrant Health

AGENCY: Health Resources and Service Administration (HRSA), Department 
of Health and Human Services (HHS).

ACTION: Notice of meeting.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, notice 
is hereby given that a National Advisory Council on Migrant Health 
(NACMH/Council) meeting has been scheduled. This meeting will be open 
to the public. The agenda for the NACMH meeting can be obtained by 
contacting the Designated Federal Officer (DFO) or accessing the 
Council Web site: https://bphc.hrsa.gov/qualityimprovement/strategicpartnerships/nacmh/index.html.

DATES: The meeting will be held on November 7, 2017, 8:30 a.m.to 5:00 
p.m.

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ET, and November 8, 2017, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET.

ADDRESSES: The address for the meeting is Doubletree by Hilton Raleigh 
Brownstone-University, 1707 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, NC 27605. 
Phone: (919) 828-0811.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: All requests for information regarding 
the NACMH should be sent to Esther Paul, DFO, NACMH, HRSA, in one of 
three ways: (1) By mail to: Esther Paul, Office of Policy and Program 
Development, Bureau of Primary Health Care, HRSA, 5600 Fishers Lane, 
16N38B, Rockville, Maryland 20857; (2) by phone: (301) 594-4300; or (3) 
by email: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The NACMH is a non-discretionary advisory 
body mandated by the Public Health Service (PHS) Act, Title 42 U.S.C. 
218, to advise, consult with, and make recommendations to the Secretary 
of HHS and the Administrator of HRSA regarding the organization, 
operation, selection, and funding of migrant health centers and other 
entities funded under section 330(g) of the PHS Act (42 U.S.C. 254b). 
The NACMH Charter requires that the Council meet at least twice per 
year to discuss services and issues related to the health of migrant 
and seasonal agricultural workers and their families and to formulate 
their recommendations to the HHS Secretary and HRSA Administrator.
    Agenda: The agenda includes an overview of the Council's general 
business activities. The Council will also hear presentations from a 
federal official and experts on issues facing agricultural workers, 
including the status of agricultural worker health at the local and 
national levels. In addition, the Council will hold a public hearing 
where migratory and seasonal agricultural workers will testify 
regarding matters affecting them. This hearing is scheduled for 
Tuesday, November 7, 2017 from 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Doubletree 
by Hilton Raleigh Brownstone-University. Agenda items are subject to 
change as priorities indicate.
    Public Participation: Members of the public will not be able to 
provide oral comments during the meeting. Please provide any written 
questions or comments for the NACMH to the DFO by October 27, 2017, 
using the address, phone number, or email provided above. Individuals 
who plan to attend the meeting and need special assistance, such as 
sign language interpretation or other reasonable accommodations, should 
notify the DFO at least 10 days prior to the meeting.

Amy McNulty,
Acting Director, Division of the Executive Secretariat.
[FR Doc. 2017-20422 Filed 9-22-17; 8:45 am]
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