Department of Health and Human Services
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
In accordance with section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) announces the following committee meeting.
Name: Board of Scientific Counselors (BSC), NCHS.
Times and Dates: 2 p.m.-5:30 p.m., January 27, 2005. 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., January 28, 2005.
Place: NCHS Headquarters, 3311 Toledo Road, Hyattsville, Maryland 20782.
Status: Open to the public, limited only by the space available. The meeting room accommodates approximately 100 people.
Purpose: This committee is charged with providing advice and making recommendations to the Secretary; the Director, CDC; and Director, NCHS, regarding the scientific and technical program goals and objectives, strategies, and priorities of NCHS.
Matters To Be Discussed: The agenda will include welcome remarks by the Director, NCHS; introductions of members and key NCHS staff; scientific presentations and discussions; and an open session for comments from the public.