Meeting of the Secretary's Advisory Committee on Regulatory Reform

Résumé

This notice announces a public meeting of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary's Advisory Committee on Regulatory Reform. As governed by the Federal Advisory Committee Act in accordance with Section 10(a)(2), the Secretary's Advisory Committee on Regulatory Reform is seeking guidance for the Department's efforts to streamline regulatory requirements. The Advisory Committee will advise and make recommendations for changes that would be beneficial in four broad areas: health care delivery, health systems operations, biomedical and health research, and the development of pharmaceuticals and other products. The Committee will review changes identified through regional public hearings, written comments from the public, and consultation with HHS staff. All meetings and hearings of the Committee are open to the general public. The meeting agenda will allow some time for public comment. Additional information on the meeting agenda will be posted on the Committee's Web site prior to the meeting (http:// www.regreform.hhs.gov).