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BILLING CODE 4168-17-P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Advisory Committee AGENCY: Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Secretary. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: As stipulated by the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the Department of Health and Human Services is hereby giving notice that the Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Advisory Committee (CFSAC) will hold a meeting. The meeting will be open to the public. DATES: The meeting will be held on Monday, June 21, 2004, from 9 am to 5 pm.

ADDRESSES: Department of Health and Human Services, Hubert H. Humphrey Building, 200 Independence Avenue, SW., Room 505A, Washington, DC 20201. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Dr. Larry E. Fields, Executive Secretary, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Advisory Committee, Department of Health and Human Services, Hubert H. Humphrey Building, 200 Independence Avenue, SW., Room 719H, Washington, DC 20201;

(202)690-7694. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: CFSAC was established on September 5, 2002, to replace the Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Coordinating Committee. CFSAC was established to advise, consult with, and make recommendations to the Secretary, through the Assistant Secretary for Health, on a broad range of topics including

(1)the current state of knowledge and research about the epidemiology and risk factors relating to chronic fatigue syndrome, and identifying potential opportunities in these areas;

(2)current and proposed diagnosis and treatment methods for chronic fatigue syndrome; and

(3)development and implementation of programs to inform the public, health care professionals, and the biomedical, academic, and research communities about chronic fatigue syndrome advances. The tentative agenda for this meeting is as follows: 9 a.m.—Chairperson Call to Order Request for Roll Call Introductions and Opening Remarks Approval of the Minutes of March 22nd, 2004 Discussion 9:20 a.m.—Executive Secretary Roll Call Summary of Public Comments Operational Matters Discussion 9:35 a.m.—Invited Speaker CFS and the ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM codes Donna Pickett, RHIA Medical Classification Administrator National Center for Health Statistics, NCHS/CDC/HHS Discussion 10:30 a.m.—Break 10:45 a.m.—Invited Organizational Updates Dr. Dharam V. Ablashi American Association for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (AACFS) 7th International Conference on CFS/FM and other activities K. Kimberly McCleary CFIDS Association of America Public and Provider Attitudes Jill McLaughlin National CFIDS Foundation, Inc. Patient Issues Discussion 11:15 a.m.—Ex Officio Members Requested follow-ups Status of Departmental and broader CFS-related efforts Discussion 11:30 a.m.—Public Comment 12 Noon—Lunch Break 1 p.m. Subcommittee Updates Disabilities: Lyle Lieberman, Chair Education: Dr. Roberto Patarca, Chair Research: Dr. Nahid Mohagheghpour, Chair 3 p.m. Break 3:15 p.m. Development of Recommendations Other CFS-related Matters 4 p.m. Public Comment 4:30 p.m. Summary Action Steps Timelines 5 p.m. Adjournment Public attendance at the meeting is limited to space available. Individuals must provide a photo ID for entry into the meeting. Individuals who plan to attend and need special assistance, such as sign language interpretation or other reasonable accommodations, should notify the designated contact person. Members of the public will have the opportunity to provide comments at the meeting. Pre-registration is required for public comment by June 14, 2004. Any individual who wishes to participate in the public comment session should call the telephone number listed in the contact information to register. Public comment will be limited to five minutes per speaker. Any members of the public who wish to have printed material distributed to CFSAC members should submit materials to the Executive Secretary, CFSAC, whose contact information is listed above prior to close of business June 14, 2004. Dated: May 28, 2004. Larry E. Fields, Executive Secretary, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Advisory Committee. [FR Doc. 04-12800 Filed 6-4-04; 8:45 am]