Item 16

Authorize the Bureau of Laboratory Services to accept and expend federal funds in the amount of $466,012 from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to fund the NH Epidemiology, Laboratory, and Health Information System Capacity Program. (2)Further authorize to create two positions utilizing funds from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Epidemiology, Laboratory, and Health Information System Capacity Cooperative agreement. Effective upon G&CL approval through June 30, 2017. 100% Federal Funds. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on February 12, 2016.