U.S.-EU Communities of Research on Environmental, Health, and Safety Issues Related to Nanomaterials; Notice of Public Meetings, 66314 [2016-23245]

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[FR Doc. 2016–23097 Filed 9–26–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7590–01–P OFFICE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY POLICY U.S.-EU Communities of Research on Environmental, Health, and Safety Issues Related to Nanomaterials; Notice of Public Meetings ACTION: Notice of public meeting. The National Nanotechnology Coordination Office (NNCO), on behalf of the Nanoscale Science, Engineering, and Technology (NSET) Subcommittee of the Committee on Technology, National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) and in collaboration with the European Commission, will host meetings for the U.S.-EU Communities of Research (CORs) on the topic of environmental, health, and safety issues related to nanomaterials (nanoEHS) between the publication date of this Notice and September 30, 2017. The CORs are a platform for scientists to develop a shared repertoire of protocols and methods to overcome research gaps and barriers. The cochairs for each COR will convene meetings and set meeting agendas with administrative support from the European Commission and the NNCO. DATES: The CORs will hold multiple webinars and/or conference calls between the publication date of this Notice and September 30, 2017. ADDRESSES: Teleconferences and web meetings for the CORs will take place periodically between the publication date of this Notice and September 30, 2017. Meeting dates, call-in information, and other COR updates will be posted on the Community of Research page at https://us-eu.org/. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00062 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 For information regarding this Notice, please contact Stacey Standridge at National Nanotechnology Coordination Office, by telephone (703) 292–8103 or email sstandridge@nnco.nano.gov. Additional information about the CORs and their upcoming meetings is posted at https://us-eu.org/. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: There are seven Communities of Research addressing complementary themes: • Characterization • Databases and Computational Modeling for NanoEHS • Exposure through Product Life • Ecotoxicity • Human Toxicity • Risk Assessment • Risk Management and Control The CORs directly address Objectives 4.1.4 (‘‘Participate in international efforts, particularly those aimed at generating [nanoEHS] best practices’’) and 4.2.3 (‘‘Participate in coordinated international efforts focused on sharing data, guidance, and best practices for environmental and human risk assessment and management’’) of the 2014 National Nanotechnology Initiative Strategic Plan, available at https:// www.nano.gov/node/1113. However, the CORs are not envisioned to provide any government agency with advice or recommendations. Registration: Individuals wishing to participate in any of the CORs should send the participant’s name, affiliation, and country of residence to sstandridge@nnco.nano.gov or mail the information to Stacey Standridge, 4201 Wilson Blvd., Stafford II, Suite 405, Arlington, VA 22230. NNCO will collect email addresses from registrants to ensure that they are added to the COR listserv(s) to receive meeting information and other updates relevant to the COR scope from other COR members. Email addresses are submitted on a completely voluntary basis. Meeting Accommodations: Individuals requiring special accommodation to access these public meetings should contact Stacey Standridge via telephone at (703) 292– 8103 at least ten business days prior to each meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ted Wackler, Deputy Chief of Staff and Assistant Director. [FR Doc. 2016–23245 Filed 9–26–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3270–F6–P E:\FR\FM\27SEN1.SGM 27SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 187 (Tuesday, September 27, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Page 66314]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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OFFICE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY POLICY


U.S.-EU Communities of Research on Environmental, Health, and 
Safety Issues Related to Nanomaterials; Notice of Public Meetings

ACTION: Notice of public meeting.

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SUMMARY: The National Nanotechnology Coordination Office (NNCO), on 
behalf of the Nanoscale Science, Engineering, and Technology (NSET) 
Subcommittee of the Committee on Technology, National Science and 
Technology Council (NSTC) and in collaboration with the European 
Commission, will host meetings for the U.S.-EU Communities of Research 
(CORs) on the topic of environmental, health, and safety issues related 
to nanomaterials (nanoEHS) between the publication date of this Notice 
and September 30, 2017. The CORs are a platform for scientists to 
develop a shared repertoire of protocols and methods to overcome 
research gaps and barriers. The co-chairs for each COR will convene 
meetings and set meeting agendas with administrative support from the 
European Commission and the NNCO.

DATES: The CORs will hold multiple webinars and/or conference calls 
between the publication date of this Notice and September 30, 2017.

ADDRESSES: Teleconferences and web meetings for the CORs will take 
place periodically between the publication date of this Notice and 
September 30, 2017. Meeting dates, call-in information, and other COR 
updates will be posted on the Community of Research page at https://us-eu.org/.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For information regarding this Notice, 
please contact Stacey Standridge at National Nanotechnology 
Coordination Office, by telephone (703) 292-8103 or email 
sstandridge@nnco.nano.gov. Additional information about the CORs and 
their upcoming meetings is posted at https://us-eu.org/.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: There are seven Communities of Research 
addressing complementary themes:

 Characterization
 Databases and Computational Modeling for NanoEHS
 Exposure through Product Life
 Ecotoxicity
 Human Toxicity
 Risk Assessment
 Risk Management and Control

    The CORs directly address Objectives 4.1.4 (``Participate in 
international efforts, particularly those aimed at generating [nanoEHS] 
best practices'') and 4.2.3 (``Participate in coordinated international 
efforts focused on sharing data, guidance, and best practices for 
environmental and human risk assessment and management'') of the 2014 
National Nanotechnology Initiative Strategic Plan, available at https://www.nano.gov/node/1113. However, the CORs are not envisioned to provide 
any government agency with advice or recommendations.
    Registration: Individuals wishing to participate in any of the CORs 
should send the participant's name, affiliation, and country of 
residence to sstandridge@nnco.nano.gov or mail the information to 
Stacey Standridge, 4201 Wilson Blvd., Stafford II, Suite 405, 
Arlington, VA 22230. NNCO will collect email addresses from registrants 
to ensure that they are added to the COR listserv(s) to receive meeting 
information and other updates relevant to the COR scope from other COR 
members. Email addresses are submitted on a completely voluntary basis.
    Meeting Accommodations: Individuals requiring special accommodation 
to access these public meetings should contact Stacey Standridge via 
telephone at (703) 292-8103 at least ten business days prior to each 
meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

Ted Wackler,
Deputy Chief of Staff and Assistant Director.
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