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Services (HHS) is being amended at
Chapter AP, ‘‘Office of the Assistant
Secretary for Public Affairs (OASPA),’’
as last amended at 58 FR 52969–02,
dated October 13, 1993. The proposed
change is to make the following changes
in the Office of the Assistant Secretary
Public Affairs (Media): revise the
functional statement for the News
Division (APBI); and establish a new
Web Communications Division (APB4).
The changes are described below:
I. Under Part A, Chapter AP, Section
AP.10 Organization, delete in its
entirety and replace with the following:
AP.10 Organization. The Office of
the Assistant Secretary for Public
Affairs, headed by the Assistant
Secretary for Public Affairs (ASPA) who
reports to the Secretary, consists of the
following organization:
• The Office of the Assistant Secretary
for Public Affairs
• The Office of the Deputy Assistant
Secretary for Public Affairs (Policy
and Strategy)
—Communications Services Division
—Special Outreach Division
• The Office of the Deputy Assistant
Secretary for Public Affairs (Medid)
—News Division
—Speech and Editorial Division
—FOIA/Privacy Act Division
—Web Communiations Division
II. Under Section AP.20 Functions,
paragraph C.1, ‘‘News Division,’’ delete
in its entirety, and replace with the
following:
C.1 News Division (APB1)—Plans,
directs and coordinates the issuance of
public information from HHS to the
press and broadcast media.
Prepares news releases and other
news material for the Secretary and
other top Department officials. Reviews
and clears all news releases and other
news materials prepared by HHS
components.
Identifies news opportunities for the
Secretary.
Makes recommendations concerning
press releases on upcoming publication
of regulations or other actions.
Identifies likely media questions for
news conferences and interviews,
assists in preparing background
briefings for encounters with the press.
Briefs the Secretary, Deputy Secretary,
and Chief of Staff, in conjunction with
other departmental experts for all media
events.
Responds to press queries, either
directly or by steering reporters to
appropriate public affairs personnel in
Operating Division press offices.
Reviews for approval all media
interview requests received by HHS
components.
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Coordinates press conferences for the
Secretary. Acts as a liaison for reporters
requesting interviews and for
newspaper editorial boards wishing to
meet with the Secretary.
Monitors major national media, and
selected local media when appropriate,
and distributes articles of interest
throughout the day to key staff.
Leads the planning, development and
implementation of emergency incident
communications strategies and activities
for the Department.
III. Under section AP.20 Functions, at
the end paragraph C.3, add the
following new paragraph:
C.4 Web Communications Division
(APB4): Leads the review of HHS Web
information content, presentation, uses
and technologies, and recommends and/
or implements web-based information
policy, guidance and tools for the
Department, as appropriate.
Leads the review of the content of all
proposed Department-wide and OSlevel sites to ensure they are consistent
with Departmental policies and goals.
Leads the development of Department
Internet policy and public affairs issues
as well as a development of a
Department-wide policy on the creation
and clearance of Web sites.
Manages daily operations of the main
HHS public Web site. Manages
additional Office of the Secretary-level
Web sites, as appropriate.
Manages daily operations of the HHS
intranet, and tools in support of HHS
Web and intranet sites.
Dated: October 5, 2005.
Joe W. Ellis,
Assistant Secretary for Administration and
Management.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
Agency for Toxic Substances and
Disease Registry
[ATSDR–214]
Availability of Draft Toxicological
Profiles
Agency for Toxic Substances
and Disease Registry (ATSDR),
Department of Health and Human
Services (HHS).
ACTION: Notice of availability.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The Comprehensive
Environmental Response,
Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980
(CERCLA), as amended by the
Superfund Amendments and
Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA),
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Section 104(i)(3) [42 U.S.C. 9604(i)(3)]
directs the Administrator of ATSDR to
prepare toxicological profiles of priority
hazardous substances and to revise and
publish each updated toxicological
profile as necessary. This notice
announces the availability of the 19th
set of toxicological profiles, which
consists of one new draft and seven
updated drafts, prepared by ATSDR for
review and comment.
DATES: In order to be considered,
comments on these draft toxicological
profiles must be received on or before
February 27, 2006. Comments received
after the close of the public comment
period will be considered at the
discretion of ATSDR on the basis of
what is deemed to be in the best interest
of the general public.
ADDRESSES: Requests for printed copies
of the draft toxicological profiles should
be sent to the attention of Ms. Olga
Dawkins, Division of Toxicology and
Environmental Medicine, Agency for
Toxic Substances and Disease Registry,
Mailstop F–32, 1600 Clifton Road, NE.,
Atlanta, Georgia 30333. Electronic
access to these documents is also
available at the ATSDR Web site:
https://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/toxpro2.html.
Comments regarding the draft
toxicological profiles should be sent to
the attention of Ms. Nickolette Roney,
Division of Toxicology and
Environmental Medicine, Agency for
Toxic Substances and Disease Registry,
Mailstop F–32, 1600 Clifton Road, NE.,
Atlanta, Georgia 30333.
Requests for printed copies of the
draft toxicological profiles must be in
writing, and must specifically identify
the hazardous substance(s) profile(s)
that you wish to receive. ATSDR
reserves the right to provide only one
copy of each profile requested, free of
charge. In case of extended distribution
delays, requestors will be notified.
Written comments and other data
submitted in response to this notice and
the draft toxicological profiles should
bear the docket control number ATSDR–
214. Send one copy of all comments and
three copies of all supporting
documents to Ms. Roney at the above
stated address by the end of the
comment period. Because all public
comments regarding ATSDR
toxicological profiles are available for
public inspection, no confidential
business information or other
confidential information should be
submitted in response to this notice.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms.
Olga Dawkins, Division of Toxicology
and Environmental Medicine, Agency
for Toxic Substances and Disease
Registry, Mailstop E–29, 1600 Clifton
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Road, NE., Atlanta, Georgia 30333,
telephone 1–(888)422–8737 or
(770)488–3315.
The
Superfund Amendments and
Reauthorization Act (SARA) (Pub. L.
99–499) amends the Comprehensive
Environmental Response,
Compensation, and Liability Act
(CERCLA or Superfund) (42 U.S.C. 9601
et seq.) by establishing certain
responsibilities for the ATSDR and the
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) with regard to hazardous
substances which are most commonly
found at facilities on the CERCLA
National Priorities List (NPL). Among
these responsibilities is that the
Administrator of ATSDR prepare
toxicological profiles for substances
included on the priority lists of
hazardous substances. These lists
identified 275 hazardous substances
that ATSDR and EPA determined pose
the most significant potential threat to
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
human health. The availability of the
revised priority list of 275 hazardous
substances was announced in the
Federal Register on November 7, 2003
(68 FR 63098). For prior versions of the
list of substances see Federal Register
notices dated April 17, 1987 (52 FR
12866); October 20, 1988 (53 FR 41280);
October 26, 1989 (54 FR 43619); October
17, 1990 (55 FR 42067); October 17,
1991 (56 FR 52166); October 28, 1992
(57 FR 48801); February 28, 1994 (59 FR
9486); April 29, 1996 (61 FR 18744);
November 17, 1997 (62 FR 61332);
October 21, 1999 (64 FR 56792) and
October 25, 2001 (66 FR 54014).
[CERCLA also requires ATSDR to assure
the initiation of a research program to
fill data needs associated with the
substances.] Section 104(i)(3) of
CERCLA [42 U.S.C. 9604(i)(3)] outlines
the content of these profiles. Each
profile will include an examination,
summary and interpretation of available
toxicological information and
epidemiologic evaluations. This
Document
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information and these data are to be
used to identify the levels of significant
human exposure for the substance and
the associated health effects. The
profiles must also include a
determination of whether adequate
information on the health effects of each
substance is available or in the process
of development. When adequate
information is not available, ATSDR, in
cooperation with the National
Toxicology Program (NTP), is required
to assure the initiation of research to
determine these health effects.
Although key studies for each of the
substances were considered during the
profile development process, this Federal
Register notice seeks to solicit any additional
studies, particularly unpublished data and
ongoing studies, which will be evaluated for
possible addition to the profiles now or in
the future.
The following draft toxicological
profiles will be made available to the
public on or about October 17, 2005.
Hazardous substance
CAS No.
ACROLEIN (Update) .................................................................................................................
ARSENIC (Update) ....................................................................................................................
BARIUM (Update) ......................................................................................................................
BENZENE (Update) ...................................................................................................................
HEPTACHLOR (Update)/ ..........................................................................................................
HEPTACHLOR EPOXIDE .........................................................................................................
LEAD (Update) ..........................................................................................................................
PERCHLORATES * ....................................................................................................................
XYLENES (Update) ...................................................................................................................
000107–02–8
007440–38–2
007440–39–3
000071–43–2
000076–44–8
001024–57–3
007439–92–1
014797–73–0
001330–20–7
* Denotes new profile.
All profiles issued as ‘‘Drafts for
Public Comment’’ represent ATSDR’s
best efforts to provide important
toxicological information on priority
hazardous substances. We are seeking
public comments and additional
information which may be used to
supplement these profiles. ATSDR
remains committed to providing a
public comment period for these
documents as a means to best serve
public health and our clients.
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention
Advisory Committee on Childhood
Lead Poisoning Prevention
Dated: October 17, 2005.
Ken Rose,
Acting Director, Office of Policy, Planning
and Evaluation, National Center for
Environmental Health/Agency for Toxic
Substances and Disease Registry.
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In accordance with section 10(a)(2) of
the Federal Advisory Committee Act
(Pub. L. 92–463), the National Center for
Environmental Health (NCEH) of the
Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC) announces the
following committee meeting:
Correction.
Name: Advisory Committee on
Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention
(ACCLPP).
Summary: The Department of Health
and Human Services, CDC published a
document in the Federal Register of
September 20, 2005, concerning the
ACCLPP.
Correction: In the Federal Register of
September 20, 2005, (Volume 70,
Number 1811) [Notices] Page 55132
‘‘Place: The Hubert Humphrey Federal
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Building, 200 Independence Avenue,
Washington, DC 20021’’ Should read:
330 Independence Avenue, Room 5051,
Snow Room Cohen Building,
Washington, DC 20201. Telephone:
202–619–0814.
Contact Person For More Information:
Claudine Johnson, Lead Poisoning
Prevention Branch, Division of
Emergency and Environmental Health
Services, NCEH, CDC, 4770 Buford
Hwy, NE., M/S F–40, Atlanta, Georgia
30341. Telephone: (770) 488–3300, fax:
(770) 488–3635.
The Director, Management Analysis
and Services Office, has been delegated
the authority to sign Federal Register
notices pertaining to announcements of
meetings and other committee
management activities for both CDC and
the Agency for Toxic Substances and
Disease Registry.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
[ATSDR-214]
Availability of Draft Toxicological Profiles
AGENCY: Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR),
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
ACTION: Notice of availability.
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SUMMARY: The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and
Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA), as amended by the Superfund Amendments
and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA), Section 104(i)(3) [42 U.S.C.
9604(i)(3)] directs the Administrator of ATSDR to prepare toxicological
profiles of priority hazardous substances and to revise and publish
each updated toxicological profile as necessary. This notice announces
the availability of the 19th set of toxicological profiles, which
consists of one new draft and seven updated drafts, prepared by ATSDR
for review and comment.
DATES: In order to be considered, comments on these draft toxicological
profiles must be received on or before February 27, 2006. Comments
received after the close of the public comment period will be
considered at the discretion of ATSDR on the basis of what is deemed to
be in the best interest of the general public.
ADDRESSES: Requests for printed copies of the draft toxicological
profiles should be sent to the attention of Ms. Olga Dawkins, Division
of Toxicology and Environmental Medicine, Agency for Toxic Substances
and Disease Registry, Mailstop F-32, 1600 Clifton Road, NE., Atlanta,
Georgia 30333. Electronic access to these documents is also available
at the ATSDR Web site: https://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/toxpro2.html.
Comments regarding the draft toxicological profiles should be sent
to the attention of Ms. Nickolette Roney, Division of Toxicology and
Environmental Medicine, Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease
Registry, Mailstop F-32, 1600 Clifton Road, NE., Atlanta, Georgia
30333.
Requests for printed copies of the draft toxicological profiles
must be in writing, and must specifically identify the hazardous
substance(s) profile(s) that you wish to receive. ATSDR reserves the
right to provide only one copy of each profile requested, free of
charge. In case of extended distribution delays, requestors will be
notified.
Written comments and other data submitted in response to this
notice and the draft toxicological profiles should bear the docket
control number ATSDR-214. Send one copy of all comments and three
copies of all supporting documents to Ms. Roney at the above stated
address by the end of the comment period. Because all public comments
regarding ATSDR toxicological profiles are available for public
inspection, no confidential business information or other confidential
information should be submitted in response to this notice.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Olga Dawkins, Division of
Toxicology and Environmental Medicine, Agency for Toxic Substances and
Disease Registry, Mailstop E-29, 1600 Clifton
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Road, NE., Atlanta, Georgia 30333, telephone 1-(888)422-8737 or
(770)488-3315.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization
Act (SARA) (Pub. L. 99-499) amends the Comprehensive Environmental
Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA or Superfund) (42
U.S.C. 9601 et seq.) by establishing certain responsibilities for the
ATSDR and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) with regard to
hazardous substances which are most commonly found at facilities on the
CERCLA National Priorities List (NPL). Among these responsibilities is
that the Administrator of ATSDR prepare toxicological profiles for
substances included on the priority lists of hazardous substances.
These lists identified 275 hazardous substances that ATSDR and EPA
determined pose the most significant potential threat to human health.
The availability of the revised priority list of 275 hazardous
substances was announced in the Federal Register on November 7, 2003
(68 FR 63098). For prior versions of the list of substances see Federal
Register notices dated April 17, 1987 (52 FR 12866); October 20, 1988
(53 FR 41280); October 26, 1989 (54 FR 43619); October 17, 1990 (55 FR
42067); October 17, 1991 (56 FR 52166); October 28, 1992 (57 FR 48801);
February 28, 1994 (59 FR 9486); April 29, 1996 (61 FR 18744); November
17, 1997 (62 FR 61332); October 21, 1999 (64 FR 56792) and October 25,
2001 (66 FR 54014). [CERCLA also requires ATSDR to assure the
initiation of a research program to fill data needs associated with the
substances.] Section 104(i)(3) of CERCLA [42 U.S.C. 9604(i)(3)]
outlines the content of these profiles. Each profile will include an
examination, summary and interpretation of available toxicological
information and epidemiologic evaluations. This information and these
data are to be used to identify the levels of significant human
exposure for the substance and the associated health effects. The
profiles must also include a determination of whether adequate
information on the health effects of each substance is available or in
the process of development. When adequate information is not available,
ATSDR, in cooperation with the National Toxicology Program (NTP), is
required to assure the initiation of research to determine these health
effects.
Although key studies for each of the substances were considered
during the profile development process, this Federal Register notice
seeks to solicit any additional studies, particularly unpublished
data and ongoing studies, which will be evaluated for possible
addition to the profiles now or in the future.
The following draft toxicological profiles will be made available
to the public on or about October 17, 2005.
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Document Hazardous substance CAS No.
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1................................ ACROLEIN (Update).. 000107-02-8
2................................ ARSENIC (Update)... 007440-38-2
3................................ BARIUM (Update).... 007440-39-3
4................................ BENZENE (Update)... 000071-43-2
5................................ HEPTACHLOR (Update)/ 000076-44-8
.
HEPTACHLOR EPOXIDE. 001024-57-3
6................................ LEAD (Update)...... 007439-92-1
7................................ PERCHLORATES *..... 014797-73-0
8................................ XYLENES (Update)... 001330-20-7
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* Denotes new profile.
All profiles issued as ``Drafts for Public Comment'' represent
ATSDR's best efforts to provide important toxicological information on
priority hazardous substances. We are seeking public comments and
additional information which may be used to supplement these profiles.
ATSDR remains committed to providing a public comment period for these
documents as a means to best serve public health and our clients.
Dated: October 17, 2005.
Ken Rose,
Acting Director, Office of Policy, Planning and Evaluation, National
Center for Environmental Health/Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease
Registry.
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