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Download as PDF 4544 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 18 / Friday, January 27, 2006 / Proposed Rules Building, 725 17th Street, NW., rm. 10235, Washington, DC 20503, Attn: Desk Officer for CDC. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES 42 CFR Parts 70 and 71 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: RIN 0920–AA03 Control of Communicable Diseases Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). ACTION: Proposed rule; extension of public comment period. rmajette on PROD1PC67 with PROPOSALS AGENCY: SUMMARY: On November 30, 2005, at 70 FR 71892, CDC published a proposed rule, ‘‘Control of Communicable Diseases,’’ to revise existing regulations related to preventing the introduction, transmission, or spread of communicable diseases from foreign countries into the U.S. and from one state or possession into another. CDC provided a 60 day public comment period. Written comments were to be received on or before January 30, 2006. We have received requests asking for an extension of the comment period. In consideration of these requests, CDC is extending the comment period by 30 days to March 1, 2006. DATES: Written comments must be received on or before March 1, 2006. Written comments on the proposed information collection requirements must also be submitted on or before March 1, 2006. Please refer to SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION for additional information. ADDRESSES: You may submit written comments to the following address: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Division of Global Migration and Quarantine, ATTN: Q Rule Comments, 1600 Clifton Road, NE, (E03), Atlanta, GA 30333. Comments will be available for public inspection Monday through Friday, except for legal holidays, from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. at 1600 Clifton Road, NE, Atlanta, GA 30333. Please call ahead to 1–866–694– 4867 and ask for a representative in the Division of Global Migration and Quarantine to schedule your visit. Comments also may be viewed at www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dq. You may submit written comments electronically via the Internet at https:// www.regulations.gov or via e-mail to qrulepubliccomments@cdc.gov. To download an electronic version of the rule, you may access https:// www.regulations.gov. Mail written comments on the proposed information collection requirements to the following address: Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, OMB, New Executive Office VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:15 Jan 26, 2006 Jkt 208001 Jennifer Brooks, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Division of Global Migration and Quarantine,1600 Clifton Road, NE, (E03), Atlanta, GA 30333; telephone (404) 498–2395. On November 30, 2005, at 70 FR 71892, CDC published a proposed rule, ‘‘Control of Communicable Diseases,’’ revising existing regulations related to preventing the introduction, transmission, or spread of communicable diseases from foreign countries into the U.S. and from one state or possession into another. CDC provided a 60 day public comment period. Written comments were to be received on or before January 30, 2006. CDC has received requests asking for an extension of the public comment period beyond the 60 days originally provided. These requests have been made by industry trade organizations that represent businesses that will be affected by the proposed rule. In consideration of these concerns, CDC is extending the comment period by 30 days (until March 1, 2006) in order to give all interested persons the opportunity to comment fully. CDC’s general policy for comments and other submissions from members of the public is to make these submissions available for public viewing on the Internet as they are received and without change, including any personal identifiers or contact information. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: How Can I Get Copies of the NPRM and Other Related Information? CDC has posted the NPRM and related materials to their Web site. These can be found at www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dq. Dated: January 23, 2006. Michael O. Leavitt, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6–1048 Filed 1–26–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163–18–P PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration 49 CFR Parts 171, 172, 173, 175 and 176 [Docket No. PHMSA–2005–23141 (HM– 215F)] RIN 2137–AD98 Hazardous Materials: Revision and Reformatting of Requirements for the Authorization To Use International Transport Standards and Regulations Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). 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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 18 (Friday, January 27, 2006)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 4544]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-1048]



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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

42 CFR Parts 70 and 71

RIN 0920-AA03


Control of Communicable Diseases

AGENCY: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Department of 
Health and Human Services (HHS).

ACTION: Proposed rule; extension of public comment period.

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SUMMARY: On November 30, 2005, at 70 FR 71892, CDC published a proposed 
rule, ``Control of Communicable Diseases,'' to revise existing 
regulations related to preventing the introduction, transmission, or 
spread of communicable diseases from foreign countries into the U.S. 
and from one state or possession into another. CDC provided a 60 day 
public comment period. Written comments were to be received on or 
before January 30, 2006. We have received requests asking for an 
extension of the comment period. In consideration of these requests, 
CDC is extending the comment period by 30 days to March 1, 2006.

DATES: Written comments must be received on or before March 1, 2006. 
Written comments on the proposed information collection requirements 
must also be submitted on or before March 1, 2006. Please refer to 
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION for additional information.

ADDRESSES: You may submit written comments to the following address: 
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Division of Global 
Migration and Quarantine, ATTN: Q Rule Comments, 1600 Clifton Road, NE, 
(E03), Atlanta, GA 30333. Comments will be available for public 
inspection Monday through Friday, except for legal holidays, from 9 
a.m. until 5 p.m. at 1600 Clifton Road, NE, Atlanta, GA 30333. Please 
call ahead to 1-866-694-4867 and ask for a representative in the 
Division of Global Migration and Quarantine to schedule your visit. 
Comments also may be viewed at www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dq. You may submit 
written comments electronically via the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov or via e-mail to qrulepubliccomments@cdc.gov. To 
download an electronic version of the rule, you may access https://
www.regulations.gov.
    Mail written comments on the proposed information collection 
requirements to the following address: Office of Information and 
Regulatory Affairs, OMB, New Executive Office Building, 725 17th 
Street, NW., rm. 10235, Washington, DC 20503, Attn: Desk Officer for 
CDC.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jennifer Brooks, Centers for Disease 
Control and Prevention, Division of Global Migration and 
Quarantine,1600 Clifton Road, NE, (E03), Atlanta, GA 30333; telephone 
(404) 498-2395.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On November 30, 2005, at 70 FR 71892, CDC 
published a proposed rule, ``Control of Communicable Diseases,'' 
revising existing regulations related to preventing the introduction, 
transmission, or spread of communicable diseases from foreign countries 
into the U.S. and from one state or possession into another. CDC 
provided a 60 day public comment period. Written comments were to be 
received on or before January 30, 2006. CDC has received requests 
asking for an extension of the public comment period beyond the 60 days 
originally provided. These requests have been made by industry trade 
organizations that represent businesses that will be affected by the 
proposed rule. In consideration of these concerns, CDC is extending the 
comment period by 30 days (until March 1, 2006) in order to give all 
interested persons the opportunity to comment fully.
    CDC's general policy for comments and other submissions from 
members of the public is to make these submissions available for public 
viewing on the Internet as they are received and without change, 
including any personal identifiers or contact information.

How Can I Get Copies of the NPRM and Other Related Information?

    CDC has posted the NPRM and related materials to their Web site. 
These can be found at www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dq.

    Dated: January 23, 2006.
Michael O. Leavitt,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. E6-1048 Filed 1-26-06; 8:45 am]
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