Amendment of February 4, 2004, Order to Embargo Birds and Bird Products Imported From Djibouti, 35434-35435 [E6-9646]

Download as PDF 35434 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 118 / Tuesday, June 20, 2006 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Disease, Disability, and Injury Prevention and Control Special Emphasis Panels (SEP): Demonstration Project for Identifying Individuals at High-Risk for Chronic Kidney Disease in the United States, Request for Applications (RFA) DP 06– 004 Disease, Disability, and Injury Prevention and Control Special Emphasis Panel: National Mesothelioma Virtual Registry and Tissue Bank, Request for Applications (RFA) OH–06–005; Occupational Health and Safety Research, Program Announcement (PA) 04–038; and Career Development Grants in Occupational Health and Safety Research, PA 04–105 In accordance with Section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92–463), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announces the Following meeting: Name: Disease, Disability, and Injury Prevention and Control Special Emphasis Panel (SEP): Demonstration Project for Identifying Individuals at High-Risk for Chronic Kidney Disease in the United States, RFA DP 06–004. Time and Date: 1 p.m.–3 p.m., July 31, 2006 (Closed). Place: Teleconference. Status: The meeting will be closed to the public in accordance with provisions set forth in Section 552b(c)(4) and (6), Title 5 U.S.C., and the Determination of the Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, CDC, pursuant to Public Law 92–463. Matters To Be Discussed: The meeting will include the review, discussion, and evaluation of applications received in response to ‘‘Demonstration Project for Identifying Individuals at High-Risk for Chronic Kidney Disease in the United States,’’ RFA DP 06–004. For Further Information Contact: J. Felix Rogers, Ph.D., M.P.H., Scientific Review Administrator, Office of Extramural Research, CDC, 4770 Buford Highway NE. Mailstop K–92, Atlanta, GA 30341, Telephone 770.488.6521. 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. rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with NOTICES Dated: June 14, 2006. Alvin Hall, Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [FR Doc. E6–9647 Filed 6–19–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163–18–P VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:31 Jun 19, 2006 Jkt 208001 In accordance with section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92–463), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announces the following meeting: Name: Disease, Disability, and Injury Prevention and Control Special Emphasis Panel: National Mesothelioma Virtual Registry and Tissue Bank, Request for Applications (RFA) OH–06–005; Occupational Health and Safety Research, PA 04–038; and Career Development Grants in Occupational Health and Safety Research, PA 04–105. Time and Date: 1 p.m.—5 p.m., July 5, 2006 (Closed). Place: Teleconference originating from the office of Dr. Charles Rafferty, 2400 Century Parkway, NE., Room 4306, Atlanta, GA 30345. Status: The meeting will be closed to the public in accordance with provisions set forth in section 552b(c)(4) and (6), Title 5 U.S.C., and the Determination of the Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, CDC, pursuant to Public Law 92–463. Matters to be Discussed: The meeting will include the review, discussion, and evaluation of research grants in response to ‘‘National Mesothelioma Virtual Registry and Tissue Bank,’’ Request for Applications (RFA) OH–06–005; ‘‘Occupational Health and Safety Research,’’ PA 04–038; and ‘‘Career Development Grants in Occupational Health and Safety Research,’’ PA 04–105. For Further Information Contact: Charles N. Rafferty, Ph.D., Scientific Review Administrator, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton Road, Mailstop E–74, Atlanta, Georgia 30333, phone (404) 498–2582. 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. PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Dated: June 13, 2006. Alvin Hall, Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [FR Doc. E6–9648 Filed 6–19–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163–18–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Amendment of February 4, 2004, Order to Embargo Birds and Bird Products Imported From Djibouti SUMMARY: On February 4, 2004, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued an order to ban immediately the import of all birds (Class: Aves) from specified countries, subject to limited exemptions for returning pet birds of U.S. origin and certain processed bird-derived products. HHS/CDC took this step because birds from these countries potentially can infect humans with avian influenza (influenza A/[H5N1]). The February 4, 2004, order complemented a similar action taken at the same time by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) within the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). On March 10, 2004, HHS/CDC lifted the embargo of birds and bird products from the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) because of the documented publichealth and animal health measures taken by Hong Kong officials to prevent spread of the outbreak within the HKSAR, and the absence of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 cases in Hong Kong’s domestic and wild bird populations. USDA/APHIS took a similar action. On September 28, 2004, HHS/CDC extended the embargo on birds and bird products to include Malaysia because of the documented cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza A H5N1 in poultry in Malaysia. On July 20, 2005, USDA/ APHIS adopted as a final rule the interim rule that became effective on February 4, 2004, which amended its regulations to prohibit or restrict the importation of birds, poultry, and unprocessed birds and poultry products from regions that have reported the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 in poultry. (See 70 FR 41608 [July 20, 2005].) As the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization and the World E:\FR\FM\20JNN1.SGM 20JNN1 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 118 / Tuesday, June 20, 2006 / Notices Organization for Animal Health (OlE) have confirmed additional cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1), USDA/APHIS has added additional countries to its ban. Because of the documentation of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 in poultry, HHS/CDC added the following countries to its embargo: Kazakhstan, Romania, Russia, Turkey, and Ukraine on December 29, 2005; Nigeria on February 8, 2006; India on February 22, 2006; Egypt on February 27, 2006; Niger on March 2, 2006; Albania, Azerbaijan, Cameroon, and Burma (Myanmar) on March 15, 2006; Israel on March 20, 2006; Afghanistan on March 21, 2006; Jordan on March 29, 2006; Burkina Faso on April 10, 2006; Pakistan on April 10, 2006; Gaza, the West Bank, and the ˆ Ivory Coast (Cote d’Ivoire) on April 28, 2006; and Sudan on May 16, 2006. On May 27, 2006, OlE reported confirmation of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 in poultry in Djibouti. At this time, HHS/CDC is adding Djibouti to its current embargo. USDA has also taken a similar action with respect to this region. This action is effective on June 2, 2006, and will remain in effect until further notice. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background On May 27, 2006, OlE reported confirmation of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 in poultry in Djibouti city region, Djibouti. Introduction of birds infected with highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 into the United States could lead to outbreaks of disease among birds and among the human population, a significant public health threat. Banning the importation of all avian species from affected countries is an effective means of limiting this threat. HHS/CDC is therefore taking this action to reduce the likelihood of introduction or spread of influenza A H5N1 into the United States. rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with NOTICES Immediate Action Therefore, pursuant to 42 CFR 71.32(b), HHS/CDC is amending the February 4, 2004, order to add Djibouti to the list of countries subject to the order’s embargo of birds and products derived from birds. All other portions of the February 4, 2004, order, as further amended on March 10, 2004, September 28, 2004, December 29, 2005, February 8, 2006, February 22, 2006, February 27, 2006, March 2, 2006, March 15, 2006, March 20, 2006, March 21, 2006; March 29, 2006; April 10, 2006; April 10, 2006; VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:14 Jun 19, 2006 Jkt 208001 April 28, 2006; and May 16, 2006 shall remain in effect until further notice. Julie Louise Gerberding, Director, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [FR Doc. E6–9646 Filed 6–19–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4150–05–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration Ophthalmic Devices Panel of the Medical Devices Advisory Committee; Notice of Meeting AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS. ACTION: Notice. This notice announces a forthcoming meeting of a public advisory committee of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). At least one portion of the meeting will be closed to the public. Name of Committee: Ophthalmic Devices Panel of the Medical Devices Advisory Committee. General Function of the Committee: To provide advice and recommendations to the agency on FDA’s regulatory issues. Date and Time: The meeting will be held on July 14, 2006, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Location: Hilton Washington DC North/Gaithersburg, Montgomery Ballroom, 620 Perry Pkwy., Gaithersburg, MD. Contact Person: Sara M. Thornton, Center for Devices and Radiological Health (HFZ–460), Food and Drug Administration, 9200 Corporate Blvd., Rockville, MD 20850, 301–594–2053 x 127, or FDA Advisory Committee Information Line, 1–800–741–8138 (301–443–0572 in the Washington, DC area), code 3014512396. Please call the Information Line for up-to-date information on this meeting. Agenda: The committee will hear a presentation on FDA’s Critical Path Initiative and a presentation by the Office of Surveillance and Biometrics, Center for Devices and Radiological Health, outlining their responsibility for the review of postmarket study design. Subsequently, the committee will discuss, make recommendations, and vote on a premarket approval application for an implantable miniature telescope (IMT). The IMTTM is a visual prosthetic device which, when combined with the optics of the cornea, constitutes a telephoto lens and is indicated for use in patients with bilateral, stable macular degeneration PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 35435 and other bilateral, stable untreatable central vision disorders. Background information, including the agenda and questions for the committee, will be available to the public 1 business day before the meeting on the Internet at https://www.fda.gov/cdrh/panel (click on ‘‘Upcoming CDRH Advisory Committee/ Panel Meetings’’). Procedure: On July 14, 2006, from 8:45 a.m. to 6 p.m., the meeting is open to the public. Interested persons may present data, information, or views, orally or in writing, on issues pending before the committee. Written submissions may be made to the contact person on or before July 5, 2006. Oral presentations from the public will be scheduled between approximately 9:45 a.m. and 10:15 a.m., and between approximately 3:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. Time allotted for each presentation may be limited. Those desiring to make formal oral presentations should notify the contact person and submit a brief statement of the general nature of the evidence or arguments they wish to present, the names and addresses of proposed participants, and an indication of the approximate time requested to make their presentation on or before July 5, 2006. Closed Committee Deliberations: On July 14, 2006, from 8 a.m. to 8:45 a.m., the meeting will be closed to permit discussion and review of trade secret and/or confidential commercial information (5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(4)). This information is relevant to pending and future device submissions for vitreoretinal, surgical and diagnostic devices, intraocular and corneal implants, and contact lenses. Persons attending FDA’s advisory committee meetings are advised that the agency is not responsible for providing access to electrical outlets. FDA welcomes the attendance of the public at its advisory committee meetings and will make every effort to accommodate persons with physical disabilities or special needs. If you require special accommodations due to a disability, please contact AnnMarie Williams, Conference Management Staff, at 301–827–7291 at least 7 days in advance of the meeting. Notice of this meeting is given under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. app.2). Dated: June 12, 2006. Randall W. Lutter, Associate Commissioner for Policy and Planning. [FR Doc. E6–9601 Filed 6–19–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4160–01–S E:\FR\FM\20JNN1.SGM 20JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 118 (Tuesday, June 20, 2006)]
[Notices]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention


Amendment of February 4, 2004, Order to Embargo Birds and Bird 
Products Imported From Djibouti

SUMMARY: On February 4, 2004, the Centers for Disease Control and 
Prevention (CDC) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human 
Services issued an order to ban immediately the import of all birds 
(Class: Aves) from specified countries, subject to limited exemptions 
for returning pet birds of U.S. origin and certain processed bird-
derived products. HHS/CDC took this step because birds from these 
countries potentially can infect humans with avian influenza (influenza 
A/[H5N1]). The February 4, 2004, order complemented a similar action 
taken at the same time by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection 
Service (APHIS) within the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
    On March 10, 2004, HHS/CDC lifted the embargo of birds and bird 
products from the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) 
because of the documented public-health and animal health measures 
taken by Hong Kong officials to prevent spread of the outbreak within 
the HKSAR, and the absence of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 
cases in Hong Kong's domestic and wild bird populations. USDA/APHIS 
took a similar action. On September 28, 2004, HHS/CDC extended the 
embargo on birds and bird products to include Malaysia because of the 
documented cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza A H5N1 in poultry 
in Malaysia. On July 20, 2005, USDA/APHIS adopted as a final rule the 
interim rule that became effective on February 4, 2004, which amended 
its regulations to prohibit or restrict the importation of birds, 
poultry, and unprocessed birds and poultry products from regions that 
have reported the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 in 
poultry. (See 70 FR 41608 [July 20, 2005].) As the United Nations Food 
and Agriculture Organization and the World

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Organization for Animal Health (OlE) have confirmed additional cases of 
highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1), USDA/APHIS has added 
additional countries to its ban. Because of the documentation of highly 
pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 in poultry, HHS/CDC added the following 
countries to its embargo: Kazakhstan, Romania, Russia, Turkey, and 
Ukraine on December 29, 2005; Nigeria on February 8, 2006; India on 
February 22, 2006; Egypt on February 27, 2006; Niger on March 2, 2006; 
Albania, Azerbaijan, Cameroon, and Burma (Myanmar) on March 15, 2006; 
Israel on March 20, 2006; Afghanistan on March 21, 2006; Jordan on 
March 29, 2006; Burkina Faso on April 10, 2006; Pakistan on April 10, 
2006; Gaza, the West Bank, and the Ivory Coast (C[ocirc]te d'Ivoire) on 
April 28, 2006; and Sudan on May 16, 2006.
    On May 27, 2006, OlE reported confirmation of highly pathogenic 
avian influenza H5N1 in poultry in Djibouti. At this time, HHS/CDC is 
adding Djibouti to its current embargo. USDA has also taken a similar 
action with respect to this region. This action is effective on June 2, 
2006, and will remain in effect until further notice.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    On May 27, 2006, OlE reported confirmation of highly pathogenic 
avian influenza H5N1 in poultry in Djibouti city region, Djibouti.
    Introduction of birds infected with highly pathogenic avian 
influenza H5N1 into the United States could lead to outbreaks of 
disease among birds and among the human population, a significant 
public health threat. Banning the importation of all avian species from 
affected countries is an effective means of limiting this threat. HHS/
CDC is therefore taking this action to reduce the likelihood of 
introduction or spread of influenza A H5N1 into the United States.

Immediate Action

    Therefore, pursuant to 42 CFR 71.32(b), HHS/CDC is amending the 
February 4, 2004, order to add Djibouti to the list of countries 
subject to the order's embargo of birds and products derived from 
birds. All other portions of the February 4, 2004, order, as further 
amended on March 10, 2004, September 28, 2004, December 29, 2005, 
February 8, 2006, February 22, 2006, February 27, 2006, March 2, 2006, 
March 15, 2006, March 20, 2006, March 21, 2006; March 29, 2006; April 
10, 2006; April 10, 2006; April 28, 2006; and May 16, 2006 shall remain 
in effect until further notice.

Julie Louise Gerberding,
Director, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
[FR Doc. E6-9646 Filed 6-19-06; 8:45 am]
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