National Toxicology Program (NTP); Liaison and Scientific Review Office; Meeting of the NTP Board of Scientific Counselors Technical Reports Review Subcommittee, 38889-38890 [E6-10728]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 131 / Monday, July 10, 2006 / Notices The Department specifically requests comments on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information; (c) the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Consideration will be given to comments and suggestions submitted within 60 days of this publication. Dated: July 8, 2006. Robert Sargis, Reports Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 06–6079 Filed 7–7–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4184–01–M DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES National Institutes of Health sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES Proposed Collection; Comment Request; NIH Leadership Development Programs Evaluation SUMMARY: In compliance with the requirement of section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, for opportunity for public comment on proposed data collection projects, the Office of the Director (OD), National Institutes of Health (NIH) will publish periodic summaries of proposed projects to be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. PROPOSED COLLECTION: Title: NIH Leadership Development Programs Evaluation. Type of Information Collection Request: NEW. Need and Use of Information Collection: This evaluation will focus on Leadership Development Programs that are administered at NIH. These programs are integral components in the NIH Human Capital Strategy, submitted to the HHS/Office of the Secretary. NIH has committed to an evaluation of all leadership development programs as part of the Human Capital Strategy. The overarching purpose of evaluating the NIH Leadership Development Programs is to assess the effectiveness of existing programs as analyzed against the needs of the NIH community. The findings of this study will be used to: (1) Implement recommendations for program: Realignment, modification, retirement, and/or development; (2) assess the VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:10 Jul 07, 2006 Jkt 208001 investments in the programs as they relate to the NIH Human Capital Strategy and NIH budget priorities; (3) improve communication of the programs and promote awareness throughout the NIH community; (4) identify opportunities for sharing best practices, reducing redundancies, and emphasize trans-NIH and/or IC program impacts; (5) conduct more effective succession planning to strategically optimize the leadership pipeline; and (6) integrate recommendations with the current NIH workforce planning initiative. The findings of this study will be used to ensure that programs meet the NIH Human Capital Strategy goals. Frequency of Response: On occasion. Affected Public: Individuals. Types of Respondents: Past program participants, program managers, officials who have selected both graduates and nongraduates from leadership development programs, and key administrative and scientific leaders across a diverse representation of the NIH’s 27 Institutes/Centers. The annual reporting burden is as follows: Estimated Number of Respondents: 100; Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 1; and Average Burden Hours Per Response: 1. There are no Capital Costs to report. There are no Operating or Maintenance Costs to report. Request for Comments: Written comments and/or suggestions from the public and affected agencies should address one or more of the following points: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the function of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) The accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (3) Ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) Ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request more information on the proposed project or to obtain a copy of the data collection plans and instruments, contact Debbie Butcher, Acting Director, NIH Training Center, WSDD, OD, NIH, Suite 100, 6120 Executive Blvd., Rockville, MD 20852, or call non-toll-free number 301–435– 6755 or E-mail your request, including your address to: butcherd@od.nih.gov. PO 00000 Frm 00048 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 38889 Comments Due Date: Comments regarding this information collection are best assured of having their full effect if received within 60 days of the date of this publication. Dated: June 28, 2006. Debbie Butcher, Acting Director, NIH Training Center, OD, National Institutes of Health. [FR Doc. E6–10726 Filed 7–7–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4140–01–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES National Institutes of Health National Toxicology Program (NTP); Liaison and Scientific Review Office; Meeting of the NTP Board of Scientific Counselors Technical Reports Review Subcommittee National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), National Institutes of Health (NIH). ACTION: Meeting announcement and request for comments. AGENCY: SUMMARY: Pursuant to Public Law 92– 463, notice is hereby given of a meeting of the NTP Board of Scientific Counselors Technical Reports Review Subcommittee (TRR Subcommittee). The primary agenda topic is the peer review of the findings and conclusions presented in five draft NTP Technical Reports of rodent toxicology and carcinogenicity studies in genetically modified mice conducted by the NTP (see Preliminary Agenda below). The TRR Subcommittee meeting is open to the public with time scheduled for oral public comment. The NTP also invites written comments on any draft technical report discussed at the meeting. The TRR Subcommittee deliberations on the draft technical reports will be reported to the NTP Board of Scientific Counselors (BSC) at a future date. DATES: The TRR Subcommittee meeting will be held on August 28, 2006. All individuals who plan to attend are encouraged to register online by August 14, 2006, at the NTP Web site (https:// ntp.niehs.nih.gov/ select ‘‘Calendar of Upcoming Events’’). In order to facilitate planning for this meeting, persons wishing to make an oral presentation are asked to notify Dr. Barbara Shane via online registration, phone, or e-mail (see ADDRESSES below) by August 14, 2006, and if possible, to send a copy of the statement or talking points at that time. Written comments on the draft reports are also welcome and should also be received by August 14, 2006, to enable E:\FR\FM\10JYN1.SGM 10JYN1 38890 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 131 / Monday, July 10, 2006 / Notices review by the TRR Subcommittee and NTP staff prior to the meeting. Persons needing special assistance, such as sign language interpretation or other reasonable accommodation in order to attend, should contact 919–541–2475 (voice), 919–541–4644 TTY (text telephone), through the Federal TTY Relay System at 800–877–8339, or by email to niehsoeeo@niehs.nih.gov. Requests should be made at least 7 days in advance of the event. ADDRESSES: The TRR Subcommittee meeting will be held in the Rodbell Auditorium, Rall Building at the NIEHS, 111 T. W. Alexander Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709. A copy of the preliminary agenda, committee roster, and any additional information, when available, will be posted on the NTP Web site (https://ntp.niehs.nih.gov/ select ‘‘Calendar of Upcoming Events’’) or provided upon request. Public comments and any other correspondence should be submitted to Dr. Barbara Shane, Executive Secretary for the NTP Board (NTP Liaison and Scientific Review Office, NIEHS, P.O. Box 12233, MD A3–01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709; telephone: 919–541–4253, fax: 919–541–0295; or email: shane@niehs.nih.gov). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background The primary agenda topic is the peer review of the findings and conclusions of five draft NTP Technical Reports of rodent toxicology and carcinogenicity studies conducted by the NTP (see Preliminary Agenda below) in genetically modified mouse models. The TRR Subcommittee will also provide advice to the NTP on the utility of GMM models for cancer hazard identification. sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES Attendance and Registration The meeting is scheduled for August 28, 2006, from 8:30 a.m. to adjournment and is open to the public with attendance limited only by the space available. Individuals who plan to attend are encouraged to register online at the NTP website by August 14, 2006, at https://ntp.niehs.nih.gov/ select ‘‘Advisory Boards and Committees’’ to facilitate access to the NIEHS campus. Please note that a photo ID is required to access the NIEHS campus. The NTP is making plans to videocast the meeting through the Internet at https:// www.niehs.nih.gov/external/video.htm. Availability of Meeting Materials A copy of the preliminary agenda, committee roster, and any additional information, when available, will be posted on the NTP Web site (https:// ntp.niehs.nih.gov/ select ‘‘Calendar of VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:10 Jul 07, 2006 Jkt 208001 Upcoming Events’’) or may be requested in hardcopy from the Executive Secretary (see ’’ADDRESSES above). Following the meeting, summary minutes will be prepared and made available on the NTP Web site. reproductive toxicology or teratology, and biostatistics. Its members are invited to serve overlapping terms of up to four years. BSC and TRR Subcommittee meetings are held annually or biannually. Request for Comments Public input at this meeting is invited and time is set aside for the presentation of public comments on any draft technical report. Each organization is allowed one time slot per agenda topic. At least 7 minutes will be allotted to each speaker, and if time permits, may be extended to 10 minutes. Registration for oral comments will also be available on-site, although time allowed for presentation by on-site registrants may be less than that for pre-registered speakers and will be determined by the number of persons who register at the meeting. Persons registering to make oral comments are asked, if possible, to send a copy of their statement to Dr. Shane (see ADDRESSES above) by August 14, 2006, to enable review by the TRR Subcommittee and NTP staff prior to the meeting. Written statements can supplement and may expand the oral presentation. If registering on-site and reading from written text, please bring 40 copies of the statement for distribution to the TRR Subcommittee and NTP staff and to supplement the record. Written comments received in response to this notice will be posted on the NTP Web site. Persons submitting written comments should include their name, affiliation, mailing address, phone, fax, e-mail, and sponsoring organization (if any) with the document. Dated: June 27, 2006. Samuel H. Wilson, Deputy Director, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences and the National Toxicology Program. Background Information on the NTP Board of Scientific Counselors The NTP Board of Scientific Counselors (BSC) is a technical advisory body comprised of scientists from the public and private sectors who provide primary scientific oversight to the overall program and its centers. Specifically, the BSC advises the NTP on matters of scientific program content, both present and future, and conducts periodic review of the program for the purposes of determining and advising on the scientific merit of its activities and their overall scientific quality. The TRR Subcommittee is a standing subcommittee of the BSC. BSC members are selected from recognized authorities knowledgeable in fields such as toxicology, pharmacology, pathology, biochemistry, epidemiology, risk assessment, carcinogenesis, mutagenesis, molecular biology, behavioral toxicology and neurotoxicology, immunotoxicology, PO 00000 Frm 00049 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Preliminary Agenda; National Toxicology Program (NTP) Board of Scientific Counselors Technical Reports Review Subcommittee Meeting; August 28, 2006; Rodbell Auditorium, Rall Building, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, 111 TW Alexander Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC NTP Technical Reports (TR) Scheduled for Review • GMM 07: Allyl Bromide (CASNR 106–95–6). Æ Chemical intermediate in the manufacture of polymers, pharmaceuticals, and agricultural products. • GMM 09: Dicyclohexylcarbodiimide (CASNR 538–75–0). Æ Reagent in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries; stabilizing agent in elastomers, synthetic rubber, and other types of resins. • GMM 08: Benzene (CASNR 71–43– 2). Æ Used in the manufacture of medicinal chemicals, dyes, oil, varnishes, and lacquers. • GMM 13: Glycidol (CASNR 556– 52–5). Æ Stabilizer in the manufacture of vinyl polymers; additive for oil and synthetic hydraulic fluids. • GMM 12: Phenolphthalein (CASNR 77–09–8). Æ Laboratory reagent; cathartic drug in laxatives. • The utility of genetically modified models for cancer hazard identification. [FR Doc. E6–10728 Filed 7–7–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4140–01–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES National Institutes of Health Prospective Grant of Exclusive License: (N)-Methanocarba Adenosine Derivative as A3 Receptor Agonists National Institutes of Health, Public Health Service, HHS. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: E:\FR\FM\10JYN1.SGM 10JYN1

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

National Institutes of Health


National Toxicology Program (NTP); Liaison and Scientific Review 
Office; Meeting of the NTP Board of Scientific Counselors Technical 
Reports Review Subcommittee

AGENCY: National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), 
National Institutes of Health (NIH).

ACTION: Meeting announcement and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: Pursuant to Public Law 92-463, notice is hereby given of a 
meeting of the NTP Board of Scientific Counselors Technical Reports 
Review Subcommittee (TRR Subcommittee). The primary agenda topic is the 
peer review of the findings and conclusions presented in five draft NTP 
Technical Reports of rodent toxicology and carcinogenicity studies in 
genetically modified mice conducted by the NTP (see Preliminary Agenda 
below). The TRR Subcommittee meeting is open to the public with time 
scheduled for oral public comment. The NTP also invites written 
comments on any draft technical report discussed at the meeting. The 
TRR Subcommittee deliberations on the draft technical reports will be 
reported to the NTP Board of Scientific Counselors (BSC) at a future 
date.

DATES: The TRR Subcommittee meeting will be held on August 28, 2006. 
All individuals who plan to attend are encouraged to register online by 
August 14, 2006, at the NTP Web site (https://ntp.niehs.nih.gov/ select 
``Calendar of Upcoming Events''). In order to facilitate planning for 
this meeting, persons wishing to make an oral presentation are asked to 
notify Dr. Barbara Shane via online registration, phone, or e-mail (see 
ADDRESSES below) by August 14, 2006, and if possible, to send a copy of 
the statement or talking points at that time. Written comments on the 
draft reports are also welcome and should also be received by August 
14, 2006, to enable

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review by the TRR Subcommittee and NTP staff prior to the meeting. 
Persons needing special assistance, such as sign language 
interpretation or other reasonable accommodation in order to attend, 
should contact 919-541-2475 (voice), 919-541-4644 TTY (text telephone), 
through the Federal TTY Relay System at 800-877-8339, or by e-mail to 
niehsoeeo@niehs.nih.gov. Requests should be made at least 7 days in 
advance of the event.

ADDRESSES: The TRR Subcommittee meeting will be held in the Rodbell 
Auditorium, Rall Building at the NIEHS, 111 T. W. Alexander Drive, 
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709. A copy of the preliminary agenda, 
committee roster, and any additional information, when available, will 
be posted on the NTP Web site (https://ntp.niehs.nih.gov/ select 
``Calendar of Upcoming Events'') or provided upon request. Public 
comments and any other correspondence should be submitted to Dr. 
Barbara Shane, Executive Secretary for the NTP Board (NTP Liaison and 
Scientific Review Office, NIEHS, P.O. Box 12233, MD A3-01, Research 
Triangle Park, NC 27709; telephone: 919-541-4253, fax: 919-541-0295; or 
e-mail: shane@niehs.nih.gov).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    The primary agenda topic is the peer review of the findings and 
conclusions of five draft NTP Technical Reports of rodent toxicology 
and carcinogenicity studies conducted by the NTP (see Preliminary 
Agenda below) in genetically modified mouse models. The TRR 
Subcommittee will also provide advice to the NTP on the utility of GMM 
models for cancer hazard identification.

Attendance and Registration

    The meeting is scheduled for August 28, 2006, from 8:30 a.m. to 
adjournment and is open to the public with attendance limited only by 
the space available. Individuals who plan to attend are encouraged to 
register online at the NTP website by August 14, 2006, at https://
ntp.niehs.nih.gov/ select ``Advisory Boards and Committees'' to 
facilitate access to the NIEHS campus. Please note that a photo ID is 
required to access the NIEHS campus. The NTP is making plans to 
videocast the meeting through the Internet at https://www.niehs.nih.gov/
external/video.htm.

Availability of Meeting Materials

    A copy of the preliminary agenda, committee roster, and any 
additional information, when available, will be posted on the NTP Web 
site (https://ntp.niehs.nih.gov/ select ``Calendar of Upcoming Events'') 
or may be requested in hardcopy from the Executive Secretary (see 
''ADDRESSES above). Following the meeting, summary minutes will be 
prepared and made available on the NTP Web site.

Request for Comments

    Public input at this meeting is invited and time is set aside for 
the presentation of public comments on any draft technical report. Each 
organization is allowed one time slot per agenda topic. At least 7 
minutes will be allotted to each speaker, and if time permits, may be 
extended to 10 minutes. Registration for oral comments will also be 
available on-site, although time allowed for presentation by on-site 
registrants may be less than that for pre-registered speakers and will 
be determined by the number of persons who register at the meeting.
    Persons registering to make oral comments are asked, if possible, 
to send a copy of their statement to Dr. Shane (see ADDRESSES above) by 
August 14, 2006, to enable review by the TRR Subcommittee and NTP staff 
prior to the meeting. Written statements can supplement and may expand 
the oral presentation. If registering on-site and reading from written 
text, please bring 40 copies of the statement for distribution to the 
TRR Subcommittee and NTP staff and to supplement the record. Written 
comments received in response to this notice will be posted on the NTP 
Web site. Persons submitting written comments should include their 
name, affiliation, mailing address, phone, fax, e-mail, and sponsoring 
organization (if any) with the document.

Background Information on the NTP Board of Scientific Counselors

    The NTP Board of Scientific Counselors (BSC) is a technical 
advisory body comprised of scientists from the public and private 
sectors who provide primary scientific oversight to the overall program 
and its centers. Specifically, the BSC advises the NTP on matters of 
scientific program content, both present and future, and conducts 
periodic review of the program for the purposes of determining and 
advising on the scientific merit of its activities and their overall 
scientific quality. The TRR Subcommittee is a standing subcommittee of 
the BSC. BSC members are selected from recognized authorities 
knowledgeable in fields such as toxicology, pharmacology, pathology, 
biochemistry, epidemiology, risk assessment, carcinogenesis, 
mutagenesis, molecular biology, behavioral toxicology and 
neurotoxicology, immunotoxicology, reproductive toxicology or 
teratology, and biostatistics. Its members are invited to serve 
overlapping terms of up to four years. BSC and TRR Subcommittee 
meetings are held annually or biannually.

    Dated: June 27, 2006.
Samuel H. Wilson,
Deputy Director, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences 
and the National Toxicology Program.

Preliminary Agenda; National Toxicology Program (NTP) Board of 
Scientific Counselors Technical Reports Review Subcommittee Meeting; 
August 28, 2006; Rodbell Auditorium, Rall Building, National Institute 
of Environmental Health Sciences, 111 TW Alexander Drive, Research 
Triangle Park, NC

NTP Technical Reports (TR) Scheduled for Review

     GMM 07: Allyl Bromide (CASNR 106-95-6).
    [cir] Chemical intermediate in the manufacture of polymers, 
pharmaceuticals, and agricultural products.
     GMM 09: Dicyclohexylcarbodiimide (CASNR 538-75-0).
    [cir] Reagent in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries; 
stabilizing agent in elastomers, synthetic rubber, and other types of 
resins.
     GMM 08: Benzene (CASNR 71-43-2).
    [cir] Used in the manufacture of medicinal chemicals, dyes, oil, 
varnishes, and lacquers.
     GMM 13: Glycidol (CASNR 556-52-5).
    [cir] Stabilizer in the manufacture of vinyl polymers; additive for 
oil and synthetic hydraulic fluids.
     GMM 12: Phenolphthalein (CASNR 77-09-8).
    [cir] Laboratory reagent; cathartic drug in laxatives.
     The utility of genetically modified models for cancer 
hazard identification.

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