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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–
225. 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
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 December 7, 2005
(70 FR 72840). 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); October
25, 2001 (66 FR 54014) and November
7, 2003 (68 FR 63098). [CERCLA also
requires ATSDR to assure the initiation
of a research program to fill data needs
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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, 2006.
Hazardous Substance
CAS Number
ALUMINUM ..............................................................................................................................................................
*GUTHION ...............................................................................................................................................................
CRESOLS ................................................................................................................................................................
DIAZINON ................................................................................................................................................................
DICHLOROPROPENES ..........................................................................................................................................
PHENOLS ................................................................................................................................................................
1, 1, 2, 2-TETRACHLOROETHANE ........................................................................................................................
007429–90–5
000086–50–0
001319–77–3
000333–41–5
026952–23–8
000108–95–2
000079–34–5
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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
Dated: October 12, 2006.
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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Administration on Aging
Agency Information Collection
Activities; Proposed Collection;
Comment Request; Extension of a
Currently Approved Information
Collection; Program Announcement
and Grant Application Instructions
Template for the Older Americans Act
Title IV Discretionary Grant Program
ACTION:
Administration on Aging, HHS.
Notice.
SUMMARY: The Administration on Aging
(AoA) is announcing an opportunity for
public comment on the proposed
collection of certain information by the
agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction
Act of 1995 (the PRA), Federal agencies
are required to publish notice in the
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Federal Register concerning each
proposed collection of Information,
including each proposed extension of an
existing collection of information, and
to allow 60 days for public comment in
response to the notice. This notice
solicits comments on the information
collection requirements relating to the
standard Program Announcement and
Grant Application Instructions template
for Older Americans Act Title IV
Discretionary Grant Program.
DATES: Submit written or electronic
comments on the collection of
information by December 18, 2006.
ADDRESSES: Submit electronic
comments on the collection of
information to: greg.case@aoa.hhs.gov.
Submit written comments on the
collection of information to Greg Case,
Administration on Aging, Washington,
DC 20201 or by fax to (202) 357–3469.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Greg
Case at (202) 357–3442 or
greg.case@aoa.hhs.gov.
Under the
PRA (44 U.S.C. 3501–3520), Federal
agencies must obtain approval from the
Office of Management and Budget
(OMB) for each collection of
information they conduct or sponsor.
‘‘Collection of information’’ is defined
in 44 U.S.C. 3502(3) and 5 CFR
1320.3(c) and includes agency request
or requirements that members of the
public submit reports, keep records, or
provide information to a third party.
Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA (44
U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)) requires Federal
agencies to provide a 60-day notice in
the Federal Register concerning each
proposed collection of information,
including each proposed extension of an
existing collection of information,
before submitting the collection to OMB
for approval. To comply with this
requirement, AoA is publishing notice
of the proposed collection of
information set forth in this document.
With respect to the following collection
of information, AoA invites comments
on: (1) Whether the proposed collection
of information is necessary for the
proper performance of AoA’s functions,
including whether the information will
have practical utility; (2) the accuracy of
AoA’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 respondents, including through the
use of automated collection techniques
when appropriate, and other forms of
information technology. AoA plans to
submit to the Office of Management and
Budget for approval Program
Announcement and Grant Application
Instructions Template for the Older
Americans Act Title IV Discretionary
Grants Program. The Program
Announcement and Application
Instructions provide the requirements
and instructions for the submission of
an application for funding opportunities
of the Administration on Aging under
Title IV of the Older Americans Act.
Through its Title IV Program, the
Administration on Aging (AoA)
supports projects for the purpose of
developing and testing new knowledge
and program innovations with the
potential for contributing to the wellbeing of older Americans. The Program
Announcement template may be found
on the AoA Web site at https://
www.aoa.gov/doingbus/doingbus.asp.
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AoA estimates the burden of this
collection of information as follows:
Frequency: The number of program
announcements published is dependent
upon the budget authorization for each
Fiscal Year. AoA publishes an average
of 10 to 15 program announcements per
year.
Respondents: States, public agencies,
private nonprofit agencies, institutions
of higher education, and organizations
including tribal organizations.
Estimated Number of Responses: 300
annually.
Total Estimated Burden Hours:
14,400.
Dated: October 12, 2006.
Josefina G. Carbonell,
Assistant Secretary for Aging.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid
Services
Notice of Hearing: Reconsideration of
Disapproval of New York State Plan
Amendment 05–49
Centers for Medicare &
Medicaid Services (CMS), HHS.
ACTION: Notice of hearing.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: This notice announces an
administrative hearing to be held on
November 22, 2006, at 26 Federal Plaza,
Room 38–110a, New York, NY, 10278,
to reconsider CMS’ decision to
disapprove New York State plan
amendment 05–49.
CLOSING DATE: Requests to participate in
the hearing as a party must be received
by the presiding officer by November 2,
2006.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Kathleen Scully-Hayes, Presiding
Officer, CMS, Lord Baltimore Drive,
Mail Stop LB–23–20, Baltimore,
Maryland 21244. Telephone: (410) 786–
2055.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This
notice announces an administrative
hearing to reconsider CMS’ decision to
disapprove New York State plan
amendment (SPA) 05–49 which was
submitted on September 29, 2005. This
SPA was disapproved on June 21, 2006.
Under SPA 05–49, New York
proposed to extend previously approved
provisions that provide funding to home
care agencies for the purpose of
maintaining or subsidizing health
insurance coverage for employed home
care workers.
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The amendment was disapproved
because it did not comport with the
requirements of sections 1902(a)(4),
1902(a)(10)(A), 1902(a)(30)(A), and
1905(a) of the Social Security Act (the
Act) and implementing regulations.
The issues in this reconsideration are
whether:
(1) The proposed payments are for
services to eligible individuals within
the scope of the eligibility provisions of
section 1902(a)(10) of the Act, as
applied consistent with the limitations
in the definition of medical assistance at
section 1905(a) of the Act;
(2) The proposed payments are for
services that are within the scope of
covered medical assistance, as set forth
in section 1905(a) of the Act and
incorporated by section 1902(a)(10) of
the Act;
(3) It is necessary for the proper and
efficient operation of the plan for the
State to include in the State plan a
provision to provider costs that are not
within the statutory definition of
medical assistance; and
(4) The proposed payments are
consistent with efficiency and economy
as required by section 1902(a)(30)(A) of
the Act.
We discuss these issues in more detail
below, as set forth in the initial
disapproval decision. The proposed
payments under SPA 05–49 are not for
a group or category of individuals who
are eligible under the statute under
either section 1902(a)(10) of the Act nor
as medical assistance for a covered
benefit under 1905(a) of the Act. The
proposed methodology would directly
compensate home health and personal
care employers for health insurance
costs.
Under the Medicaid statute, Federal
funding is only available for medical
assistance for Individuals eligible under
the approved State plan. Section
1902(a)(10) of the Act lists mandatory
and optional groups of individuals who
may be eligible for medical assistance.
Section 1902(a)(10) of the Act must be
read in concert with section 1905(a) of
the Act, which defines medical
assistance benefits (including additional
specification of the categories of eligible
individuals).
For the same reasons, SPA 05–49 is
not consistent with the requirements of
section 1902(a)(4) of the Act. Section
1902(a)(4) of the Act requires that State
Medicaid plans provide for methods of
administration that are found by the
Secretary to be necessary for the proper
and efficient operation of the plan. It is
not considered necessary for the proper
and efficient operation of the plan for
the State to include in the State plan a
provision which would pay for provider
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Administration on Aging
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection;
Comment Request; Extension of a Currently Approved Information
Collection; Program Announcement and Grant Application Instructions
Template for the Older Americans Act Title IV Discretionary Grant
Program
AGENCY: Administration on Aging, HHS.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Administration on Aging (AoA) is announcing an opportunity
for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by
the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (the PRA),
Federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register
concerning each proposed collection of Information, including each
proposed extension of an existing collection of information, and to
allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice
solicits comments on the information collection requirements relating
to the standard Program Announcement and Grant Application Instructions
template for Older Americans Act Title IV Discretionary Grant Program.
DATES: Submit written or electronic comments on the collection of
information by December 18, 2006.
ADDRESSES: Submit electronic comments on the collection of information
to: greg.case@aoa.hhs.gov.
Submit written comments on the collection of information to Greg
Case, Administration on Aging, Washington, DC 20201 or by fax to (202)
357-3469.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Greg Case at (202) 357-3442 or
greg.case@aoa.hhs.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520), Federal
agencies must obtain approval from the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB) for each collection of information they conduct or sponsor.
``Collection of information'' is defined in 44 U.S.C. 3502(3) and 5 CFR
1320.3(c) and includes agency request or requirements that members of
the public submit reports, keep records, or provide information to a
third party. Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A))
requires Federal agencies to provide a 60-day notice in the Federal
Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including
each proposed extension of an existing collection of information,
before submitting the collection to OMB for approval. To comply with
this requirement, AoA is publishing notice of the proposed collection
of information set forth in this document. With respect to the
following collection of information, AoA invites comments on: (1)
Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the
proper performance of AoA's functions, including whether the
information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy of AoA'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 respondents, including through the use of automated
collection techniques when appropriate, and other forms of information
technology. AoA plans to submit to the Office of Management and Budget
for approval Program Announcement and Grant Application Instructions
Template for the Older Americans Act Title IV Discretionary Grants
Program. The Program Announcement and Application Instructions provide
the requirements and instructions for the submission of an application
for funding opportunities of the Administration on Aging under Title IV
of the Older Americans Act. Through its Title IV Program, the
Administration on Aging (AoA) supports projects for the purpose of
developing and testing new knowledge and program innovations with the
potential for contributing to the well-being of older Americans. The
Program Announcement template may be found on the AoA Web site at
https://www.aoa.gov/doingbus/doingbus.asp. AoA estimates the burden of
this collection of information as follows:
Frequency: The number of program announcements published is
dependent upon the budget authorization for each Fiscal Year. AoA
publishes an average of 10 to 15 program announcements per year.
Respondents: States, public agencies, private nonprofit agencies,
institutions of higher education, and organizations including tribal
organizations.
Estimated Number of Responses: 300 annually.
Total Estimated Burden Hours: 14,400.
Dated: October 12, 2006.
Josefina G. Carbonell,
Assistant Secretary for Aging.
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