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knowledge that it inhibits DNA
synthesis and is cytotoxic, and (3)
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Dated: February 12, 2007.
Samuel H. Wilson,
Deputy Director, National Institute of
Environmental Health Sciences and National
Toxicology Program.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention
[60 Day–07–0274]
Proposed Data Collections Submitted
for Public Comment and
Recommendations
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
Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC) will publish periodic
summaries of proposed projects. To
request more information on the
proposed projects or to obtain a copy of
the data collection plans and
instruments, call 404–639–5960 and
send comments to Joan Karr, CDC
Acting Reports Clearance Officer, 1600
Clifton Road, MS–D74, Atlanta, GA
30333 or send an e-mail to
omb@cdc.gov.
Comments are invited 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)
ways to enhance the quality, utility, and
clarity of the information to be
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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. Written comments should
be received within 60 days of this
notice.
Proposed Project
CDC Model Performance Evaluation
Program (MPEP) (0920–0274)—
Revision—National Center for
Preparedness, Detection, and Control of
Infectious Diseases (proposed)
(NCPDCID), Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention (CDC).
Background and Brief Description
CDC is requesting OMB approval of a
revision to its data collection, the CDC
Model Performance Evaluation Program
(MPEP). CDC originally implemented
MPEP in 1986 to evaluate the
performance of laboratories conducting
testing to detect human
immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV–1)
antibody (Ab). CDC is requesting a 3year approval for this data collection.
In this program, respondents receive 2
shipments of specimens per year.
Respondents test the specimens in their
laboratory/testing site and report their
results either using a report booklet or
on-line. CDC provides the respondent
with a report containing the analysis of
the laboratory test results reported to
CDC. Participation in this program is
voluntary and provides the respondents
an opportunity to (1) assure accurate
tests are being provided by the
laboratory/testing site through external
quality assessment; (2) improve testing
quality through self-evaluation in a
nonregulatory environment; (3) test well
characterized samples from a source
outside the test kit manufacturer; (4)
discover potential testing problems so
that procedures can be adjusted to
eliminate them; (5) compare of testing
results with others at a national and
international level; and (6) consult with
CDC staff to discuss testing issues.
In this request, CDC proposes to make
the following revisions to the currently
approved data collection:
• Addition of a Name and Address
change form to report changes for the
MPEP manager and coordinator at the
respondent laboratory;
• Inclusion of additional test kit
manufacturers approved by the FDA
since previous OMB approval; and
• Elimination of reporting HIV–1
RNA Viral Load and CD4+ T-cell
determinations.
All respondents are MPEP affiliated
laboratories.
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There is no cost to respondents other
than their time.
ESTIMATE OF ANNUALIZED BURDEN HOURS
Respondents
(type of form)
Number of
respondents
Frequency of
response
Average time
per response
Annual burden
(in hours)
New Enrollees ..........................................................................................
Laboratory Change Form ........................................................................
Laboratory Test Result Form ...................................................................
100
20
754
1
1
2
3/60
3/60
10/60
5
1
251
Total ..................................................................................................
..........................
..........................
..........................
257
Dated: February 20, 2007.
Joan F. Karr,
Acting Reports Clearance Officer, Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention.
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Dated: February 20, 2007.
Elaine L. Baker,
Acting Director, Management Analysis and
Services Office, Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention
National Institutes of Health
Disease, Disability, and Injury
Prevention and Control Special
Emphasis Panel: Occupational Safety
and Health Research Member Conflict
Review, Program Announcement
Number (PA) 04–038
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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 of the
aforementioned committee:
Time and Date: 1 p.m.–4 p.m., March 14,
2007 (Closed).
Place: National Institute for Occupational
Safety and Health, 626 Cochrans Mill Road,
Pittsburgh, PA 15236.
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 grant applications in
response to PA 04–038, ‘‘Occupational Safety
and Health Research Member Conflict
Review.’’
Contact Person for More Information:
George Bockosh, Designated Federal Officer,
National Institute for Occupational Safety
and Health, 626 Cochrans Mill Road,
Pittsburgh, PA 30333, telephone
412.386.6465.
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Services Office, has been delegated the
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National Eye Institute; Notice of Closed
Meetings
Pursuant to section 10(d) of the
Federal Advisory Committee Act, as
amended (5 U.S.C. Appendix 2), notice
is hereby given of the following
meetings.
The meetings will be closed to the
public in accordance with the
provisions set forth in sections
552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6), Title 5 U.S.C.,
as amended. The grant applications and
the discussions could disclose
confidential trade secrets or commercial
property such as patentable material,
and personal information concerning
individuals associated with the grant
applications, the disclosure of which
would constitute a clearly unwarranted
invasion of personal privacy.
Name of Committee: National Eye Institute
Special Emphasis Panel; NEI Mentored
Training Grant Applications (K series).
Date: February 26, 2007.
Time: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Agenda: To review and evaluate grant
applications.
Place: National Eye Institute, 5635 Fishers
Lane, Suite 1300, Bethesda, MD 20892,
(Telephone Conference Call).
Contact Person: Anne E. Schaffner, PhD,
Scientific Review Administrator, Division of
Extramural Research, National Eye Institute,
5635 Fishers Lane, Suite 1300, MSC 9300,
Bethesda, MD 20892–9300. (301) 451–2020,
aes@nei.nih.gov.
This notice is being published less than 15
days prior to the meeting due to the timing
limitations imposed by the review and
funding cycle.
Name of Committee: National Eye Institute
Special Emphasis Panel; NEI Epidemiology,
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Genetics and Data Analysis Grant
Applications.
Date: March 22, 2007.
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Agenda: To review and evaluate grant
applications.
Place: Bethesda Marriott Suites, 6711
Democracy Boulevard, Bethesda, MD 20817.
Contact Person: Houmam H. Araj, PhD,
Scientific Review Administrator, Division of
Extramural Research, National Eye Institute,
NIH, 5635 Fishers Lane, Suite 1300,
Bethesda, MD 20892–9602, 301–451–2020,
haraj@mail.nih.gov.
(Catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance
Program Nos. 93.867, Vision research,
National Institutes of Health, HHS.
Dated: February 15, 2007.
Anna Snouffer,
Acting Director, Office of Federal Advisory
Committee Policy.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
National Institutes of Health
National Institute of General Medical
Sciences; Notice of Closed Meetings
Pursuant to section 10(d) of the
Federal Advisory Committee Act, as
amended (5 U.S.C. Appendix 2), notice
is hereby given of the following
meetings.
The meetings will be closed to the
public in accordance with the
provisions set forth in sections
552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6), Title 5 U.S.C.,
as amended. The grant applications and
the discussions could disclose
confidential trade secrets or commercial
property such as patentable material,
and personal information concerning
individuals associated with the grant
applications, the disclosure of which
would constitute a clearly unwarranted
invasion of personal privacy.
Name of Committee: National Institute of
General Medical Sciences Special Emphasis
Panel; Biostatistical Training Program in
Genetics and Public Health.
Date: March 9, 2007.
Time: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
[60 Day-07-0274]
Proposed Data Collections Submitted for Public Comment and
Recommendations
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 Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC) will publish periodic summaries of proposed projects.
To request more information on the proposed projects or to obtain a
copy of the data collection plans and instruments, call 404-639-5960
and send comments to Joan Karr, CDC Acting Reports Clearance Officer,
1600 Clifton Road, MS-D74, Atlanta, GA 30333 or send an e-mail to
omb@cdc.gov.
Comments are invited 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) ways to enhance 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. Written comments should be received
within 60 days of this notice.
Proposed Project
CDC Model Performance Evaluation Program (MPEP) (0920-0274)--
Revision--National Center for Preparedness, Detection, and Control of
Infectious Diseases (proposed) (NCPDCID), Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention (CDC).
Background and Brief Description
CDC is requesting OMB approval of a revision to its data
collection, the CDC Model Performance Evaluation Program (MPEP). CDC
originally implemented MPEP in 1986 to evaluate the performance of
laboratories conducting testing to detect human immunodeficiency virus
type 1 (HIV-1) antibody (Ab). CDC is requesting a 3-year approval for
this data collection.
In this program, respondents receive 2 shipments of specimens per
year. Respondents test the specimens in their laboratory/testing site
and report their results either using a report booklet or on-line. CDC
provides the respondent with a report containing the analysis of the
laboratory test results reported to CDC. Participation in this program
is voluntary and provides the respondents an opportunity to (1) assure
accurate tests are being provided by the laboratory/testing site
through external quality assessment; (2) improve testing quality
through self-evaluation in a nonregulatory environment; (3) test well
characterized samples from a source outside the test kit manufacturer;
(4) discover potential testing problems so that procedures can be
adjusted to eliminate them; (5) compare of testing results with others
at a national and international level; and (6) consult with CDC staff
to discuss testing issues.
In this request, CDC proposes to make the following revisions to
the currently approved data collection:
Addition of a Name and Address change form to report
changes for the MPEP manager and coordinator at the respondent
laboratory;
Inclusion of additional test kit manufacturers approved by
the FDA since previous OMB approval; and
Elimination of reporting HIV-1 RNA Viral Load and CD4+ T-
cell determinations.
All respondents are MPEP affiliated laboratories.
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There is no cost to respondents other than their time.
Estimate of Annualized Burden Hours
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Number of Frequency of Average time Annual burden
Respondents (type of form) respondents response per response (in hours)
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New Enrollees............................... 100 1 3/60 5
Laboratory Change Form...................... 20 1 3/60 1
Laboratory Test Result Form................. 754 2 10/60 251
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Total................................... ............... ............... ............... 257
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Dated: February 20, 2007.
Joan F. Karr,
Acting Reports Clearance Officer, Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention.
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