April 18, 2007 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing a public meeting to discuss our proposed recommendations for the reauthorization of the Medical Device User Fee and Modernization Act of 2002 (MDUFMA I) for fiscal years (FY) 2008 through 2012, as well as other proposals to improve the review of medical devices and the third party inspection program. These proposed recommendations were developed after discussions with the regulated industry. Section 105 of MDUFMA I directs FDA to publish these proposed recommendations in the Federal Register, hold a meeting at which the public may present its views on the recommendations, and provide for a period of 30 days for the public to provide written comments on the recommendations. The public meeting and comment period will provide an opportunity for public input on the proposed recommendations from all interested parties, including the regulated industry, scientific and academic experts, healthcare professionals, and representatives of patient and consumer advocacy groups.

The U.S. Army announces the availability of the DEIS, which evaluates the potential environmental and socioeconomic impacts of transformation activities at Fort Benning, Georgia. These transformation proposed actions include implementation of the 05 BRAC Commission recommendations, the Global Defense Posture Realignment (GDPR) overseas re-stationing actions, Army Modular Force (AMF) initiatives, and other discretionary stationing activities.

Pursuant to Section 10(a), Public Law 92-463, as amended, notice is hereby given of a forthcoming Meeting of the President's Commission on America's Returning Wounded Warriors. The purpose of the Committee meeting is to conduct briefings for the Commissioners. The meeting is open to the public, subject to the availability of space. Interested persons may submit a written statement for consideration by the Committee and make an oral presentation of such. Persons desiring to make an oral presentation or submit a written statement to the Committee must notify the point of contact listed below no later than 18 April 2007. Oral presentations by members of the public will be permitted only on 23 April at 1 to 2 before the full Committee. Presentations will be limited to 5 minutes. Executive director and the Designated Federal official will select individuals for oral presentations and notify them in advance of the opportunity to make a 5 minute presentation to the Commission. Number of oral presentations to be made will depend on the number of requests received from members of the public. Each person desiring to make an oral presentation must provide the point of contact listed below with one (1) copy of the presentation by 18 April 2007, 5 p.m. and one copy of any material that is intended for distribution at the meeting. Persons submitting a written statement must submit one copy of the statement to the Commission staff by 5 p.m. POC Denise Dailey or Adrianne Holloway, toll free 877 588 2035 or Fax statements (703) 588-2046. Due to scheduling difficulties the Commission was unable to finalize its agenda in time to publish a Federal Register meeting notice of the 15-calendar days required by 41 CFR 102-3.150(a). Accordingly, the Committee Management Officer for the Department of Defense, pursuant to 41 CFR 102-3.150(b), waives the 15-calendar day notification requirement.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announces its findings on the noise compatibility program submitted by St. Louis County under the provisions of 49 U.S.C. (the Aviation Safety and Noise Abatement Act, hereinafter referred to as ``the Act'') and 14 CFR part 150. These findings are made in recognition of the description of Federal and nonfederal responsibilities in Senate Report No. 96-52 (1980). On December 12, 2006, the FAA determined that the noise exposure maps submitted by St. Louis County under Part 150 were in compliance with applicable requirements. On April 6, 2007, the FAA approved the Spirit of St. Louis Airport noise compatibility program. All but one of the recommendations of the program was approved.