Notice of Public Meeting, 20551-20552 [E7-7849]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 79 / Wednesday, April 25, 2007 / Notices 4. Who should we contact for further information regarding redesignation of this Federal Building? U.S. General Services Administration, Public Buildings Service (P),Attn: Anthony E. Costa, 1800 F Street, NW, Washington, DC 20405, telephone number: (202) 501–1100, e-mail at anthony.costa@gsa.gov. Dated: April 5, 2007. Lurita Doan, Administrator of General Services. [FR Doc. E7–7827 Filed 4–24–07; 8:45 am] DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Office of the Secretary Notice of Interest Rate on Overdue Debts Section 30.13 of the Department of Health and Human Services’ claims collection regulations (45 CFR part 30) provides that the Secretary shall charge an annual rate of interest as fixed by the Secretary of the Treasury after taking into consideration private consumer rates of interest prevailing on the date that HHS becomes entitled to recovery. 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This interest rate will remain in effect until such time as the Secretary of the Treasury notifies HHS of any change. cprice-sewell on PRODPC61 with NOTICES BILLING CODE 4150–04–M VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:21 Apr 24, 2007 Jkt 211001 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [Docket Number NIOSH–104] Notice of Public Meeting; ‘‘Safety and Health in the Horse Racing Industry and Best Practices’’ National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Meeting Date and Time: May 22, 2007, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. EDT. Place: Hyatt Regency Crystal City at Reagan National Airport, 2799 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA 22202, telephone (703) 418–1234. SUMMARY: The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) announces the opportunity for the public to provide input regarding issues related to safety and health in the horse racing industry and best practices. These comments may help to shape proposed future activities by NIOSH. The public meeting will be held on May 22, 2007 at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City at Reagan National Airport, 2799 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA 22202. An opportunity to make oral presentations will be provided to interested parties given available time on the agenda. Requests to make such presentations at the meeting should be made by e-mail to khendricks@cdc.gov. All requests to present should include the name, address, telephone number, relevant business affiliations of the presenter, and a brief summary of the presentation. All requests for oral presentation must be received by May 7, 2007. All comments should be submitted to the NIOSH Docket Office. Status: Open to the public, limited by space available. The meeting room accommodates approximately 40 people. Address: Written comments on issues related to safety and health in the horse racing industry should be mailed to: NIOSH Docket Office, Robert A. Taft Laboratories, M/S C34, 4676 Columbia Parkway, Cincinnati, Ohio 45226, Telephone 513–533–8303, Fax 513– 533–8285. Comments may also be submitted by e-mail to niocindocket@cdc.gov. E-mail attachments should be formatted in Microsoft Word. All comments should be submitted to NIOSH no later than June 22, 2007 and must reference the AGENCY: BILLING CODE 6820–23–S Dated: April 18, 2007. Jean Augustine, Director, Office of Financial Policy and Reporting. [FR Doc. 07–2048 Filed 4–24–07; 8:45 am] DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES PO 00000 Frm 00052 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 20551 Docket Number (NIOSH 104) in the subject heading. Contact Person for Additional Information: Kitty Hendricks, Research Epidemiologist, Surveillance and Field Investigations Branch, Division of Safety Research, Telephone 304–285–6252. Dated: April 18, 2007. James D. Seligman, Chief Information Officer, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [FR Doc. E7–7855 Filed 4–24–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163–19–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Notice of Public Meeting The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Department of Health and Human Services. Meeting Date and Time: May 3, 2007, 1:30 p.m.–5 p.m. EDT. Place: Pittsburgh Airport Marriott, 777 Aten Road, Coraopolis, PA 15108, telephone (412) 788–8800, fax (412) 788–6299. SUMMARY: The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announces the following public meeting and request for information: NIOSH Availability of Opportunity to Provide Input regarding the National Occupational Research Agenda (NORA) for the Mining Sector. Status: Meeting is open to the public, limited only by the space available. Participation is encouraged through the Web for those who cannot attend in person. Background: A large part of our lives is shaped by the work we do. NORA is a framework to guide occupational safety and health research for the nation. It is an ongoing endeavor to focus research to reduce work-related injury and illness. As the program entered its second decade, it was structured according to eight industry sector groups in order to encourage widespread adoption of effective practices developed through research. Each sector will have a NORA Sector Council consisting of NIOSH and stakeholder representatives. The initial task of the NORA Mining Council will be to draft a strategic plan for the nation addressing high priority needs in the sector. Following revisions based on AGENCY: E:\FR\FM\25APN1.SGM 25APN1 cprice-sewell on PRODPC61 with NOTICES 20552 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 79 / Wednesday, April 25, 2007 / Notices public comment, the ongoing task of the Council will then be to encourage implementation of the plan by research and industry organizations in order to reduce occupational illnesses, injuries and fatalities in the sector. Given that NORA represents a broadbased partnership involving government, business, the worker community, academia, and others, public input is essential for planning future directions for the initiative. Some of the considerations for the Mining Sector are that NIOSH as the federal organization charged with conducting occupational safety and health research has established strategic goals in mining research. They are available for viewing: https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/programs/ mining/goals.html. Since development of these goals, the NIOSH research program has been enhanced according to the requirements of the MINER Act of 2006: https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/ mining/mineract/mineract.htm. Unlike other sectors, NIOSH can request advice from an Advisory Committee for mining: Mine Safety and Health Research Advisory Committee (MSHRAC). Besides these ongoing NIOSH activities, NORA provides the opportunity for NIOSH to work with partners and for partners to work with each other to effectively conduct additional research in mining safety and health and to move those research results into more effective workplace practice. The first meeting of the NORA Mining Sector Council will be held May 3, 2007, 1:30 p.m.–5 p.m. From 2:30 p.m.– 4 p.m., the meeting will be structured to hear stakeholder comments on important occupational safety and health issues in the industry, especially those not adequately covered by NIOSH or other ongoing research; organizations that should participate in the research or in NORA activities; individuals who are willing to participate in NORA Mining Sector Council activities; and efficient ways to accomplish the NORA activities in light of ongoing organizational activities in the sector. Participants wishing to provide comments may do so via E-mail or may request an opportunity to make a five minute presentation. All participants are requested to register for the free meeting by sending an E-mail to MWerner@cdc.gov with their name, affiliation, whether they wish to attend in person or through the Web, whether they are requesting time to speak briefly, and, if so, the general topic(s) on which they wish to speak. Participants wishing to speak are encouraged to register early. The public meetings are open to everyone, including all workers, VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:21 Apr 24, 2007 Jkt 211001 professional societies, organized labor, employers, researchers, health professionals, government officials and elected officials. Broad participation is desired. Summary: The NORA Mining Sector Council will accept public comments on the range of occupational safety and health issues that should be considered and the individuals and organizations who should be involved for the purpose of enhancing the effectiveness of the Council. Types of occupational safety and health issues might include diseases, injuries, exposures, populations at risk, and needs of occupational safety and health systems. For example, occupational musculoskeletal disorders in workers at small operations might be seen as important for a segment of the mining sector. If possible, please include as much information as necessary for understanding the safety or health research priority you identify. Such information could include characterization of the frequency and severity with which the injury, illness, or hazardous exposure is occurring and of the factors you believe might be causing the health or safety issue. Input is also requested on the types of research that you believe might make a difference and the partners (e.g., specific industry associations, labor organizations, research organizations, governmental agencies) who should be involved in forming research efforts and in solving the problem. All presentation text and other comments provided by e-mail will be entered into the searchable database of NORA comments, which will be publicly available and will be consulted by the NORA Mining Sector Council when drafting the strategic plan for the nation. The current version of the searchable database of NORA comments is available at: https://www2a.cdc.gov/ niosh-comments/nora-comments/ commentsrch.asp. For Technical Information Contact: Dr. Michael A. Werner, Senior Scientist—Mining, NIOSH, telephone 509–354–8014, Co-Chair, NORA Mining Sector Council. Comments and meeting registrations may also be e-mailed to MWerner@cdc.gov, or sent via postal mail to: Dr. Michael A. Werner, Spokane Research Lab, NIOSH, 315 E Montgomery Avenue, Spokane, Washington 99207. ADDRESSES: PO 00000 Frm 00053 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Dated: April 18, 2007. James D. Seligman, Chief Information Officer, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [FR Doc. E7–7849 Filed 4–24–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163–18–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers of Disease Control and Prevention [Docket Number NIOSH–099] Notice of Public Meeting and Availability for Public Comment National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). SUMMARY: The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announces the following meeting and request for public comment on the following draft document: ‘‘Asbestos and Other Mineral Fibers: A Roadmap for Scientific Research.’’ The document can be found at https://www.cdc.gov/ niosh/review/public/099/. Instructions are provided for submitting comments. Public Comment Period: February 28 through May 31, 2007. Public Meeting Date and Time: May 4, 2007, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Place: Holiday Inn Capitol, 550 C Street SW., Washington, DC 20024. Purpose of Meeting: To discuss and obtain comments on the draft document, ‘‘Asbestos and Other Mineral Fibers: A Roadmap for Scientific Research’’. Special emphasis will be placed on discussion of the following: (1) Whether the hazard identification and discussion of health effects for asbestos and mineral fibers are a reasonable reflection of the current understanding of the evidence in the scientific literature, (2) The appropriateness and relevancy of the discussion of the current understanding of the analytical issues and the research needs for analysis of asbestos and mineral fibers, (3) The appropriateness and relevancy of the discussion of the current understanding of the epidemiological issues and the research needs for understanding the health effects of asbestos and mineral fibers, (4) The appropriateness and relevancy of the discussion of the current understanding of the toxicological issues and the research needs for AGENCY: E:\FR\FM\25APN1.SGM 25APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 79 (Wednesday, April 25, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Pages 20551-20552]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-7849]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention


Notice of Public Meeting

AGENCY: The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health 
(NIOSH) of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 
Department of Health and Human Services.
    Meeting Date and Time: May 3, 2007, 1:30 p.m.-5 p.m. EDT.
    Place: Pittsburgh Airport Marriott, 777 Aten Road, Coraopolis, PA 
15108, telephone (412) 788-8800, fax (412) 788-6299.

SUMMARY: The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health 
(NIOSH) of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) 
announces the following public meeting and request for information:
    NIOSH Availability of Opportunity to Provide Input regarding the 
National Occupational Research Agenda (NORA) for the Mining Sector.
    Status: Meeting is open to the public, limited only by the space 
available. Participation is encouraged through the Web for those who 
cannot attend in person.
    Background: A large part of our lives is shaped by the work we do. 
NORA is a framework to guide occupational safety and health research 
for the nation. It is an ongoing endeavor to focus research to reduce 
work-related injury and illness. As the program entered its second 
decade, it was structured according to eight industry sector groups in 
order to encourage widespread adoption of effective practices developed 
through research. Each sector will have a NORA Sector Council 
consisting of NIOSH and stakeholder representatives. The initial task 
of the NORA Mining Council will be to draft a strategic plan for the 
nation addressing high priority needs in the sector. Following 
revisions based on

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public comment, the ongoing task of the Council will then be to 
encourage implementation of the plan by research and industry 
organizations in order to reduce occupational illnesses, injuries and 
fatalities in the sector.
    Given that NORA represents a broad-based partnership involving 
government, business, the worker community, academia, and others, 
public input is essential for planning future directions for the 
initiative. Some of the considerations for the Mining Sector are that 
NIOSH as the federal organization charged with conducting occupational 
safety and health research has established strategic goals in mining 
research. They are available for viewing: https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/
programs/mining/goals.html. Since development of these goals, the NIOSH 
research program has been enhanced according to the requirements of the 
MINER Act of 2006: https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/mining/mineract/
mineract.htm. Unlike other sectors, NIOSH can request advice from an 
Advisory Committee for mining: Mine Safety and Health Research Advisory 
Committee (MSHRAC). Besides these ongoing NIOSH activities, NORA 
provides the opportunity for NIOSH to work with partners and for 
partners to work with each other to effectively conduct additional 
research in mining safety and health and to move those research results 
into more effective workplace practice.
    The first meeting of the NORA Mining Sector Council will be held 
May 3, 2007, 1:30 p.m.-5 p.m. From 2:30 p.m.-4 p.m., the meeting will 
be structured to hear stakeholder comments on important occupational 
safety and health issues in the industry, especially those not 
adequately covered by NIOSH or other ongoing research; organizations 
that should participate in the research or in NORA activities; 
individuals who are willing to participate in NORA Mining Sector 
Council activities; and efficient ways to accomplish the NORA 
activities in light of ongoing organizational activities in the sector. 
Participants wishing to provide comments may do so via E-mail or may 
request an opportunity to make a five minute presentation. All 
participants are requested to register for the free meeting by sending 
an E-mail to MWerner@cdc.gov with their name, affiliation, whether they 
wish to attend in person or through the Web, whether they are 
requesting time to speak briefly, and, if so, the general topic(s) on 
which they wish to speak. Participants wishing to speak are encouraged 
to register early. The public meetings are open to everyone, including 
all workers, professional societies, organized labor, employers, 
researchers, health professionals, government officials and elected 
officials. Broad participation is desired.
    Summary: The NORA Mining Sector Council will accept public comments 
on the range of occupational safety and health issues that should be 
considered and the individuals and organizations who should be involved 
for the purpose of enhancing the effectiveness of the Council.
    Types of occupational safety and health issues might include 
diseases, injuries, exposures, populations at risk, and needs of 
occupational safety and health systems. For example, occupational 
musculoskeletal disorders in workers at small operations might be seen 
as important for a segment of the mining sector. If possible, please 
include as much information as necessary for understanding the safety 
or health research priority you identify. Such information could 
include characterization of the frequency and severity with which the 
injury, illness, or hazardous exposure is occurring and of the factors 
you believe might be causing the health or safety issue. Input is also 
requested on the types of research that you believe might make a 
difference and the partners (e.g., specific industry associations, 
labor organizations, research organizations, governmental agencies) who 
should be involved in forming research efforts and in solving the 
problem.
    All presentation text and other comments provided by e-mail will be 
entered into the searchable database of NORA comments, which will be 
publicly available and will be consulted by the NORA Mining Sector 
Council when drafting the strategic plan for the nation. The current 
version of the searchable database of NORA comments is available at: 
https://www2a.cdc.gov/niosh-comments/nora-comments/commentsrch.asp. 
    For Technical Information Contact: Dr. Michael A. Werner, Senior 
Scientist--Mining, NIOSH, telephone 509-354-8014, Co-Chair, NORA Mining 
Sector Council.

ADDRESSES: Comments and meeting registrations may also be e-mailed to 
MWerner@cdc.gov, or sent via postal mail to: Dr. Michael A. Werner, 
Spokane Research Lab, NIOSH, 315 E Montgomery Avenue, Spokane, 
Washington 99207.

    Dated: April 18, 2007.
James D. Seligman,
Chief Information Officer, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
 [FR Doc. E7-7849 Filed 4-24-07; 8:45 am]
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