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Download as PDF 33228 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 115 / Friday, June 15, 2007 / Notices issues. The draft meeting agenda and other information about SACGHS, including information about access to the Web cast, will be available at the following Web site: https:// www4.od.nih.gov/oba/sacghs.htm. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Office of the Secretary jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES Notice of Meeting: Secretary’s Advisory Committee on Genetics, Health, and Society Pursuant to Public Law 92–463, notice is hereby given of the thirteenth meeting of the Secretary’s Advisory Committee on Genetics, Health, and Society (SACGHS), U.S. Public Health Service. The meeting will be held from on Tuesday, July 10, 2007, from 8:30 a.m. to approximately 5 p.m. in Room 800 of the Hubert H. Humphrey Building, 200 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20001. The meeting will be open to the public with attendance limited to space available. The meeting also will be Web cast. The meeting will focus primarily on the issue of gene patents and licensing practices and consist of a series of presentations and discussions involving international experts on how other countries are addressing questions related to the impact of gene patents and licensing practices on patient access to genetic tests. In addition, the SACGHS task force on oversight of genetic testing will present a brief report on the progress of its fact-finding and consultative efforts with regard to the Secretary’s charge. The Committee will also be updated about the public comments received in response to the Committee’s solicitation on its draft report on pharmacogenomics. Time will be provided for public comments. The Committee would welcome hearing from anyone wishing to provide public comment on any issue related to genetics, health, and society. Individuals who would like to provide public comment should notify the SACGHS Executive Secretary, Ms. Sarah Carr, by telephone at 301–496–9838 or e-mail at carrs@od.nih.gov. The SACGHS office is located at 6705 Rockledge Drive, Suite 750, Bethesda, MD 20892. Anyone planning to attend the meeting who is in need of special assistance, such as sign language interpretation or other reasonable accommodations, is also asked to contact the Executive Secretary. Under authority of 42 U.S.C. 217a, Section 222 of the Public Health Service Act, as amended, the Department of Health and Human Services established SACGHS to serve as a public forum for deliberations on the broad range of human health and societal issues raised by the development and use of genetic and genomic technologies and, as warranted, to provide advice on these VerDate Aug<31>2005 19:26 Jun 14, 2007 Jkt 211001 Dated: June 7, 2007. Jennifer Spaeth, Director, Office of Federal Advisory Committee Policy. [FR Doc. 07–2963 Filed 6–14–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4140–01–M DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES National Toxicology Program (Ntp); Center for the Evaluation of Risks to Human Reproduction (CERHR); Announcement of the Second Bisphenol A Expert Panel Meeting National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS); National Institutes of Health. AGENCY: Meeting announcement and request for comments. ACTION: SUMMARY: CERHR announces the second meeting of the CERHR Expert Panel on Bisphenol A on August 6–8, 2007, at the Hilton Alexandria Old Town in Alexandria, VA. This meeting is open to the public with time scheduled for oral public comment. Attendance is limited only by the available meeting space. The second expert panel meeting on bisphenol A will be held August 6– 8, 2007. The interim draft expert panel report containing sections 1–4 is currently available for public comment [Federal Register, May 1, 2007 (Vol. 72, No. 83, pages 23833–4)]. Written public comments on the interim draft report must be received by June 20, 2007. July 30, 2007 is the deadline for preregistration to attend the meeting, to pre-register to provide oral comments, and to submit written materials intended to supplement the oral remarks. DATES: The second expert panel meeting will be held at the Hilton Alexandria Old Town, 1767 King Street, Alexandria, VA (located across the street from the King Street Metro Stop). Written comments should be sent to Dr. Michael D. Shelby, CERHR Director [NIEHS, P.O. Box 12233, MD EC–32, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 (mail), (919) 316–4511 (fax), or shelby@niehs.nih.gov (e-mail)]. Courier address: CERHR, 79 T.W. Alexander Drive, Building 4401, Room 103, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709. ADDRESSES: PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Dr. Michael D. Shelby, CERHR Director, 919–541–3455, shelby@niehs.nih.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Background CERHR convened the expert panel on March 5–7, 2007 to complete its report on the potential reproductive and developmental hazards of bisphenol A. The panel discussed and made revisions to the draft expert panel report, but because of the length and complexity of this evaluation, the panel was unable to complete its task. Information about the meeting and the draft interim expert panel report, which shows all edits to date, are available on the CERHR Web site (https://cerhr.niehs.nih.gov/ chemicals/bisphenol/bisphenol.html). The expert panel will reconvene on August 6–8, 2007, for a second meeting at the Hilton Alexandria Old Town, 1767 King Street, Alexandria, VA. The meeting will begin each day at 8:30 a.m. and continue until adjournment. It is anticipated to adjourn by noon on August 8, although adjournment may occur earlier or later depending upon the time needed for the expert panel to complete its work. The expert panel will (1) continue its review, (2) finalize sections 1–4 of the draft report, (3) reach conclusions regarding whether exposure to bisphenol A is a hazard to human reproduction or development, and (4) write Section 5 Summary, Conclusions, and Critical Data Needs. The interim draft report will serve as the starting point for the expert panel’s discussions at its August meeting. Bisphenol A (CAS RN: 80–5–07) is a high production volume chemical used in the production of epoxy resins, polyester resins, polysulfone resins, polyacrylate resins, polycarbonate plastics, and flame retardants. Polycarbonate plastics are used in food and drink packaging; resins are used as lacquers to coat metal products such as food cans, bottle tops, and water supply pipes. Some polymers used in dental sealants and tooth coatings contain bisphenol A. Exposure to the general population can occur through direct contact to bisphenol A or by exposure to food or drink that has been in contact with a material containing bisphenol A. CERHR selected this chemical for evaluation because of (1) high production volume, (2) widespread human exposure, (3) evidence of reproductive toxicity in laboratory animal studies, and (4) public concern. Request for Comments The CERHR again invites written public comments on the interim draft expert panel report on bisphenol A. All E:\FR\FM\15JNN1.SGM 15JNN1 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 115 / Friday, June 15, 2007 / Notices jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES public comments received on the interim draft report will be posted on the CERHR Web site prior to the August meeting and distributed to all expert panel members for their consideration in revising the interim draft report and/ or preparing for the second meeting. Persons submitting written comments are asked to include their name and contact information (affiliation, mailing address, telephone and facsimile numbers, e-mail, and sponsoring organization, if any) and send them to Dr. Shelby (see ADDRESSES above) for receipt by June 20, 2007. Time will be set aside on August 6, 2007, for the presentation of oral public comments at the expert panel meeting. Seven minutes will be available for each speaker (one speaker per organization). Persons wishing to make oral remarks are asked to contact CERHR by July 30 (see ADDRESSES above) and, if possible, send a copy of the PowerPoint slides, statement, or talking points by July 30. When registering to comment orally, please provide your name, affiliation, mailing address, telephone and facsimile numbers, e-mail and sponsoring organization (if any). Any written statement will be provided to the expert panel members to assist them in identifying issues for discussion and noted in the meeting record. Registration for presentation of oral comments will also be available at the meeting on August 6, 2007, from 7:30– 8:30 a.m. Persons registering at the meeting are asked to bring 20 copies of their statement or talking points for distribution to the expert panel and for the record. Background Information on CERHR NTP established CERHR in June 1998 [Federal Register, December 14, 1998 (Volume 63, Number 239, page 68782)]. CERHR is a publicly accessible resource for information about adverse reproductive and/or developmental health effects associated with exposure to environmental and/or occupational exposures. CERHR follows a formal, multi-step process for review and evaluation of selected chemicals. Expert panels conduct scientific evaluations of agents selected by the CERHR in public forums. CERHR invites the nomination of agents for review or scientists for its expert registry. Information about CERHR and the nomination process can be obtained from its homepage (https:// cerhr.niehs.nih.gov) or by contacting Dr. Shelby (see FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT above). CERHR selects chemicals for evaluation based upon several factors including production volume, potential for human exposure VerDate Aug<31>2005 19:26 Jun 14, 2007 Jkt 211001 from use and occurrence in the environment, extent of public concern, and extent of data from reproductive and developmental toxicity studies. CERHR follows a formal, multi-step process for review and evaluation of selected chemicals. Information about the process and CERHR is available on the CERHR Web site under ‘‘About CERHR’’ or in printed copy from CERHR. Dated: June 6, 2007. Samuel H. Wilson, Deputy Director, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences and National Toxicology Program. [FR Doc. E7–11590 Filed 6–14–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4140–01–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Meetings of the Advisory Committee for Injury Prevention and Control (ACIPC), and Its Subcommittee, the Science and Program Review Subcommittee 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 meetings of the aforementioned subcommittee and committee. Name: Science and Program Review Subcommittee (SPRS). Times and Date: 10:30 a.m.–10:45 a.m., July 12, 2007 (Open). 10:45 a.m.–2:45 p.m., July 12, 2007 (Closed). Place: Koger Center, Yale Building, Room 1081, 2945 Flowers Road, South, Atlanta, GA 30341. Purpose: The Science and Program Review Subcommittee provides advice on the needs, structure, progress and performance of programs of the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC). Matters To Be Discussed: The subcommittee will meet July 12, 2007, to provide a secondary review of, discuss, and evaluate the individual research grant and cooperative agreement applications submitted in response to two Fiscal Year 2007 Requests for Applications (RFAs) related to the following individual research announcements: 07002, Family and Dyadic Focused Interventions to Prevent Intimate Partner Violence; 07003, Maximizing Protective Factors for Youth Violence; 07004, Abusive Head Trauma Prevention; 07005, Understanding Bullying and Sexual Violence Perpetration and Factors Associated with Both Outcomes; 07006, Grants for Traumatic Injury Biomechanics Research; 07007, Dissemination Research on Fall Prevention: ‘‘Stepping On’’ in a U.S. Community Setting; and 07008, The Impact of Traumatic Brain PO 00000 Frm 00039 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 33229 Injury Among Incarcerated Persons. Following this meeting, the voting members of ACIPC will meet via teleconference to vote on the recommendations of the SPRS regarding the RFAs. This call will take place on July 12 from 3 p.m.–4:30 p.m. Name: Advisory Committee for Injury Prevention and Control. Times and Date: 3 p.m.–3:15 p.m., July 12, 2007 (Open). 3:15 p.m.–4:30 p.m., July 12, 2007 (Closed). Place: Koger Center, Yale Building, Room 1081, 2945 Flowers Road, South, Atlanta, GA 30341. Purpose: The committee advises and makes recommendations to the Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services, the Director, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Director, National Centers for Injury Prevention and Control regarding feasible goals for the prevention and control of injury. The committee makes recommendations regarding policies, strategies, objectives, and priorities, and reviews progress toward injury prevention and control. Matters to be Discussed: Agenda items for the open portion include the call to order and introductions and request for public comments. Beginning at 3:15 p.m., July 12, 2007, through 4:30 p.m, during the closed portion, the Committee will vote on the results of the secondary review. This portion of the meeting will be closed to the public in accordance with the provisions set forth in section 552b(c)(4) and (b), title 5 U.S.C., and the Determination of the Acting Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, CDC pursuant to Pub L. 92–463. Agenda items are subject to change as priorities dictate. Contact Person for More Information: Ms. Amy Harris, Executive Secretary, ACIPC, NCIPC, CDC, 4770 Buford Highway, NE, M/ S K61, Atlanta, Georgia 30341–3724, telephone (770) 488–4936. The Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, has been delegated the authority to sign Federal Register notices pertaining to announcements of meetings and other committee management activities, for both CDC and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. Dated: May 31, 2007. Elaine L. Baker, Acting Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [FR Doc. E7–11555 Filed 6–14–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163–18–P E:\FR\FM\15JNN1.SGM 15JNN1

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES


National Toxicology Program (Ntp); Center for the Evaluation of 
Risks to Human Reproduction (CERHR); Announcement of the Second 
Bisphenol A Expert Panel Meeting

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

ACTION: Meeting announcement and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: CERHR announces the second meeting of the CERHR Expert Panel 
on Bisphenol A on August 6-8, 2007, at the Hilton Alexandria Old Town 
in Alexandria, VA. This meeting is open to the public with time 
scheduled for oral public comment. Attendance is limited only by the 
available meeting space.

DATES: The second expert panel meeting on bisphenol A will be held 
August 6-8, 2007. The interim draft expert panel report containing 
sections 1-4 is currently available for public comment [Federal 
Register, May 1, 2007 (Vol. 72, No. 83, pages 23833-4)]. Written public 
comments on the interim draft report must be received by June 20, 2007. 
July 30, 2007 is the deadline for pre-registration to attend the 
meeting, to pre-register to provide oral comments, and to submit 
written materials intended to supplement the oral remarks.

ADDRESSES: The second expert panel meeting will be held at the Hilton 
Alexandria Old Town, 1767 King Street, Alexandria, VA (located across 
the street from the King Street Metro Stop). Written comments should be 
sent to Dr. Michael D. Shelby, CERHR Director [NIEHS, P.O. Box 12233, 
MD EC-32, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 (mail), (919) 316-4511 
(fax), or shelby@niehs.nih.gov (e-mail)]. Courier address: CERHR, 79 
T.W. Alexander Drive, Building 4401, Room 103, Research Triangle Park, 
NC 27709.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Michael D. Shelby, CERHR Director, 
919-541-3455, shelby@niehs.nih.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    CERHR convened the expert panel on March 5-7, 2007 to complete its 
report on the potential reproductive and developmental hazards of 
bisphenol A. The panel discussed and made revisions to the draft expert 
panel report, but because of the length and complexity of this 
evaluation, the panel was unable to complete its task. Information 
about the meeting and the draft interim expert panel report, which 
shows all edits to date, are available on the CERHR Web site (https://
cerhr.niehs.nih.gov/chemicals/bisphenol/bisphenol.html).
    The expert panel will reconvene on August 6-8, 2007, for a second 
meeting at the Hilton Alexandria Old Town, 1767 King Street, 
Alexandria, VA. The meeting will begin each day at 8:30 a.m. and 
continue until adjournment. It is anticipated to adjourn by noon on 
August 8, although adjournment may occur earlier or later depending 
upon the time needed for the expert panel to complete its work. The 
expert panel will (1) continue its review, (2) finalize sections 1-4 of 
the draft report, (3) reach conclusions regarding whether exposure to 
bisphenol A is a hazard to human reproduction or development, and (4) 
write Section 5 Summary, Conclusions, and Critical Data Needs. The 
interim draft report will serve as the starting point for the expert 
panel's discussions at its August meeting.
    Bisphenol A (CAS RN: 80-5-07) is a high production volume chemical 
used in the production of epoxy resins, polyester resins, polysulfone 
resins, polyacrylate resins, polycarbonate plastics, and flame 
retardants. Polycarbonate plastics are used in food and drink 
packaging; resins are used as lacquers to coat metal products such as 
food cans, bottle tops, and water supply pipes. Some polymers used in 
dental sealants and tooth coatings contain bisphenol A. Exposure to the 
general population can occur through direct contact to bisphenol A or 
by exposure to food or drink that has been in contact with a material 
containing bisphenol A. CERHR selected this chemical for evaluation 
because of (1) high production volume, (2) widespread human exposure, 
(3) evidence of reproductive toxicity in laboratory animal studies, and 
(4) public concern.

Request for Comments

    The CERHR again invites written public comments on the interim 
draft expert panel report on bisphenol A. All

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public comments received on the interim draft report will be posted on 
the CERHR Web site prior to the August meeting and distributed to all 
expert panel members for their consideration in revising the interim 
draft report and/or preparing for the second meeting. Persons 
submitting written comments are asked to include their name and contact 
information (affiliation, mailing address, telephone and facsimile 
numbers, e-mail, and sponsoring organization, if any) and send them to 
Dr. Shelby (see ADDRESSES above) for receipt by June 20, 2007.
    Time will be set aside on August 6, 2007, for the presentation of 
oral public comments at the expert panel meeting. Seven minutes will be 
available for each speaker (one speaker per organization). Persons 
wishing to make oral remarks are asked to contact CERHR by July 30 (see 
ADDRESSES above) and, if possible, send a copy of the PowerPoint 
slides, statement, or talking points by July 30. When registering to 
comment orally, please provide your name, affiliation, mailing address, 
telephone and facsimile numbers, e-mail and sponsoring organization (if 
any). Any written statement will be provided to the expert panel 
members to assist them in identifying issues for discussion and noted 
in the meeting record. Registration for presentation of oral comments 
will also be available at the meeting on August 6, 2007, from 7:30-8:30 
a.m. Persons registering at the meeting are asked to bring 20 copies of 
their statement or talking points for distribution to the expert panel 
and for the record.

Background Information on CERHR

    NTP established CERHR in June 1998 [Federal Register, December 14, 
1998 (Volume 63, Number 239, page 68782)]. CERHR is a publicly 
accessible resource for information about adverse reproductive and/or 
developmental health effects associated with exposure to environmental 
and/or occupational exposures. CERHR follows a formal, multi-step 
process for review and evaluation of selected chemicals. Expert panels 
conduct scientific evaluations of agents selected by the CERHR in 
public forums.
    CERHR invites the nomination of agents for review or scientists for 
its expert registry. Information about CERHR and the nomination process 
can be obtained from its homepage (https://cerhr.niehs.nih.gov) or by 
contacting Dr. Shelby (see FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT above). 
CERHR selects chemicals for evaluation based upon several factors 
including production volume, potential for human exposure from use and 
occurrence in the environment, extent of public concern, and extent of 
data from reproductive and developmental toxicity studies.
    CERHR follows a formal, multi-step process for review and 
evaluation of selected chemicals. Information about the process and 
CERHR is available on the CERHR Web site under ``About CERHR'' or in 
printed copy from CERHR.

    Dated: June 6, 2007.
Samuel H. Wilson,
Deputy Director, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences 
and National Toxicology Program.
 [FR Doc. E7-11590 Filed 6-14-07; 8:45 am]
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