National Toxicology Program (NTP); Liaison and Scientific Review Office; Meeting of the NTP Board of Scientific Counselors, 58854-58855 [E7-20519]

Download as PDF 58854 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 200 / Wednesday, October 17, 2007 / Notices percent of the voting shares of Lone Star State Bank of West Texas, Lubbock, Texas, a de novo bank. 3. A.N.B. Holding Company, Ltd., and The ANB Corporation, both of Terrell, Texas, to acquire 100 percent of the voting shares of DNB Bancshares, Inc., Dallas, Texas, and thereby indirectly acquire voting shares of DNB Delaware Financial Corporation, Dover, Delaware, and Dallas National Bank, Dallas, Texas. Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, October 12, 2007. Robert deV. Frierson, Deputy Secretary of the Board. [FR Doc. 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Unless otherwise noted, these activities will be conducted throughout the United States. Each notice is available for inspection at the Federal Reserve Bank indicated. The notice also will be available for inspection at the offices of the Board of Governors. Interested persons may express their views in writing on the question whether the proposal complies with the standards of section 4 of the BHC Act. Additional information on all bank holding companies may be obtained from the National Information Center website at www.ffiec.gov/nic/. Unless otherwise noted, comments regarding the applications must be received at the Reserve Bank indicated or the offices of the Board of Governors not later than November 13, 2007. A. Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco (Tracy Basinger, Director, Regional and Community Bank Group) 101 Market Street, San Francisco, California 94105–1579: 1. Castle Creek Capital Partners III LP, Castle Creek Capital III LLC, Eggemeyer Capital LLC, Ruh Capital LLC, and VerDate Aug<31>2005 19:05 Oct 16, 2007 Jkt 214001 National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), National Institutes of Health, HHS. ACTION: Meeting announcement and request for comments. AGENCY: SUMMARY: Pursuant to Public Law 92– 463, notice is hereby given of a meeting of the NTP Board of Scientific Counselors (NTP BSC). The NTP BSC is composed of scientists from the public and private sectors and provides primary scientific oversight to the NTP Director and evaluates the scientific merit of the NTP’s intramural and collaborative programs. DATES: The NTP BSC meeting will be held on December 6, 2007. The deadlines for submission of written comments and for pre-registration for the meeting are November 21 and November 29, 2007, respectively. Persons needing special assistance, such as sign language interpretation or other reasonable accommodation in order to attend, should contact 919–541–2475 (voice), 919–541–4644 TTY (text telephone), through the Federal TTY Relay System at 800–877–8339, or by email to niehsoeeo@niehs.nih.gov. Requests should be made at least 7 days in advance of the event. ADDRESSES: The NTP BSC meeting will be held in the Rodbell Auditorium, Rall Building at the NIEHS, 111 T.W. Alexander Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709. Public comments and any other correspondence should be submitted to Dr. Barbara Shane, Executive Secretary for the NTP BSC (NTP Liaison and Scientific Review PO 00000 Frm 00051 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Office, NIEHS, P.O. Box 12233, MD A3– 01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709; fax: 919–541–0295; or e-mail: shane@niehs.nih.gov). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Barbara Shane (telephone: 919–541– 4253 or e-mail: shane@niehs.nih.gov). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Preliminary Agenda Topics and Availability of Meeting Materials Preliminary agenda topics include: • Update of NTP activities • NTP study plans for mold • Review of NTP study nominations and proposed research and testing activities: aminopyridines, diethyl phthalate, 2-methoxy-4-nitroaniline, nanoscale gold, 2′,2′dithiobisbenzanilide, and pentaethylenehexamine. The BSC will discuss research concepts for aminopyridines, diethyl phthalate, 2methoxy-4-nitroaniline, and nanoscale gold. In addition, they will provide comment on a research concept for a phthalates initiative. • Report of the Technical Reports Review Subcommittee meeting held May 16–17, 2007 • Center for the Evaluation of Risks to Human Reproduction nominations: lead and cadmium • Update on process and timelines for the Report on Carcinogens • Implementation of workshop and NTP retreat recommendations A copy of the preliminary agenda, committee roster, draft NTP research concepts, and any additional information when available, will be posted on the NTP Web site (https:// ntp.niehs.nih.gov/go/165) or may be requested in hardcopy from the Executive Secretary for the NTP BSC (see ADDRESSES above). Following the meeting, summary minutes will be prepared and made available on the NTP Web site. Attendance and Registration The meeting is scheduled for December 6, 2007, from 8:30 a.m. to adjournment and is open to the public with attendance limited only by the space available. Individuals who plan to attend are encouraged to register online at the NTP website by November 29, 2007, to facilitate planning for the meeting. Please note that a photo ID is required to access the NIEHS campus. The NTP is making plans to videocast the meeting through the Internet at https://www.niehs.nih.gov/news/video/ index.cfm. Request for Comments Time is allotted during the meeting for the public to present comments to E:\FR\FM\17OCN1.SGM 17OCN1 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 200 / Wednesday, October 17, 2007 / Notices sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES the NTP BSC on the agenda topics. Each organization is allowed one time slot per agenda topic. At least 7 minutes will be allotted to each speaker, and if time permits, may be extended to 10 minutes at the discretion of the NTP BSC chair. Registration for oral comments will also be available on-site, although time allowed for presentation by on-site registrants may be less than that for preregistered speakers and will be determined by the number of persons who register at the meeting. Persons registering to make oral comments are asked, if possible, to send a copy of their statement to the Executive Secretary for the NTP BSC (see ADDRESSES above) by November 21, 2007, to enable review by the NTP BSC prior to the meeting. Written statements can supplement and may expand the oral presentation. If registering on-site and reading from written text, please bring 40 copies of the statement for distribution to the NTP BSC and NIEHS/ NTP staff and to supplement the record. Written comments received in response to this notice will be posted on the NTP Web site and persons identified by their name and affiliation and/or sponsoring organization, if applicable. Persons submitting written comments should include their name, affiliation (if applicable), phone, e-mail, and sponsoring organization (if any) with the document. Public comments submitted on NTP study nominations in response to a March 29, 2007, Federal Register notice (72 FR 14816) are posted on the NTP Web site (https:// ntp.niehs.nih.gov/go/29306). These submissions will be part of the materials provided to the BSC and do not need to be resubmitted. Background Information on the NTP Board of Scientific Counselors The NTP BSC is a technical advisory body comprised of scientists from the public and private sectors that provides primary scientific oversight to the overall program and its centers. Specifically, the NTP BSC advises the NTP on matters of scientific program content, both present and future, and conducts periodic review of the program for the purpose of determining and advising on the scientific merit of its activities and their overall scientific quality. Its members are selected from recognized authorities knowledgeable in fields such as toxicology, pharmacology, pathology, biochemistry, epidemiology, risk assessment, carcinogenesis, mutagenesis, molecular biology, behavioral toxicology, neurotoxicology, immunotoxicology, reproductive toxicology or teratology, and biostatistics. Members serve overlapping VerDate Aug<31>2005 19:05 Oct 16, 2007 Jkt 214001 terms of up to four years. NTP BSC meetings are held annually or biannually. Dated: October 10, 2007. Samuel H. Wilson, Acting Director, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences and National Toxicology Program. [FR Doc. E7–20519 Filed 10–16–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4140–01–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Meeting of the President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Secretary, Office of Public Health and Science. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: As stipulated by the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is hereby giving notice that the President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports will hold a meeting. This meeting is open to the public. A description of the Council’s functions is included also with this notice. DATES: November 7, 2007, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. ADDRESSES: Mayo Clinic, Dan Abraham Healthy Living Center, Subway Level, Room 200, 200 First Street, SW., Rochester, Minnesota 55905. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Melissa Johnson, Executive Director, President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, 200 Independence Avenue, Room 738H, SW., Washington, DC 20201, (202) 690–5187. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports (PCPFS) was established originally by Executive Order 10673, dated July 16, 1956. PCPFS was established by President Eisenhower after published reports indicated that American boys and girls were unfit compared to the children of Western Europe. Authorization to continue Council operations was given at appropriate intervals by subsequent Executive Orders. The Council has undergone two name changes and several reorganizations. Presently, the PCPFS is a program office located organizationally in the Office of Public Health and Science within the Office of the Secretary in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. On September 28, 2007, President Bush signed Executive Order 13265 to reestablish the PCPFS. Executive Order 13265 was established to expand the PO 00000 Frm 00052 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 58855 focus of the Council. This directive instructed the Secretary to develop and coordinate a national program to enhance physical activity and sports participation. The Council currently operates under the stipulations of the new directive. The primary functions of the Council include: (1) To advise the President, through the Secretary, on the progress made in carrying out the provisions of the enacted directive and recommend actions to accelerate progress; (2) to advise the Secretary on ways and means to enhance opportunities for participation in physical fitness and sports and, where possible, to promote and assist in the facilitation and/or implementation of such measures; (3) to advise the Secretary regarding opportunities to extend and improve physical activity/ fitness and sports programs and services at the national, State, and local levels; and (4) to monitor the need for the enhancement of programs and educational and promotional materials sponsored, overseen, or disseminated by the Council and advise the Secretary, as necessary, concerning such needs. The PCPFS holds at a minimum, one meeting in the calendar year to (1) Assess ongoing Council activities and (2) discuss and plan future projects and programs. Dated: October 10, 2007. Melissa Johnson, Executive Director, President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports. [FR Doc. E7–20473 Filed 10–16–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4150–35–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Notice of Establishment Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended (5 U.S.C. Appendix 2), the Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), announces the establishment of the Board of Scientific Counselors, National Center for Public Health Informatics (NCPHI). This board is established to ensure that the national center has access to external viewpoints, the capacity to conduct peer review of scientific programs, and perform second level peer-review of research applications. The Board of Scientific Counselors, NCPHI will advise the Secretary, HHS; and the Director, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; concerning strategies and goals for the programs E:\FR\FM\17OCN1.SGM 17OCN1

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES


National Toxicology Program (NTP); Liaison and Scientific Review 
Office; Meeting of the NTP Board of Scientific Counselors

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

ACTION: Meeting announcement and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: Pursuant to Public Law 92-463, notice is hereby given of a 
meeting of the NTP Board of Scientific Counselors (NTP BSC). The NTP 
BSC is composed of scientists from the public and private sectors and 
provides primary scientific oversight to the NTP Director and evaluates 
the scientific merit of the NTP's intramural and collaborative 
programs.

DATES: The NTP BSC meeting will be held on December 6, 2007. The 
deadlines for submission of written comments and for pre-registration 
for the meeting are November 21 and November 29, 2007, respectively. 
Persons needing special assistance, such as sign language 
interpretation or other reasonable accommodation in order to attend, 
should contact 919-541-2475 (voice), 919-541-4644 TTY (text telephone), 
through the Federal TTY Relay System at 800-877-8339, or by e-mail to 
niehsoeeo@niehs.nih.gov. Requests should be made at least 7 days in 
advance of the event.

ADDRESSES: The NTP BSC meeting will be held in the Rodbell Auditorium, 
Rall Building at the NIEHS, 111 T.W. Alexander Drive, Research Triangle 
Park, NC 27709. Public comments and any other correspondence should be 
submitted to Dr. Barbara Shane, Executive Secretary for the NTP BSC 
(NTP Liaison and Scientific Review Office, NIEHS, P.O. Box 12233, MD 
A3-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709; fax: 919-541-0295; or e-mail: 
shane@niehs.nih.gov).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Barbara Shane (telephone: 919-541-
4253 or e-mail: shane@niehs.nih.gov).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Preliminary Agenda Topics and Availability of Meeting Materials

    Preliminary agenda topics include:

     Update of NTP activities
     NTP study plans for mold
     Review of NTP study nominations and proposed research and 
testing activities: aminopyridines, diethyl phthalate, 2-methoxy-4-
nitroaniline, nanoscale gold, 2',2'-dithiobisbenzanilide, and 
pentaethylenehexamine. The BSC will discuss research concepts for 
aminopyridines, diethyl phthalate, 2-methoxy-4-nitroaniline, and 
nanoscale gold. In addition, they will provide comment on a research 
concept for a phthalates initiative.
     Report of the Technical Reports Review Subcommittee 
meeting held May 16-17, 2007
     Center for the Evaluation of Risks to Human Reproduction 
nominations: lead and cadmium
     Update on process and timelines for the Report on 
Carcinogens
     Implementation of workshop and NTP retreat recommendations

A copy of the preliminary agenda, committee roster, draft NTP research 
concepts, and any additional information when available, will be posted 
on the NTP Web site (https://ntp.niehs.nih.gov/go/165) or may be 
requested in hardcopy from the Executive Secretary for the NTP BSC (see 
ADDRESSES above). Following the meeting, summary minutes will be 
prepared and made available on the NTP Web site.

Attendance and Registration

    The meeting is scheduled for December 6, 2007, from 8:30 a.m. to 
adjournment and is open to the public with attendance limited only by 
the space available. Individuals who plan to attend are encouraged to 
register online at the NTP website by November 29, 2007, to facilitate 
planning for the meeting. Please note that a photo ID is required to 
access the NIEHS campus. The NTP is making plans to videocast the 
meeting through the Internet at https://www.niehs.nih.gov/news/video/
index.cfm.

Request for Comments

    Time is allotted during the meeting for the public to present 
comments to

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the NTP BSC on the agenda topics. Each organization is allowed one time 
slot per agenda topic. At least 7 minutes will be allotted to each 
speaker, and if time permits, may be extended to 10 minutes at the 
discretion of the NTP BSC chair. Registration for oral comments will 
also be available on-site, although time allowed for presentation by 
on-site registrants may be less than that for pre-registered speakers 
and will be determined by the number of persons who register at the 
meeting.
    Persons registering to make oral comments are asked, if possible, 
to send a copy of their statement to the Executive Secretary for the 
NTP BSC (see ADDRESSES above) by November 21, 2007, to enable review by 
the NTP BSC prior to the meeting. Written statements can supplement and 
may expand the oral presentation. If registering on-site and reading 
from written text, please bring 40 copies of the statement for 
distribution to the NTP BSC and NIEHS/NTP staff and to supplement the 
record. Written comments received in response to this notice will be 
posted on the NTP Web site and persons identified by their name and 
affiliation and/or sponsoring organization, if applicable. Persons 
submitting written comments should include their name, affiliation (if 
applicable), phone, e-mail, and sponsoring organization (if any) with 
the document. Public comments submitted on NTP study nominations in 
response to a March 29, 2007, Federal Register notice (72 FR 14816) are 
posted on the NTP Web site (https://ntp.niehs.nih.gov/go/29306). These 
submissions will be part of the materials provided to the BSC and do 
not need to be resubmitted.

Background Information on the NTP Board of Scientific Counselors

    The NTP BSC is a technical advisory body comprised of scientists 
from the public and private sectors that provides primary scientific 
oversight to the overall program and its centers. Specifically, the NTP 
BSC advises the NTP on matters of scientific program content, both 
present and future, and conducts periodic review of the program for the 
purpose of determining and advising on the scientific merit of its 
activities and their overall scientific quality. Its members are 
selected from recognized authorities knowledgeable in fields such as 
toxicology, pharmacology, pathology, biochemistry, epidemiology, risk 
assessment, carcinogenesis, mutagenesis, molecular biology, behavioral 
toxicology, neurotoxicology, immunotoxicology, reproductive toxicology 
or teratology, and biostatistics. Members serve overlapping terms of up 
to four years. NTP BSC meetings are held annually or biannually.

    Dated: October 10, 2007.
Samuel H. Wilson,
Acting Director, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences 
and National Toxicology Program.
[FR Doc. E7-20519 Filed 10-16-07; 8:45 am]
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