Notice of Public Meeting, 12179-12180 [E8-4333]

Download as PDF mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 45 / Thursday, March 6, 2008 / Notices The 2007 Priority List of Hazardous Substances contains, based on CERCLA § 104(i)(2)(A) 3 criteria, 275 substances that represent the greatest concern to public health. Using the current algorithm, a total of 859 candidate substances have been analyzed and ranked. Of these candidates, the 275 substances on the priority list may in the future become subjects of toxicological profiles. In 2 years ATSDR intends to publish the next revised list of hazardous substances, with an informal review and revision performed in 1 year. These revisions will reflect changes and improvements in data collection and in availability. Additional information on the existing methodology used in the development of the CERCLA Priority List of Hazardous Substances can be found in the List Support Document and in the above-referenced Federal Register notices. In addition to the revised priority list, ATSDR is also releasing a Completed Exposure Pathway Site Count Report. A completed exposure pathway (CEP) links a contaminant source to a receptor population. The CEP ranking is similar to a subcomponent of the listing algorithm’s potential-for-humanexposure component. The CEP ranking is based on a site frequency count and thus lists the number of sites at which a substance has been found in a CEP. ATSDR’s HazDat database contains this information, which is derived from ATSDR public health assessments and from health consultations. The CEP report therefore focuses on documented exposure, and lists hazardous substances according to exposure frequency. Because exposure to hazardous substances is a matter of concern, ATSDR publishes this CEP report together with the CERCLA Priority List of Hazardous Substances. The substances in the CEP report are similar to those in the CERCLA Priority List of Hazardous Substances. Substances are listed in the CEP report because they are frequently found in completed exposure pathways. Some of these substances, however, have a very low toxicity (e.g., sodium) and as a result are not included in the CERCLA Priority List. As stated, given that the CERCLA Priority List uses toxicity, frequency of occurrence, and potential for human exposure to determine its priority substances, other low-toxicity substances will not appear on the CERCLA Priority List and, consequently, will not become subjects of toxicological profiles. In addition, because CERCLA mandates the 3 42 U.S.C. 9604(i)(2)(A). VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:57 Mar 05, 2008 Jkt 214001 preparation of the Priority List, that list only incorporates data from CERCLA NPL sites. The CEP report, on the other hand, uses data from all ATSDR-activity sites at which a CEP has been detected. Ken Rose, Associate Director, Office of Policy, Planning and Evaluation, National Center for Environmental Health/Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. [FR Doc. E8–4339 Filed 3–5–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163–70–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [Docket Number NIOSH–120] Notice of Draft Document Available 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 availability of the following draft document available for public comment entitled ‘‘NIOSH Alert: Preventing Chronic Beryllium Disease and Beryllium Sensitization.’’ The document and instructions for submitting comments can be found at https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/review/ public/120/. Public Comment Period: March 6, 2008 through May 12, 2008. Status: Written comments may be submitted to the NIOSH Docket Office, Robert A. Taft Laboratories, 4676 Columbia Parkway, Mailstop C–34, Cincinnati, Ohio 45226, (513) 533–8611. All material submitted to the Agency should reference NIOSH Docket number 120 and must be submitted by May 12, 2008, to be considered by the Agency. All electronic comments should be formatted as Microsoft Word. All information received in response to this notice will be available for public examination and copies available at the NIOSH Docket Office, Room 111, 4676 Columbia Parkway, Cincinnati, Ohio 45226. Background: Beryllium is a lightweight metal with many remarkable properties, including heat resistance and conductance, electrical conductance, flexibility, formability, neutron moderation, x-ray transparency, and lubricity. Exposure to beryllium can AGENCY: PO 00000 Frm 00110 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 12179 lead to sensitization, a cell-mediated allergic-type response, and cause a granulomatous lung disease called chronic beryllium disease. The Alert describes the nature of the lung disease and other health effects that can occur from exposure to beryllium and beryllium-containing materials and recommends steps companies and workers should take to minimize the health risk to workers. This guidance document does not have the force and effect of law. Contact Person for Technical Information: Christine R. Schuler, PhD, Research Epidemiologist, Division of Respiratory Disease Studies, NIOSH. To ask technical questions, please call (304) 285–6369 or send e-mail to BeAlert@cdc.gov. All comments on the Alert must be submitted as stated in the Status section. Reference: NIOSH Alert: Preventing Chronic Beryllium Disease and Beryllium Sensitization https:// www.cdc.gov/niosh/review/public/120/. Dated: February 29, 2008. James D. Seligman, Chief Information Officer, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [FR Doc. E8–4332 Filed 3–5–08; 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 (HHS). SUMMARY: The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announces the availability of the following meeting and request for information: Opportunity To Provide Input regarding a protocol for the following: (1) An industry wide research study to evaluate occupational exposure to flavorings in the flavorings and food production industries; (2) an industry wide study of engineering controls for protection against exposure to flavorings in the flavorings and food manufacturing industries; and (3) research concerning improved analytical laboratory methods for use in flavorings and food production exposure assessment. AGENCY: E:\FR\FM\06MRN1.SGM 06MRN1 mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES 12180 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 45 / Thursday, March 6, 2008 / Notices Public Meeting Time and Date: 9 a.m.–4 p.m., April 2, 2008. Place: NIOSH Hamilton Laboratory, 5555 Ridge Ave, Cincinnati, OH, 45213, telephone (513) 841–4366, fax (513) 841–4483. Status: Meeting is open to the public, limited only by the space available (the room accommodates approximately 80 people). Persons who are not U.S. citizens will need approval to enter the NIOSH building and should contact Douglas Trout, MD, MHS, by March 5, 2008, to arrange for this. Those who cannot attend in person are encouraged to email comments. Deadline for emailed comments is April 16, 2008. Background: According to 2002 U.S. Census data, there were approximately 21,000 employees working in flavoring production and about 1.5 million workers in food manufacturing nationwide. Employees have complex exposures in terms of the physical form of the agents (solid, liquid, and gas) and the number of different chemicals used. Severe respiratory health effects have been identified among workers after exposure to flavoring chemicals such as diacetyl (a component of butter flavoring). NIOSH investigators have begun a research effort evaluating analytical methods, exposure assessment, and engineering controls in the flavoring and food production industries. This research is intended to provide information necessary to reduce occupational exposures and prevent health effects among workers in these industries. The meeting will consist of two parts: (1) External peer review of the research protocol. Peer reviewers external to CDC will be present to provide technical (scientific) review comments for the project officers to maximize the relevance and quality of the proposed research; and (2) Stakeholder meeting. The latter part of the meeting will be structured to hear stakeholder comments on important occupational safety and health issues related to this research. Participants wishing to provide stakeholder comments may do so via Email or may request an opportunity to make a five minute presentation. Participants making a presentation at the meeting must submit their comments in writing at the time of the meeting. All participants (whether making a presentation or not) are requested to register for the free meeting by sending an E-mail to DTrout@cdc.gov with their name, affiliation, 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. VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:57 Mar 05, 2008 Jkt 214001 The public meeting is open to everyone, including all workers, representatives of professional societies, organized labor, employers, researchers, health professionals, government officials and elected officials. Broad participation is desired. Contact Person For Technical Information: Dr. Douglas Trout, MD, MHS, Associate Director for Science, Division of Surveillance, Hazard Evaluations, and Field Studies, NIOSH, telephone (513) 841–4428. Comments and meeting registrations may also be Emailed to DTrout@cdc.gov, or sent via mail to: Dr. Douglas Trout, NIOSH, 4676 Columbia Parkway, R–12, Cincinnati, OH 45226. Dated: February 27, 2008. James D. Seligman, Chief Information Officer, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [FR Doc. E8–4333 Filed 3–5–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163–19–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers of Disease Control and Prevention Notice of Public Meeting 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 NIOSH Research Project entitled ‘‘Effectiveness of Extension Ladder Safety Innovations’’. The meeting will include a presentation/overview of the project that will be followed by comments on the technical and scientific aspects of the planned research. Viewpoints and suggestions from industry, labor, academia, other government agencies, and the public are invited. Written comments also will be considered. Written comments should be sent to Dr. Peter Simeonov, NIOSH, Division of Safety Research, Mailstop G800, 1095 Willowdale Road, Morgantown, West Virginia 26505–2888 or via E-mail at psimeonov@cdc.gov, and should be received on or before March 31, 2008. Public Meeting Time and Date: 9 a.m.–12 p.m., April 9, 2008. Place: NIOSH, 1095 Willowdale Road, Conference Room L–1BCD, AGENCY: PO 00000 Frm 00111 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Morgantown, West Virginia 26505– 2888. Purpose of Meeting: To provide individual comments on the technical and scientific aspects of the research proposal directed to the prevention of fall injuries associated with the use of extension ladders among construction workers. The proposed research seeks to establish engineering solutions, with human factors considerations beyond the traditional regulation and training approaches, to minimize the possibility of workers making unsafe choices or actions, and thus reduce fall-fromladder incidents. Status: The meeting is open to the public, limited only by the space available (the room accommodates approximately 50 people). Due to limited space, notification of intent to attend the meeting must be made to Peter Simeonov, Ph.D., no later than March 31. Dr. Simeonov can be reached at (304) 285–6268 or by E-mail at psimeonov@cdc.gov. Requests to attend the meeting will be accommodated on a first-come basis. Contact Persons for Technical Information: Hongwei Hsiao and Dr. Simeonov, Project Officers, Division of Safety Research, NIOSH, CDC, Mailstop G800, 1095 Willowdale Road, Morgantown, West Virginia 26505– 2888, (304) 285–5910 and (304) 285– 6268, E-mail hhsiao@cdc.gov & psimeonov@cdc.gov. Copies of the research proposal may be obtained by contacting Dr. Simeonov. Dated: February 27, 2008. James D. Seligman, Chief Information Office, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [FR Doc. E8–4334 Filed 3–5–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163–19–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration [Docket No. FDA–2008–N–0119] Canned Pacific Salmon Deviating From Identity Standard; Temporary Permit for Market Testing AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing that a temporary permit has been issued to Yardarm Knot Fisheries, LLC, to market test canned Pacific salmon that deviates from the U.S. standard of identity for canned Pacific salmon. The purpose of the temporary permit is to E:\FR\FM\06MRN1.SGM 06MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 45 (Thursday, March 6, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 12179-12180]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-4333]


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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 (HHS).

SUMMARY: The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health 
(NIOSH) of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) 
announces the availability of the following meeting and request for 
information:
    Opportunity To Provide Input regarding a protocol for the 
following: (1) An industry wide research study to evaluate occupational 
exposure to flavorings in the flavorings and food production 
industries; (2) an industry wide study of engineering controls for 
protection against exposure to flavorings in the flavorings and food 
manufacturing industries; and (3) research concerning improved 
analytical laboratory methods for use in flavorings and food production 
exposure assessment.

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    Public Meeting Time and Date: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., April 2, 2008.
    Place: NIOSH Hamilton Laboratory, 5555 Ridge Ave, Cincinnati, OH, 
45213, telephone (513) 841-4366, fax (513) 841-4483.
    Status: Meeting is open to the public, limited only by the space 
available (the room accommodates approximately 80 people). Persons who 
are not U.S. citizens will need approval to enter the NIOSH building 
and should contact Douglas Trout, MD, MHS, by March 5, 2008, to arrange 
for this. Those who cannot attend in person are encouraged to email 
comments. Deadline for e-mailed comments is April 16, 2008.
    Background: According to 2002 U.S. Census data, there were 
approximately 21,000 employees working in flavoring production and 
about 1.5 million workers in food manufacturing nationwide. Employees 
have complex exposures in terms of the physical form of the agents 
(solid, liquid, and gas) and the number of different chemicals used. 
Severe respiratory health effects have been identified among workers 
after exposure to flavoring chemicals such as diacetyl (a component of 
butter flavoring). NIOSH investigators have begun a research effort 
evaluating analytical methods, exposure assessment, and engineering 
controls in the flavoring and food production industries. This research 
is intended to provide information necessary to reduce occupational 
exposures and prevent health effects among workers in these industries.
    The meeting will consist of two parts: (1) External peer review of 
the research protocol. Peer reviewers external to CDC will be present 
to provide technical (scientific) review comments for the project 
officers to maximize the relevance and quality of the proposed 
research; and (2) Stakeholder meeting. The latter part of the meeting 
will be structured to hear stakeholder comments on important 
occupational safety and health issues related to this research.
    Participants wishing to provide stakeholder comments may do so via 
E-mail or may request an opportunity to make a five minute 
presentation. Participants making a presentation at the meeting must 
submit their comments in writing at the time of the meeting. All 
participants (whether making a presentation or not) are requested to 
register for the free meeting by sending an E-mail to DTrout@cdc.gov 
with their name, affiliation, 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 meeting is open to everyone, including all workers, 
representatives of professional societies, organized labor, employers, 
researchers, health professionals, government officials and elected 
officials. Broad participation is desired.
    Contact Person For Technical Information: Dr. Douglas Trout, MD, 
MHS, Associate Director for Science, Division of Surveillance, Hazard 
Evaluations, and Field Studies, NIOSH, telephone (513) 841-4428. 
Comments and meeting registrations may also be E-mailed to 
DTrout@cdc.gov, or sent via mail to: Dr. Douglas Trout, NIOSH, 4676 
Columbia Parkway, R-12, Cincinnati, OH 45226.

    Dated: February 27, 2008.
James D. Seligman,
Chief Information Officer, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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