Safety and Occupational Health Study Section (SOHSS), National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), 55086 [E8-22344]

Download as PDF 55086 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 186 / Wednesday, September 24, 2008 / Notices Agenda items for these meetings are subject to change as priorities dictate. Dated: September 15, 2008. Carolyn M. Clancy, Director. [FR Doc. E8–22132 Filed 9–23–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4160–90–M DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Board of Scientific Counselors, National Center for Environmental Health/Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (BSC, NCEH/ ATSDR) jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES In accordance with section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92–463), CDC announces the following meetings for the aforementioned committee: Times and Dates: 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., November 6, 2008. 8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m., November 7, 2008. Place: Marriott Century Center Hotel, 2000 Century Boulevard, Chamblee, Georgia 30341. Status: Open to the public, limited only by the space available. The meeting room accommodates approximately 75 people. Purpose: The Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and by delegation, the Director, CDC, and Administrator, NCEH/ATSDR, are authorized under Section 301 (42 U.S.C. 241) and Section 311 (42 U.S.C. 243) of the Public Health Service Act, as amended, to: (1) Conduct, encourage, cooperate with, and assist other appropriate public authorities, scientific institutions, and scientists in the conduct of research, investigations, experiments, demonstrations, and studies relating to the causes, diagnosis, treatment, control, and prevention of physical and mental diseases and other impairments; (2) assist states and their political subdivisions in the prevention of infectious diseases and other preventable conditions and in the promotion of health and well being; and (3) train state and local personnel in health work. The BSC, NCEH/ATSDR provides advice and guidance to the Secretary, HHS; the Director, CDC; the Administrator, ATSDR; and the Director, NCEH/ATSDR, regarding program goals, objectives, strategies, and priorities in fulfillment of the agency’s mission to protect and promote people’s health. The board provides advice and guidance that will assist NCEH/ATSDR in ensuring scientific quality, timeliness, utility, and dissemination of results. The board also provides guidance to help NCEH/ ATSDR work more efficiently and effectively with its various constituents and to fulfill its mission in protecting America’s health. Matters To Be Discussed: An update on NCEH/ATSDR’s Office of the Director; updates on NCEH/ATSDR work on VerDate Aug<31>2005 19:36 Sep 23, 2008 Jkt 214001 Formaldehyde and FEMA Trailers; discussion of the findings on the BSC Program Peer Review of NCEH/ATSDR’s internal clearance and external peer review processes and policies; a presentation of the response to the Preparedness and Emergency Response Peer Review Report from the Office of Terrorism Preparedness and Emergency Response; updates on public health issues: selenium poisoning associated with an overthe-counter dietary supplement; exercising the response capability of CDC and the Laboratory Response Network to test 10,000 clinical samples for nerve agent exposure; and vapor intrusion activities at hazardous waste sites. Agenda items are tentative and subject to change. Contact Person for More Information: Sandra Malcom, Committee Management Specialist, NCEH/ATSDR, 4770 Buford Highway, Mail Stop F–61, Chamblee, Georgia 30345; Telephone (770) 488–0575, Fax (770) 488–3377; E-mail: smalcom@cdc.gov. The deadline for notification of attendance is October 31, 2008. 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: September 16, 2008. Elaine L. Baker, Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [FR Doc. E8–22346 Filed 9–23–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163–18–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Purpose: The Safety and Occupational Health Study Section will review, discuss, and evaluate grant application(s) received in response to the Institute’s standard grants review and funding cycles pertaining to research issues in occupational safety and health, and allied areas. It is the intent of NIOSH to support broadbased research endeavors in keeping with the Institute’s program goals. This will lead to improved understanding and appreciation for the magnitude of the aggregate health burden associated with occupational injuries and illnesses, as well as to support more focused research projects, which will lead to improvements in the delivery of occupational safety and health services, and the prevention of work-related injury and illness. It is anticipated that research funded will promote these program goals. Matters To Be Discussed: The meeting will convene to address matters related to the conduct of study section business and for the study section to consider safety and occupational health-related grant applications. Agenda items are subject to change as priorities dictate. Contact Person for More Information: Price Connor, Ph.D., NIOSH Health Scientist, 1600 Clifton Road, NE., Mailstop E–20, Atlanta, Georgia 30333, Telephone (404)498–2511, Fax (404)498–2571. 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: September 16, 2008. Elaine L. Baker, Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [FR Doc. E8–22344 Filed 9–23–08; 8:45 am] Centers for Disease Control and Prevention BILLING CODE 4163–18–P Safety and Occupational Health Study Section (SOHSS), National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES 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 for the aforementioned committee: Times and Dates: 8 a.m.–5 p.m., October 14, 2008 (Closed). 8 a.m.–5 p.m., October 15, 2008 (Closed). Place: Embassy Suites Hotel, 1900 Diagonal Road, Alexandria, Virginia 22314, Telephone (703) 684–5900, Fax (703)684– 1403. Status: This meeting will be closed to the public in accordance with provisions set forth in Section 552b(c)(4) and (6), Title 5 U.S.C., and the Determination of the Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, pursuant to Section 10(d) Public Law 92–463. 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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 186 (Wednesday, September 24, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Page 55086]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-22344]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention


Safety and Occupational Health Study Section (SOHSS), National 
Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

    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 for the 
aforementioned committee:

    Times and Dates: 8 a.m.-5 p.m., October 14, 2008 (Closed). 8 
a.m.-5 p.m., October 15, 2008 (Closed).
    Place: Embassy Suites Hotel, 1900 Diagonal Road, Alexandria, 
Virginia 22314, Telephone (703) 684-5900, Fax (703)684-1403.
    Status: This meeting will be closed to the public in accordance 
with provisions set forth in Section 552b(c)(4) and (6), Title 5 
U.S.C., and the Determination of the Director, Management Analysis 
and Services Office, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 
pursuant to Section 10(d) Public Law 92-463.
    Purpose: The Safety and Occupational Health Study Section will 
review, discuss, and evaluate grant application(s) received in 
response to the Institute's standard grants review and funding 
cycles pertaining to research issues in occupational safety and 
health, and allied areas.
    It is the intent of NIOSH to support broad-based research 
endeavors in keeping with the Institute's program goals. This will 
lead to improved understanding and appreciation for the magnitude of 
the aggregate health burden associated with occupational injuries 
and illnesses, as well as to support more focused research projects, 
which will lead to improvements in the delivery of occupational 
safety and health services, and the prevention of work-related 
injury and illness. It is anticipated that research funded will 
promote these program goals.
    Matters To Be Discussed: The meeting will convene to address 
matters related to the conduct of study section business and for the 
study section to consider safety and occupational health-related 
grant applications.
    Agenda items are subject to change as priorities dictate.
    Contact Person for More Information: Price Connor, Ph.D., NIOSH 
Health Scientist, 1600 Clifton Road, NE., Mailstop E-20, Atlanta, 
Georgia 30333, Telephone (404)498-2511, Fax (404)498-2571.
    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: September 16, 2008.
Elaine L. Baker,
Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, Centers for Disease 
Control and Prevention.
[FR Doc. E8-22344 Filed 9-23-08; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4163-18-P
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