Ethics Subcommittee, Advisory Committee to the Director (ACD), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 57363 [E8-23268]

Download as PDF 57363 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 192 / Thursday, October 2, 2008 / Notices EXHIBIT 2—ESTIMATED ANNUALIZED COST BURDEN Number of respondents Form name Risk manager questionnaire ............................................................ Total .......................................................................................... Total burden hours 1,020 1,020 Average hourly wage rate1 425 425 Total cost burden $27.10 (2) $11,518 $11,518 1 Based upon the mean of the average wages, National Compensation Survey: Occupational wages in the United States 2006, ‘‘U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics.’’ 2 Not applicable. Estimated Annual Costs to the Federal Government DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES The Agency is supporting the conduct of this survey and analysis of survey data as part of a contract with the RAND Corporation under which RAND serves as the Patient Safety Evaluation Center for AHRQ’s patient safety initiative. The estimated cost for this work is $240,000, including $190,000 for data collection activities and $50,000 to design the study, analyze the data and report the findings. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Request for Comments mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES In accordance with the above-cited Paperwork Reduction Act legislation, comments on AHRQ’s information collection are requested with regard to any of the following: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of AHRQ health care research, quality improvement and information dissemination functions, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of AHRQ’s estimate of burden (including hours and costs) of the proposed collection(s) of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information upon the respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and included in the Agency’s subsequent request for OMB approval of the proposed information collection. All comments will become a matter of public record. Dated: September 19, 2008. Carolyn M. Clancy, Director. [FR Doc. E8–23370 Filed 10–1–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4160–90–M VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:52 Oct 01, 2008 Jkt 217001 Ethics Subcommittee, Advisory Committee to the Director (ACD), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) In accordance with section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92–463), CDC announces the following meeting for the aforementioned subcommittee: Name: Ethics Subcommittee, Advisory Committee to the Director (ACD), CDC. Time and Date: 12–2 p.m., October 9, 2008. Place: This meeting will be held by conference call. The call in number is (866) 919–3560 and enter passcode: 4168828. Status: Open to the public. The public is welcome to participate during the public comment period which is tentatively scheduled from 1:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m. Purpose: The Ethics Subcommittee will provide counsel to the ACD, CDC, regarding a broad range of public health ethics questions and issues arising from programs, scientists and practitioners. Matters to be Discussed: Agenda items will include review of ethics guidance for public health emergency preparedness and response. Contact Person for More Information: Drue Barrett, PhD, Designated Federal Official, Ethics Subcommittee, CDC, 1600 Clifton Road, NE., M/S D–50, Atlanta, Georgia 30333. Telephone 404–639–4690, e-mail: dbarrett@cdc.gov. The Ethics Subcommittee determines that subcommittee business requires its consideration of this matter on less than 15 days notice to the public and that no earlier notice of this meeting was possible. At the Ethics Subcommittee’s September 25, 2008 meeting, the subcommittee discussed this matter and determined that additional consideration is necessary prior to submitting the report to the ACD, CDC. The ACD, CDC is scheduled to meet late October. 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 the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. PO 00000 Frm 00046 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Dated: September 26, 2008. Elaine L. Baker, Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [FR Doc. E8–23268 Filed 10–1–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163–18–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [CMS–1419–N] Medicare Program; Request for Nominations for the Program Advisory and Oversight Committee for the Competitive Acquisition of Durable Medical Equipment and Other Items Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), HHS. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: This notice solicits nominations for individuals to serve on the Program Advisory and Oversight Committee (PAOC) that will advise the Secretary of Health and Human Services on the competitive acquisition of durable medical equipment and certain other items and services under the Medicare program. Section 1847(c) of the Social Security Act requires the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (Secretary) to establish the PAOC. In addition, section 1847(c)(4) exempts the PAOC from the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C., appendix 2. DATES: Nominations will be considered if we receive all of the required information no later than 5 p.m., November 3, 2008. ADDRESSES: Mail or deliver nominations to the following address: Division of DMEPOS Policy, Mail stop C5–08–17, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 7500 Security Boulevard, Baltimore MD, 21244–1850. Attention: Ralph Goldberg or Gina Longus. Nominations may also be e-mailed to ralph.goldberg@cms.hhs.gov or gina.longus@cms.hhs.gov. E:\FR\FM\02OCN1.SGM 02OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 192 (Thursday, October 2, 2008)]
[Notices]
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[FR Doc No: E8-23268]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention


Ethics Subcommittee, Advisory Committee to the Director (ACD), 
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

    In accordance with section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory 
Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463), CDC announces the following meeting for 
the aforementioned subcommittee:

    Name: Ethics Subcommittee, Advisory Committee to the Director 
(ACD), CDC.
    Time and Date: 12-2 p.m., October 9, 2008.
    Place: This meeting will be held by conference call. The call in 
number is (866) 919-3560 and enter passcode: 4168828.
    Status: Open to the public. The public is welcome to participate 
during the public comment period which is tentatively scheduled from 
1:30 p.m.-1:45 p.m.
    Purpose: The Ethics Subcommittee will provide counsel to the 
ACD, CDC, regarding a broad range of public health ethics questions 
and issues arising from programs, scientists and practitioners.
    Matters to be Discussed: Agenda items will include review of 
ethics guidance for public health emergency preparedness and 
response.
    Contact Person for More Information: Drue Barrett, PhD, 
Designated Federal Official, Ethics Subcommittee, CDC, 1600 Clifton 
Road, NE., M/S D-50, Atlanta, Georgia 30333. Telephone 404-639-4690, 
e-mail: dbarrett@cdc.gov.
    The Ethics Subcommittee determines that subcommittee business 
requires its consideration of this matter on less than 15 days 
notice to the public and that no earlier notice of this meeting was 
possible. At the Ethics Subcommittee's September 25, 2008 meeting, 
the subcommittee discussed this matter and determined that 
additional consideration is necessary prior to submitting the report 
to the ACD, CDC. The ACD, CDC is scheduled to meet late October.
    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 the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 
and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry.

    Dated: September 26, 2008.
Elaine L. Baker,
Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, Centers for Disease 
Control and Prevention.
[FR Doc. E8-23268 Filed 10-1-08; 8:45 am]
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