Advisory Council for the Elimination of Tuberculosis Meeting (ACET), 812-813 [E9-88]

Download as PDF 812 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 5 / Thursday, January 8, 2009 / Notices Dated: January 2, 2009. Maryam I. Daneshvar, Acting Reports Clearance Officer, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [FR Doc. E9–95 Filed 1–7–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163–18–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [60Day–09–09AK] Proposed Data Collections Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations In compliance with the requirement of Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 for opportunity for public comment on proposed data collection projects, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will publish periodic summaries of proposed projects. To request more information on the proposed projects or to obtain a copy of the data collection plans and instruments, call 404–639–5960 and send comments to Maryam I. Daneshvar, CDC Acting Reports Clearance Officer, 1600 Clifton Road, MS–D74, Atlanta, GA 30333 or send an e-mail to omb@cdc.gov. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection 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 on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Written comments should be received within 60 days of this notice. awareness, knowledge and prepare for the potential health effects associated with climate change. To this end, focus groups will be conducted with members of a local California community to understand motivations and factors influencing target audience’s decision process. There will also be an emphasis on the health effects, framing devices, and channels that might be most effective for disseminating public health messages and having them motivate the intended audiences. With that in hand it will be possible to identify the most valuable information and optimal strategies for communicating with target audiences. Focus groups will be conducted with the residents of Santa Rosa, California. During phase one, three exploratory focus groups will be conducted to develop messaging strategies. Results from the exploratory focus groups will be used in the development of preliminary messaging strategies and draft materials. This material will be tested with the target audience during the second phase of research. The second phase will include three materials testing focus groups to determine which materials and messages are most attractive and compelling in terms of educating the public about health effects and promoting preparedness behaviors. Participants will be recruited via standard focus group recruitment methods. Most will come from an existing database (or list) of potential participants maintained by the focus group facility or recruited through local newspapers. There is no cost to respondents. Proposed Project Audience Analysis for Environmental Health Issues,—New—National Center for Environmental Health/Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (NCEH/ATSDR), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Background and Brief Description The health effects associated with climate change include injuries and fatalities related to severe weather events and heat waves, infectious diseases related to changes in vector biology, water and food contamination, and respiratory illness due to increased allergen production. Despite these potentially devastating public health consequences, few in the general public connect climate change with health effects. In general, the majority of Americans associate climate change with nonhuman impacts and environmental problems rather than health effects. Most therefore focus their concern on the connection between climate change and plant and animal extinction rather than the impact on human health. Thus, it is not surprising that few in the general public are well prepared to deal with climate change health effects. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is interested in developing communication materials to increase the public’s ESTIMATED ANNUALIZED BURDEN HOURS Respondents No. of respondents No. of responses per respondent Average burden per response (in hours) Total burden (in hours) Recruitment screener ...................................................................... Exploratory Focus Groups ............................................................... Materials Testing Focus Groups ..................................................... 108 27 27 1 1 1 5/60 2 2 9 54 54 Total .......................................................................................... 162 ............................ ............................ 117 erowe on PROD1PC63 with NOTICES Date: December 29, 2009. Marilyn S. Radke, Reports Clearance Officer, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [FR Doc. E9–112 Filed 1–7–09; 8:45 am] DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES BILLING CODE 4163–18–P Advisory Council for the Elimination of Tuberculosis Meeting (ACET) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention In accordance with section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act VerDate Nov<24>2008 13:57 Jan 07, 2009 Jkt 217001 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 (Pub. L. 92–463), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), announces the following meeting of the aforementioned committee: Times and Dates: 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m., March 3, 2009. 8:30 a.m.–2 p.m., March 4, 2009. Place: Corporate Square, Building 8, 1st Floor Conference Room, Atlanta, Georgia 30333, telephone (404) 639–8317. E:\FR\FM\08JAN1.SGM 08JAN1 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 5 / Thursday, January 8, 2009 / Notices Status: Open to the public, limited only by the space available. The meeting room accommodates approximately 100 people. Purpose: This council advises and makes recommendations to the Secretary of Health and Human Services, the Assistant Secretary for Health, and the Director, CDC, regarding the elimination of tuberculosis. Specifically, the Council makes recommendations regarding policies, strategies, objectives, and priorities; addresses the development and application of new technologies; and reviews the extent to which progress has been made toward eliminating tuberculosis. Matters To Be Discussed: Agenda items include issues pertaining to comprehensive assessment of available TB laboratory services; National Institutes of Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention integrated TB research; aberration detection response using genotyping database for outbreaks and other related tuberculosis issues. Agenda items are subject to change as priorities dictate. Contact Person for More Information: Margie Scott-Cseh, Coordinating Center for Infectious Diseases, Strategic Business Unit, 1600 Clifton Road, NE., M/S E–07, Atlanta, Georgia 30333, telephone (404) 639–8317. 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: December 31, 2008. Elaine L. Baker, Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [FR Doc. E9–88 Filed 1–7–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163–18–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Board of Scientific Counselors, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, (BSC, NCIPC) erowe on PROD1PC63 with NOTICES 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 meeting of the aforementioned committee: Times and Dates: 10 a.m.–6:30 p.m., January 26, 2009. 8:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m., January 27, 2009. Place: CDC, 4770 Buford Hwy., NE., Building 106, First Floor, Rooms 1A and 1B, Atlanta, Georgia 30341. Status: Open: 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m., January 26, 2009. Closed: 4:35 p.m.–6:30 p.m., January 26, 2009. Open: 8:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m., January 27, 2009. VerDate Nov<24>2008 13:57 Jan 07, 2009 Jkt 217001 Purpose: The board makes recommendations regarding policies, strategies, objectives, and priorities, and reviews progress toward injury prevention goals and provides evidence in injury prevention-related research and programs. The board provides advice on the appropriate balance of intramural and extramural research, and provides advice on the structure, progress and performance of intramural programs. The board is also designed to provide guidance on extramural scientific program matters, including the: (1) Review of extramural research concepts for funding opportunity announcements; (2) conduct of secondary peer review of extramural research grants, cooperative agreements, and contracts applications received in response to the funding opportunity announcements as it relates to the Center’s programmatic balance and mission; (3) submission of secondary review recommendations to the Center Director of applications to be considered for funding support; (4) review of research portfolios, and (5) review of program proposals. The board shall provide guidance on the National Center of Injury Prevention and Control’s programs and research activities by conducting scientific peer review of intramural research and programs within the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control; by ensuring adherence to Office of Management and Budget requirements for intramural peer review; and by monitoring the overall direction, focus, and success of the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control. Matters To Be Discussed: As this is the initial meeting of the Board of Scientific Counselors, they will receive an overview of the mission of the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control. The meeting will include the review, discussion, and evaluation of center grants received in response to one Fiscal Year 2009 FOA. Agenda items are subject to change as priorities dictate. Contact Person for More Information: Dr. Gwen Cattledge, Ph.D., Executive Secretary, NCIPC, CDC, 4770 Buford Highway, NE., Mailstop F–63, Atlanta, Georgia 30341, Telephone (770) 488–4655.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: December 24, 2008. Elaine L. Baker, Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [FR Doc. E9–89 Filed 1–7–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163–18–P PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 813 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Subcommittee for Dose Reconstruction Reviews (SDRR), Advisory Board on Radiation and Worker Health (ABRWH), 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 meeting for the aforementioned subcommittee: Time and Date: 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m., January 29, 2009. Place: Cincinnati Airport Marriott, 2395 Progress Drive, Hebron, Kentucky 41018. Telephone (859) 334–4611, Fax (859) 334– 4619. Status: Open to the public, but without a public comment period. To access by conference call, dial the following information 1 (866) 659–0537, Participant Pass Code 9933701. Background: The Advisory Board was established under the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act of 2000 to advise the President on a variety of policy and technical functions required to implement and effectively manage the new compensation program. Key functions of the Advisory Board include providing advice on the development of probability of causation guidelines that have been promulgated by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as a final rule; advice on methods of dose reconstruction which have also been promulgated by HHS as a final rule; advice on the scientific validity and quality of dose estimation and reconstruction efforts being performed for purposes of the compensation program; and advice on petitions to add classes of workers to the Special Exposure Cohort (SEC). In December 2000, the President delegated responsibility for funding, staffing, and operating the Advisory Board to HHS, which subsequently delegated this authority to CDC. NIOSH implements this responsibility for CDC. The charter was issued on August 3, 2001, renewed at appropriate intervals, and will expire on August 3, 2009. Purpose: The Advisory Board is charged with (a) Providing advice to the Secretary, HHS, on the development of guidelines under Executive Order 13179; (b) providing advice to the Secretary, HHS, on the scientific validity and quality of dose reconstruction efforts performed for this program; and (c) upon request by the Secretary, HHS, advise the Secretary on whether there is a class of employees at any Department of Energy facility who were exposed to radiation but for whom it is not feasible to estimate their radiation dose, and on whether there is reasonable likelihood that such radiation doses may have E:\FR\FM\08JAN1.SGM 08JAN1

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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 5 (Thursday, January 8, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 812-813]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-88]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention


Advisory Council for the Elimination of Tuberculosis Meeting 
(ACET)

    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 meeting of the aforementioned 
committee:

    Times and Dates:
    8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., March 3, 2009.
    8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., March 4, 2009.
    Place: Corporate Square, Building 8, 1st Floor Conference Room, 
Atlanta, Georgia 30333, telephone (404) 639-8317.

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    Status: Open to the public, limited only by the space available. 
The meeting room accommodates approximately 100 people.
    Purpose: This council advises and makes recommendations to the 
Secretary of Health and Human Services, the Assistant Secretary for 
Health, and the Director, CDC, regarding the elimination of 
tuberculosis. Specifically, the Council makes recommendations 
regarding policies, strategies, objectives, and priorities; 
addresses the development and application of new technologies; and 
reviews the extent to which progress has been made toward 
eliminating tuberculosis.
    Matters To Be Discussed: Agenda items include issues pertaining 
to comprehensive assessment of available TB laboratory services; 
National Institutes of Health and Centers for Disease Control and 
Prevention integrated TB research; aberration detection response 
using genotyping database for outbreaks and other related 
tuberculosis issues. Agenda items are subject to change as 
priorities dictate.
    Contact Person for More Information: Margie Scott-Cseh, 
Coordinating Center for Infectious Diseases, Strategic Business 
Unit, 1600 Clifton Road, NE., M/S E-07, Atlanta, Georgia 30333, 
telephone (404) 639-8317. 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: December 31, 2008.
Elaine L. Baker,
Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, Centers for Disease 
Control and Prevention.
[FR Doc. E9-88 Filed 1-7-09; 8:45 am]
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