National Toxicology Program (NTP); Office of Liaison, Policy and Review; Meeting of the Scientific Advisory Committee on Alternative Toxicological Methods (SACATM), 26757-26759 [2010-11318]

Download as PDF WReier-Aviles on DSKGBLS3C1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 91 / Wednesday, May 12, 2010 / Notices statutory references of the MIRS include the following: • In 1989, Congress required the Chairperson of the Finance Board to take necessary actions to ensure that indices used to calculate the interest rate on adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) remain available. See FIRREA, tit. IV, section 402, paragraphs (e)(3)– (4), 103 Stat. 183, codified at 12 U.S.C. 1437 note. At least one ARM index, known as the National Average Contract Mortgage Rate for the Purchase of Previously Occupied Homes by Combined Lenders, is derived from the MIRS data. The statute permits FHFA to substitute a different ARM index after notice and comment only if the new ARM index is based upon data substantially similar to that of the original ARM index and substitution of the new ARM index will result in an interest rate substantially similar to the rate in effect at the time the new ARM index replaces the existing ARM index. See 12 U.S.C. 1437 note. • Congress indirectly connected the high cost area limits for mortgages insured by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) of the Department of Housing and Urban Development to the MIRS in 1994 when it statutorily linked these FHA insurance limits to the purchase price limitations for Fannie Mae. See Public Law No. 103–327, 108 Stat. 2314 (Sept. 28, 1994), codified at 12 U.S.C. 1709(b)(2)(A)(ii). • Statutes in several states and U.S. territories, including California, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, Wisconsin, and the Virgin Islands, refer to, or rely upon, the MIRS. See, e.g., Cal. Civ. Code §§ 1916.7 and 1916.8 (mortgage rates); Mich. Comp. Laws § 445.1621(d) (mortgage index rates); Minn. Stat. § 92.06 (payments for state land sales); N.J. Rev. Stat. 31:1–1 (interest rates); Wis. Stat. § 138.056 (variable loan rates); V.I. Code Ann. tit. 11, § 951 (legal rate of interest). The respondents include a sample of major mortgage lenders, such as savings institutions, commercial banks, and mortgage loan companies. Most of the respondents submit the requested information electronically using the MIRS software in a format similar to FHFB Form FHFB 10–91. Some respondents elect to complete FHFB Form 10–91 and submit it by facsimile. Respondents are requested to submit the information on a monthly basis. The OMB number for the information collection is 2590–0004. The OMB clearance for the information collection expires on September 30, 2010. VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:00 May 11, 2010 Jkt 220001 B. Burden Estimate FHFA estimates the total annual number of respondents at 76 with 8 responses per respondent. The estimate for the average hours per response is 20 minutes. The estimate for the total annual hour burden is 200 hours (76 respondents × 8 responses × 0.33 hours). C. Comment Request FHFA requests written comments on the following: (1) Whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of FHFA functions, including whether the information has practical utility; (2) the accuracy of FHFA estimates of the burdens of the collection of information; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Dated: May 6, 2010. Edward J. DeMarco, Acting Director, Federal Housing Finance Agency. [FR Doc. 2010–11267 Filed 5–11–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Meeting of the Advisory Committee on Minority Health AGENCY: Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Secretary, Office of Public Health and Science, Office of Minority Health. ACTION: Notice of meeting. SUMMARY: As stipulated by the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is hereby giving notice that the Advisory Committee on Minority Health (ACMH) will hold a meeting. This meeting is open to the public. Preregistration is required for both public attendance and comment. Any individual who wishes to attend the meeting and/or participate in the public comment session should e-mail acmh@osophs.dhhs.gov. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 6, 2010 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Wednesday, July 7, 2010 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Doubletree Hotel, 1515 Rhode Island Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20005. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Monica A. Baltimore, Tower Building, DATES: PO 00000 Frm 00052 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 26757 1101 Wootton Parkway, Suite 600, Rockville, Maryland 20852. Phone: 240– 453–2882 Fax: 240–453–2883. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with Public Law 105–392, the ACMH was established to provide advice to the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Minority Health in improving the health of each racial and ethnic minority group and on the development of goals and specific program activities of the Office of Minority Health. Topics to be discussed during this meeting will include increasing the health care workforce and strategies to improve the health of racial and ethnic minority populations through the development of health policies and programs that will help eliminate health disparities, as well as other related issues. Public attendance at the meeting is limited to space available. Individuals who plan to attend and need special assistance, such as sign language interpretation or other reasonable accommodations, should notify the designated contact person at least fourteen (14) business days prior to the meeting. Members of the public will have an opportunity to provide comments at the meeting. Public comments will be limited to three minutes per speaker. Individuals who would like to submit written statements should mail or fax their comments to the Office of Minority Health at least seven (7) business days prior to the meeting. Any members of the public who wish to have printed material distributed to ACMH committee members should submit their materials to the Executive Secretary, ACMH, Tower Building, 1101 Wootton Parkway, Suite 600, Rockville, Maryland 20852, prior to close of business June 29, 2010. Dated: May 4, 2010. Garth N. Graham, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Minority Health, Office of Minority Health Office of Public Health and Science Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. [FR Doc. 2010–11308 Filed 5–11–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4150–29–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES National Toxicology Program (NTP); Office of Liaison, Policy and Review; Meeting of the Scientific Advisory Committee on Alternative Toxicological Methods (SACATM) AGENCY: National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences E:\FR\FM\12MYN1.SGM 12MYN1 26758 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 91 / Wednesday, May 12, 2010 / Notices (NIEHS), National Institutes of Health (NIH). Preliminary Agenda Topics and Availability of Meeting Materials ACTION: Meeting announcement and request for comments. Preliminary agenda topics include: • NICEATM–ICCVAM Update. • Regulatory Acceptance of ICCVAMRecommended Alternative Test Methods. • Assessment of Acute and Chronic Pain in Animals. • Federal Agency Research, Development, Translation, and Validation Activities Relevant to the NICEATM–ICCVAM Five-Year Plan. • Current Issues in the Validation of Alternative Methods for Assessing Chemically Induced Eye Injuries. • Alternative Methods for Vaccine Potency Testing. • Update from the European Centre for the Validation of Alternative Methods. • Update from Health Canada. • Update from the Korean Center for the Validation of Alternative Methods. A copy of the preliminary agenda, committee roster, and additional information, when available, will be posted on the NTP Web site (https:// ntp.niehs.nih.gov/go/32822) or available upon request (see ADDRESSES above). Following the SACATM meeting, summary minutes will be prepared and available on the NTP Web site or upon request. SUMMARY: Pursuant to section 10(a) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended (5 U.S.C. Appendix 2), notice is hereby given of a meeting of SACATM on June 17–18, 2010, at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 109 T.W. Alexander Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711. The meeting is open to the public with attendance limited only by the space available. The meeting will be videocast through a link at (https://www.niehs.nih.gov/news/ video/live). SACATM advises the Interagency Coordinating Committee on the Validation of Alternative Methods (ICCVAM), the NTP Interagency Center for the Evaluation of Alternative Toxicological Methods (NICEATM), and the Director of the NIEHS and NTP regarding statutorily mandated duties of ICCVAM and activities of NICEATM. DATES: The SACATM meeting will be held on June 17 and 18, 2010. The meeting is scheduled from 8:30 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time to 5 p.m. on June 17 and 8:30 a.m. until adjournment on June 18, 2010. All individuals who plan to attend are encouraged to register online at the NTP Web site (https:// ntp.niehs.nih.gov/go/32822) by June 10, 2010. In order to facilitate planning, persons wishing to make an oral presentation are asked to notify Dr. Lori White, NTP Designated Federal Officer, via online registration, phone, or e-mail by June 10, 2010 (see ADDRESSES below). Written comments should also be received by June 10, 2010, to enable review by SACATM and NIEHS/NTP staff before the meeting. The SACATM meeting will be held at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 109 T.W. Alexander Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711. Public comments and other correspondence should be directed to Dr. Lori White (NTP Office of Liaison, Policy and Review, NIEHS, P.O. Box 12233, MD K2–03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709; telephone: 919–541– 9834 or e-mail: whiteld@niehs.nih.gov). Courier address: NIEHS, 530 Davis Drive, Room 2136, Morrisville, NC 27560. Persons needing interpreting services in order to attend should contact 301–402–8180 (voice) or 301– 435–1908 (TTY). Requests should be made at least 7 days in advance of the meeting. WReier-Aviles on DSKGBLS3C1PROD with NOTICES ADDRESSES: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:00 May 11, 2010 Jkt 220001 Request for Comments Both written and oral public input on the agenda topics is invited. Written comments received in response to this notice will be posted on the NTP Web site. Persons submitting written comments should include their name, affiliation (if applicable), and sponsoring organization (if any) with the document. Time is allotted during the meeting for presentation of oral comments and each organization is allowed one time slot per public comment period. At least 7 minutes will be allotted for each speaker, and if time permits, may be extended up to 10 minutes at the discretion of the chair. Registration for oral comments will also be available on-site, although time allowed for presentation by on-site registrants may be less than for preregistered speakers and will be determined by the number of persons who register at the meeting. In addition to in-person oral comments at the meeting, public comments can be presented by teleconference line. There will be 50 lines for this call; availability will be on a first-come, first-served basis. The available lines will be open from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. on June 17 and 8:30 a.m. to adjournment on June 18, although public comments will be PO 00000 Frm 00053 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 received only during the formal public comment periods, which will be indicated on the preliminary agenda. The access number for the teleconference line will be provided to registrants by e-mail prior to the meeting. Persons registering to make oral comments are asked to do so through the online registration form (https:// ntp.niehs.nih.gov/go/32822) and to send a copy of their statement to Dr. White (see ADDRESSES above) by June 10, 2010, to enable review by SACATM, NICEATM–ICCVAM, and NIEHS/NTP staff 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 and to supplement the record. Background Information on ICCVAM, NICEATM, and SACATM ICCVAM is an interagency committee composed of representatives from 15 Federal regulatory and research agencies that use, generate, or disseminate toxicological information. ICCVAM conducts technical evaluations of new, revised, and alternative methods with regulatory applicability and promotes the development, scientific validation, regulatory acceptance, implementation, and national and international harmonization of new, revised, and alternative toxicological test methods that more accurately assess the safety and hazards of chemicals and products and that refine, reduce, and replace animal use. The ICCVAM Authorization Act of 2000 [42 U.S.C. 285l–3] established ICCVAM as a permanent interagency committee of the NIEHS under NICEATM. NICEATM administers ICCVAM and provides scientific and operational support for ICCVAM-related activities. NICEATM and ICCVAM work collaboratively to evaluate new and improved test methods applicable to the needs of U.S. Federal agencies. Additional information about ICCVAM and NICEATM, guidelines for nomination of test methods for validation studies, and guidelines for submission of test methods for ICCVAM evaluation are available at: https:// iccvam.niehs.nih.gov. SACATM was established in response to the ICCVAM Authorization Act [Section 285l–3(d)] and is composed of scientists from the public and private sectors. SACATM advises ICCVAM, NICEATM, and the Director of the NIEHS and NTP regarding statutorily mandated duties of ICCVAM and activities of NICEATM. SACATM E:\FR\FM\12MYN1.SGM 12MYN1 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 91 / Wednesday, May 12, 2010 / Notices provides advice on priorities and activities related to the development, validation, scientific review, regulatory acceptance, implementation, and national and international harmonization of new, revised, and alternative toxicological test methods. Additional information about SACATM, including the charter, roster, and records of past meetings, can be found at https://ntp.niehs.nih.gov/go/167. Dated: May 4, 2010. John R. Bucher, Associate Director, National Toxicology Program. [FR Doc. 2010–11318 Filed 5–11–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4140–01–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Administration on Aging Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; National Survey of Older Americans Act Title III Service Recipients Administration on Aging, HHS. Notice. AGENCY: WReier-Aviles on DSKGBLS3C1PROD with NOTICES ACTION: SUMMARY: The Administration on Aging (AoA) is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (the PRA), Federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed extension of an existing collection of information, and to allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on the information collection requirements relating to the information collection requirements contained in consumer assessment surveys that are used by AoA to measure program performance for programs funded under Title III of the Older Americans Act. DATES: Submit written or electronic comments on the collection of information by July 12, 2010. ADDRESSES: Submit electronic comments on the collection of information to: valerie.cook@aoa.hhs.gov. Submit written comments on the collection of information to Valerie Cook, Administration on Aging, Office of Evaluation, Washington, DC 20201. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Valerie Cook 202–357–3583. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA (44 U.S.C. 3501–3520), Federal VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:00 May 11, 2010 Jkt 220001 agencies must obtain approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for each collection of information they conduct or sponsor. ‘‘Collection of information’’ is defined in 44 U.S.C. 3502(3) and 5 CFR 1320.3(c) and includes agency request or requirements that members of the public submit reports, keep records, or provide information to a third party. Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)) requires Federal agencies to provide a 60-day notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed extension of an existing collection of information, before submitting the collection to OMB for approval. To comply with this requirement, AoA is publishing notice of the proposed collection of information set forth in this document. With respect to the following collection of information, AoA invites comments on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of AoA’s functions, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy of AoA’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques when appropriate, and other forms of information technology. The National Survey of Older Americans Act (OAA) Title III Service Recipients information collection, which builds on earlier national pilot studies and surveys, as well as performance measurement tools developed by AoA grantees in the Performance Outcomes Measures Project (POMP), will include consumer assessment surveys for the Congregate and Home-delivered meal nutrition programs; Case Management, Homemaker, and Transportation Services; and the National Family Caregiver Support Program. This information will be used by AoA to track performance outcome measures; support budget requests; comply with Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) reporting requirements; provide national benchmark information for POMP grantees; and inform program development and management initiatives. Descriptions of previous National Surveys of OAA Participants can be found under the section on OAA Performance PO 00000 Frm 00054 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 26759 Information on AoA’s Web site at: https://www.aoa.gov/AoARoot/ Program_Results/ OAA_Performance.aspx. Copies of the survey instruments and data from previous National Surveys of OAA Participants can be found and queried using the AGing Integrated Database (AGID) at https://www.agidnet.org/. AoA estimates the burden of this collection of information as follows: Respondents: Individuals; Number of Respondents: 6,250; Number of Responses per Respondent: one; Average Burden per Response: 6000 at 30 minutes, 250 at 4 hours; Total Burden: 4,000. Dated: May 6, 2010. Kathy Greenlee, Assistant Secretary for Aging. [FR Doc. 2010–11202 Filed 5–11–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4154–01–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Health Resources and Services Administration Health Care Integrity and Protection Data Bank (HIPDB) and National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB): Public Posting of Non-Compliant Government Agencies AGENCY: Health Resources and Services Administration, HHS. ACTION: Notice of intent to publish list of non-compliant Government agencies. SUMMARY: ‘‘Government agencies,’’ as defined in section 1128E(g)(3) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1320a– 7e(g)(3)), that are not in compliance with the reporting requirements of the HIPDB will have their names published in a report on the HRSA and Data Bank Web sites (https://www.hrsa.gov and https://www.npdb-hipdb.hrsa.gov) by July 1, 2010. This listing of noncompliant Government agencies will be reviewed and updated on a periodic basis. The HIPDB was mandated by Section 1128E of the Social Security Act (SSA) as added by Section 221(a) of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996. Government agencies that license or certify health care practitioners, providers or suppliers, must report final adverse actions to the HIPDB generally within 30 days of the date the action becomes final. With the March 1, 2010, effective date of the final rule implementing Section 1921 of the SSA, many of the actions reported to the HIPDB also are SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: E:\FR\FM\12MYN1.SGM 12MYN1

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES


National Toxicology Program (NTP); Office of Liaison, Policy and 
Review; Meeting of the Scientific Advisory Committee on Alternative 
Toxicological Methods (SACATM)

AGENCY: National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences

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(NIEHS), National Institutes of Health (NIH).

ACTION: Meeting announcement and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: Pursuant to section 10(a) of the Federal Advisory Committee 
Act, as amended (5 U.S.C. Appendix 2), notice is hereby given of a 
meeting of SACATM on June 17-18, 2010, at the U.S. Environmental 
Protection Agency, 109 T.W. Alexander Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC 
27711. The meeting is open to the public with attendance limited only 
by the space available. The meeting will be videocast through a link at 
(https://www.niehs.nih.gov/news/video/live). SACATM advises the 
Interagency Coordinating Committee on the Validation of Alternative 
Methods (ICCVAM), the NTP Interagency Center for the Evaluation of 
Alternative Toxicological Methods (NICEATM), and the Director of the 
NIEHS and NTP regarding statutorily mandated duties of ICCVAM and 
activities of NICEATM.

DATES: The SACATM meeting will be held on June 17 and 18, 2010. The 
meeting is scheduled from 8:30 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time to 5 p.m. on 
June 17 and 8:30 a.m. until adjournment on June 18, 2010. All 
individuals who plan to attend are encouraged to register online at the 
NTP Web site (https://ntp.niehs.nih.gov/go/32822) by June 10, 2010. In 
order to facilitate planning, persons wishing to make an oral 
presentation are asked to notify Dr. Lori White, NTP Designated Federal 
Officer, via online registration, phone, or e-mail by June 10, 2010 
(see ADDRESSES below). Written comments should also be received by June 
10, 2010, to enable review by SACATM and NIEHS/NTP staff before the 
meeting.

ADDRESSES: The SACATM meeting will be held at the U.S. Environmental 
Protection Agency, 109 T.W. Alexander Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC 
27711. Public comments and other correspondence should be directed to 
Dr. Lori White (NTP Office of Liaison, Policy and Review, NIEHS, P.O. 
Box 12233, MD K2-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709; telephone: 919-
541-9834 or e-mail: whiteld@niehs.nih.gov). Courier address: NIEHS, 530 
Davis Drive, Room 2136, Morrisville, NC 27560. Persons needing 
interpreting services in order to attend should contact 301-402-8180 
(voice) or 301-435-1908 (TTY). Requests should be made at least 7 days 
in advance of the meeting.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Preliminary Agenda Topics and Availability of Meeting Materials

    Preliminary agenda topics include:
     NICEATM-ICCVAM Update.
     Regulatory Acceptance of ICCVAM-Recommended Alternative 
Test Methods.
     Assessment of Acute and Chronic Pain in Animals.
     Federal Agency Research, Development, Translation, and 
Validation Activities Relevant to the NICEATM-ICCVAM Five-Year Plan.
     Current Issues in the Validation of Alternative Methods 
for Assessing Chemically Induced Eye Injuries.
     Alternative Methods for Vaccine Potency Testing.
     Update from the European Centre for the Validation of 
Alternative Methods.
     Update from Health Canada.
     Update from the Korean Center for the Validation of 
Alternative Methods.
    A copy of the preliminary agenda, committee roster, and additional 
information, when available, will be posted on the NTP Web site (https://ntp.niehs.nih.gov/go/32822) or available upon request (see ADDRESSES 
above). Following the SACATM meeting, summary minutes will be prepared 
and available on the NTP Web site or upon request.

Request for Comments

    Both written and oral public input on the agenda topics is invited. 
Written comments received in response to this notice will be posted on 
the NTP Web site. Persons submitting written comments should include 
their name, affiliation (if applicable), and sponsoring organization 
(if any) with the document. Time is allotted during the meeting for 
presentation of oral comments and each organization is allowed one time 
slot per public comment period. At least 7 minutes will be allotted for 
each speaker, and if time permits, may be extended up to 10 minutes at 
the discretion of the chair. Registration for oral comments will also 
be available on-site, although time allowed for presentation by on-site 
registrants may be less than for pre-registered speakers and will be 
determined by the number of persons who register at the meeting. In 
addition to in-person oral comments at the meeting, public comments can 
be presented by teleconference line. There will be 50 lines for this 
call; availability will be on a first-come, first-served basis. The 
available lines will be open from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. on June 17 and 
8:30 a.m. to adjournment on June 18, although public comments will be 
received only during the formal public comment periods, which will be 
indicated on the preliminary agenda. The access number for the 
teleconference line will be provided to registrants by e-mail prior to 
the meeting.
    Persons registering to make oral comments are asked to do so 
through the online registration form (https://ntp.niehs.nih.gov/go/32822) and to send a copy of their statement to Dr. White (see 
ADDRESSES above) by June 10, 2010, to enable review by SACATM, NICEATM-
ICCVAM, and NIEHS/NTP staff 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 and to supplement the record.

Background Information on ICCVAM, NICEATM, and SACATM

    ICCVAM is an interagency committee composed of representatives from 
15 Federal regulatory and research agencies that use, generate, or 
disseminate toxicological information. ICCVAM conducts technical 
evaluations of new, revised, and alternative methods with regulatory 
applicability and promotes the development, scientific validation, 
regulatory acceptance, implementation, and national and international 
harmonization of new, revised, and alternative toxicological test 
methods that more accurately assess the safety and hazards of chemicals 
and products and that refine, reduce, and replace animal use. The 
ICCVAM Authorization Act of 2000 [42 U.S.C. 285l-3] established ICCVAM 
as a permanent interagency committee of the NIEHS under NICEATM. 
NICEATM administers ICCVAM and provides scientific and operational 
support for ICCVAM-related activities. NICEATM and ICCVAM work 
collaboratively to evaluate new and improved test methods applicable to 
the needs of U.S. Federal agencies. Additional information about ICCVAM 
and NICEATM, guidelines for nomination of test methods for validation 
studies, and guidelines for submission of test methods for ICCVAM 
evaluation are available at: https://iccvam.niehs.nih.gov.
    SACATM was established in response to the ICCVAM Authorization Act 
[Section 285l-3(d)] and is composed of scientists from the public and 
private sectors. SACATM advises ICCVAM, NICEATM, and the Director of 
the NIEHS and NTP regarding statutorily mandated duties of ICCVAM and 
activities of NICEATM. SACATM

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provides advice on priorities and activities related to the 
development, validation, scientific review, regulatory acceptance, 
implementation, and national and international harmonization of new, 
revised, and alternative toxicological test methods. Additional 
information about SACATM, including the charter, roster, and records of 
past meetings, can be found at https://ntp.niehs.nih.gov/go/167.

    Dated: May 4, 2010.
John R. Bucher,
Associate Director, National Toxicology Program.
[FR Doc. 2010-11318 Filed 5-11-10; 8:45 am]
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