Decision To Evaluate a Petition To Designate a Class of Employees From the Norton Company, Worcester, MA, To Be Included in the Special Exposure Cohort, 51815-51816 [2010-20900]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
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Center for the Evaluation of Risks to
Human Reproduction (CERHR);
Evaluation of the Health Effects of
Low-Level Lead Exposure: Call for
Information and Nomination of
Scientific Experts
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Environmental Health Sciences
(NIEHS); National Institutes of Health
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ACTION: Call for information and
nomination of scientific experts.
AGENCY:
CERHR is evaluating the
scientific evidence regarding the
potential health effects associated with
low-level lead exposure (defined as
having blood lead levels < 10 μg/dL).
CERHR invites the submission of
information about ongoing studies or
upcoming publications on the health
effects of low-level lead exposure that
might be considered for inclusion in the
evaluation. CERHR also invites the
nomination of scientific experts to
potentially serve as technical advisors
in conducting the evaluation or as
members of an ad hoc expert panel to
be convened to peer review the draft
NTP Monograph on Low-level Lead (see
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION below).
This expert panel peer review meeting
is tentatively scheduled for Spring 2011.
When set, the date and location of the
meeting will be announced in the
Federal Register and posted on the
CERHR Web site (https://
cerhr.niehs.nih.gov). CERHR expert
panel peer review meetings are open to
the public with time scheduled for oral
public comment.
DATES: All information and nominations
should be received by CERHR by
October 7, 2010.
ADDRESSES: Information may be
submitted to Dr. Andrew A. Rooney,
NTP/CERHR, NIEHS, P.O. Box 12233,
MD K2–04, Research Triangle Park, NC
27709 (mail), 919–316–4704
(telephone), or rooneyaa@niehs.nih.gov
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SUMMARY:
Background
The main uses of lead are in
manufacture of storage batteries,
ammunition, nuclear and x-ray
shielding devices, cable coverings,
pipes, and solders. Lead may be present
in paint pigments, ceramics, caulk,
plastics, and electronic devices.
Exposure to the general population can
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occur through inhalation of lead in dust
and industrial emissions, intake of lead
in drinking water, consumption of
contaminated food, ingestion of lead
dust, eating of paint flakes by children,
occupational exposure, and secondary
exposure in families of workers exposed
occupationally to lead. Lead exposure
remains a significant health concern
despite policies and practices that have
resulted in continued progress in
reducing exposures and lowering blood
lead levels in the U.S. population.
CERHR selected low-level lead for
evaluation because of: (1) Widespread
human exposure, (2) published studies
on health effects associated with low
blood lead levels (< 10 μg/dL) in
humans, and (3) public concern. An
evaluation of low-level lead was
initially discussed by the NTP Board of
Scientific Counselors (BSC) on
December 6, 2007 (72 FR 58854) and the
approach for the evaluation was
discussed at the May 10, 2010 BSC
meeting (75 FR 12244). BSC meeting
minutes are available at https://
ntp.niehs.nih.gov/go/9741.
Request for Information
CERHR invites the public and other
interested parties to submit information
on low-level lead including toxicology
information from completed and
ongoing studies, information on
planned studies, and information about
current production levels, human
exposure, use patterns, and
environmental occurrence. This
information will be considered in
evaluating the potential health effects of
exposure to low-level lead. Information
should be submitted to CERHR (see
ADDRESSES).
Request for Nomination of Scientific
Experts
CERHR invites nominations of
qualified scientists to serve as technical
advisors and/or as members of an ad
hoc expert panel to peer review the draft
NTP Monograph on Low-level Lead.
Scientists serving as technical advisors
or on the peer review panel should
represent a wide range of expertise
including, but not limited to,
developmental toxicology,
neurotoxicology, reproductive
toxicology, cardiovascular toxicology,
renal toxicology, immunotoxicology,
epidemiology, general toxicology,
medicine, pharmacokinetics, exposure
assessment, and biostatistics. Technical
advisors and expert panel members
should meet criteria to serve as an
expert including, but not limited to,
formal academic training and
experience in a relevant scientific field,
publications in peer-reviewed journals,
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and membership in relevant
professional societies. Nominations
should include contact information and
current curriculum vitae (if possible)
and be forwarded to CERHR (see
ADDRESSES). Final selection of
individuals to serve on the peer review
panel will be made in accordance with
the Federal Advisory Committee Act
and Department of Health and Human
Services implementing regulations. All
technical advisors and panel members
serve as individual experts and not as
representatives of their employers or
other organizations.
Background Information on CERHR
The NTP established CERHR in 1998
(63 FR 68782). CERHR is a publicly
accessible resource for information
about adverse reproductive and/or
developmental health effects associated
with exposure to environmental and/or
occupational exposures. CERHR
publishes monographs that assess the
evidence regarding whether
environmental chemicals, physical
substances, or mixtures (collectively
referred to as ‘‘substances’’) cause
adverse effects on reproduction and/or
development and provide opinion on
whether these substances are hazardous
for humans. Information about CERHR
can be obtained from its homepage
(https://cerhr.niehs.nih.gov).
Dated: August 12, 2010.
John R. Bucher,
Associate Director, National Toxicology
Program.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
Decision To Evaluate a Petition To
Designate a Class of Employees From
the Norton Company, Worcester, MA,
To Be Included in the Special
Exposure Cohort
National Institute for
Occupational Safety and Health
(NIOSH), Department of Health and
Human Services (HHS).
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
HHS gives notice as required
by 42 CFR 83.12(e) of a decision to
evaluate a petition to designate a class
of employees from the Norton Company,
Worcester, Massachusetts, to be
included in the Special Exposure Cohort
under the Energy Employees
Occupational Illness Compensation
Program Act of 2000. The initial
proposed definition for the class being
evaluated, subject to revision as
SUMMARY:
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warranted by the evaluation, is as
follows:
Facility: Norton Company.
Location: Worcester, Massachusetts.
Job Titles and/or Job Duties: All
employees who worked in any building
or area.
Period of Employment: January 1,
1960 through December 31, 1972.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Stuart L. Hinnefeld, Interim Director,
Division of Compensation Analysis and
Support, National Institute for
Occupational Safety and Health
(NIOSH), 4676 Columbia Parkway, MS
C–46, Cincinnati, OH 45226, Telephone
877–222–7570. Information requests can
also be submitted by e-mail to
DCAS@CDC.GOV.
John Howard,
Director, National Institute for Occupational
Safety and Health.
of this class of employees, defined as
reported in this notice, became members
of the Special Exposure Cohort.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Stuart L. Hinnefeld, Interim Director,
Division of Compensation Analysis and
Support, National Institute for
Occupational Safety and Health
(NIOSH), 4676 Columbia Parkway, MS
C–46, Cincinnati, OH 45226, Telephone
877–222–7570. Information requests can
also be submitted by e-mail to
DCAS@CDC.GOV.
John Howard,
Director, National Institute for Occupational
Safety and Health.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
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National Institute for Occupational
Safety and Health
Final Effect of Designation of a Class
of Employees for Addition to the
Special Exposure Cohort
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
National Institute for Occupational
Safety and Health; Final Effect of
Designation of a Class of Employees
for Addition to the Special Exposure
Cohort
National Institute for
Occupational Safety and Health
(NIOSH), Department of Health and
Human Services (HHS).
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
National Institute for
Occupational Safety and Health
(NIOSH), Department of Health and
Human Services (HHS).
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
HHS gives notice concerning
the final effect of the HHS decision to
designate a class of employees from the
De Soto Avenue Facility in Los Angeles
County, California, as an addition to the
Special Exposure Cohort (SEC) under
the Energy Employees Occupational
Illness Compensation Program Act of
2000. On July 14, 2010, as provided for
under 42 U.S.C. 7384q(b), the Secretary
of HHS designated the following class of
employees as an addition to the SEC:
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All employees of the Department of
Energy, its predecessor agencies, and their
contractors and subcontractors who worked
at the De Soto Avenue Facility in Los
Angeles County, California, from January 1,
1959 through December 31, 1964, for a
number of work days aggregating at least 250
work days, occurring either solely under this
employment or in combination with work
days within the parameters established for
one or more other classes of employees
included in the Special Exposure Cohort.
This designation became effective on
August 13, 2010, as provided for under
42 U.S.C. 7384l(14)(C). Hence,
beginning on August 13, 2010, members
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HHS gives notice concerning
the final effect of the HHS decision to
designate a class of employees from the
Downey Facility in Los Angeles County,
California, as an addition to the Special
Exposure Cohort (SEC) under the Energy
Employees Occupational Illness
Compensation Program Act of 2000. On
July 13, 2010, as provided for under 42
U.S.C. 7384q(b), the Secretary of HHS
designated the following class of
employees as an addition to the SEC:
SUMMARY:
SUMMARY:
All employees of the Department of
Energy, its predecessor agencies, and their
contractors and subcontractors who worked
at the Downey Facility in Los Angeles
County, California from January 1, 1948
through December 31, 1955, for a number of
work days aggregating at least 250 work days,
occurring either solely under this
employment or in combination with work
days within the parameters established for
one or more other classes of employees
included in the Special Exposure Cohort.
This designation became effective on
August 12, 2010, as provided for under
42 U.S.C. 7384l(14)(C). Hence,
beginning on August 12, 2010, members
of this class of employees, defined as
reported in this notice, became members
of the Special Exposure Cohort.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Stuart L. Hinnefeld, Interim Director,
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John Howard,
Director, National Institute for Occupational
Safety and Health.
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National Institute for Occupational
Safety and Health
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Division of Compensation Analysis and
Support, National Institute for
Occupational Safety and Health
(NIOSH), 4676 Columbia Parkway, MS
C–46, Cincinnati, OH 45226, Telephone
877–222–7570. Information requests can
also be submitted by e-mail to
DCAS@CDC.GOV.
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Final Effect of Designation of a Class
of Employees for Addition to the
Special Exposure Cohort
National Institute for
Occupational Safety and Health
(NIOSH), Department of Health and
Human Services (HHS).
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
HHS gives notice concerning
the final effect of the HHS decision to
designate a class of employees from the
Mound Plant in Miamisburg, Ohio, as
an addition to the Special Exposure
Cohort (SEC) under the Energy
Employees Occupational Illness
Compensation Program Act of 2000. On
July 14, 2010, as provided for under 42
U.S.C. 7384q(b), the Secretary of HHS
designated the following class of
employees as an addition to the SEC:
SUMMARY:
All employees of the Department of Energy
(DOE), its predecessor agencies, and its
contractors and subcontractors who had at
least one tritium bioassay sample and worked
at the Mound Plant in Miamisburg, Ohio
from March 1, 1959 through March 5, 1980,
for a number of work days aggregating at least
250 work days, occurring either solely under
this employment, or in combination with
work days within the parameters established
for one or more other classes of employees
in the Special Exposure Cohort.
This designation became effective on
August 13, 2010, as provided for under
42 U.S.C. 7384l(14)(C). Hence,
beginning on August 13, 2010, members
of this class of employees, defined as
reported in this notice, became members
of the Special Exposure Cohort.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Stuart L. Hinnefeld, Interim Director,
Division of Compensation Analysis and
Support, National Institute for
Occupational Safety and Health
(NIOSH), 4676 Columbia Parkway, MS
C–46, Cincinnati, OH 45226, Telephone
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Decision To Evaluate a Petition To Designate a Class of Employees
From the Norton Company, Worcester, MA, To Be Included in the Special
Exposure Cohort
AGENCY: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH),
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: HHS gives notice as required by 42 CFR 83.12(e) of a decision
to evaluate a petition to designate a class of employees from the
Norton Company, Worcester, Massachusetts, to be included in the Special
Exposure Cohort under the Energy Employees Occupational Illness
Compensation Program Act of 2000. The initial proposed definition for
the class being evaluated, subject to revision as
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warranted by the evaluation, is as follows:
Facility: Norton Company.
Location: Worcester, Massachusetts.
Job Titles and/or Job Duties: All employees who worked in any
building or area.
Period of Employment: January 1, 1960 through December 31, 1972.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Stuart L. Hinnefeld, Interim Director,
Division of Compensation Analysis and Support, National Institute for
Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), 4676 Columbia Parkway, MS C-46,
Cincinnati, OH 45226, Telephone 877-222-7570. Information requests can
also be submitted by e-mail to DCAS@CDC.GOV.
John Howard,
Director, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.
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