Advisory Committee to the Director (ACD), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)-Ethics Subcommittee (ES), 72831-72832 [2010-29774]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 227 / Friday, November 26, 2010 / Notices srobinson on DSKHWCL6B1PROD with NOTICES efficient and effective manner, and perform reviews of quality of care in an area of medical practice where actual performance is measured against objective criteria, which defines acceptable and adequate practice. The selected organization must have a consumer representative on its governing board. The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987 (Pub. L. 100–203) amended section 1153 of the Act by adding paragraph (i). This provision prohibits CMS from renewing the contract of any QIO that is not an in-State QIO without first publishing in the Federal Register a notice announcing when the contract will expire. This notice must be published no later than 6 months before the date the contract expires and must specify the period of time during which an in-State organization may submit a proposal for the QIO contract for that State. 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Berwick, Administrator, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. [FR Doc. 2010–28817 Filed 11–24–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4120–01–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Advisory Committee to the Director (ACD), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)—Ethics Subcommittee (ES) In accordance with section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92–463), the CDC announces the following meeting of the aforementioned subcommittee: Time and Date: 2 p.m.—3:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, January 4, 2011. Place: Teleconference. Status: Open to the public, limited only by availability of telephone ports. The public is welcome to participate during the public comment period. A public comment period is tentatively scheduled from 3 p.m.—3:15 p.m. To participate in the teleconference, please dial 1–877–928–1204 and enter conference code 4305992. Purpose: The ES will provide counsel to the ACD, CDC, regarding a broad range of public health ethics questions and issues arising from programs, scientists and practitioners. E:\FR\FM\26NON1.SGM 26NON1 72832 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 227 / Friday, November 26, 2010 / Notices Matter to be Discussed: The ES will discuss a strategy for addressing its charge to provide a preliminary overview to the ACD on ethical issues related to non-communicable disease prevention and control and an ethics framework to guide CDC programs and activities. The agenda is subject to change as priorities dictate. Contact Person for More Information: Drue Barrett, Ph.D., Designated Federal Officer, ACD, CDC—ES, CDC, 1600 Clifton Road, NE., M/S D–50, Atlanta, Georgia 30333. Telephone (404) 639–4690. E-mail: dbarrett@cdc.gov. 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Name of Committee: Neurological Devices Panel of the Medical Devices Advisory Committee. General Function of the Committee: To provide advice and recommendations to the Agency on FDA’s regulatory issues. Date and Time: The meeting will be held on January 27 and 28, 2011, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. FDA is opening a docket for public comment on this meeting. The docket number is FDA–2010–N–0585. The docket will open for public comment on November 26, 2010. The docket will close on January 25, 2011. Interested persons may submit electronic or written comments regarding this meeting. Submit electronic comments to https://www.regulations.gov. Submit VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:32 Nov 24, 2010 Jkt 223001 written comments to the Division of Dockets Management, Food and Drug Administration, 5630 Fishers Lane, rm. 1061, Rockville, MD 20852. Submit a single copy of electronic comments or a paper copy of any mailed comments, except that individuals may submit one paper copy. 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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 227 (Friday, November 26, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Pages 72831-72832]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-29774]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention


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

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

    Time and Date: 2 p.m.--3:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, January 
4, 2011.
    Place: Teleconference.
    Status: Open to the public, limited only by availability of 
telephone ports. The public is welcome to participate during the 
public comment period. A public comment period is tentatively 
scheduled from 3 p.m.--3:15 p.m. To participate in the 
teleconference, please dial 1-877-928-1204 and enter conference code 
4305992.
    Purpose: The ES will provide counsel to the ACD, CDC, regarding 
a broad range of public health ethics questions and issues arising 
from programs, scientists and practitioners.

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    Matter to be Discussed: The ES will discuss a strategy for 
addressing its charge to provide a preliminary overview to the ACD 
on ethical issues related to non-communicable disease prevention and 
control and an ethics framework to guide CDC programs and 
activities.
    The agenda is subject to change as priorities dictate.
    Contact Person for More Information: Drue Barrett, Ph.D., 
Designated Federal Officer, ACD, CDC--ES, CDC, 1600 Clifton Road, 
NE., M/S D-50, Atlanta, Georgia 30333. Telephone (404) 639-4690. E-
mail: dbarrett@cdc.gov.
    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: November 18, 2010.
Elaine L. Baker,
Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, Centers for Disease 
Control and Prevention.
[FR Doc. 2010-29774 Filed 11-24-10; 8:45 am]
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