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Download as PDF mstockstill on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 237 / Friday, December 10, 2010 / Notices Contact Person: Pat Manos, PhD, Scientific Review Officer, Center for Scientific Review, National Institutes of Health, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Room 5200, MSC 7846, Bethesda, MD 20892. (301) 408–9866. manospa@csr.nih.gov. Name of Committee: Brain Disorders and Clinical Neuroscience Integrated Review Group, Cell Death in Neurodegeneration Study Section. Date: January 27–28, 2011. Time: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Agenda: To review and evaluate grant applications. Place: Marina del Rey Hotel, 13534 Bali Way, Marina del Rey, CA 90292. Contact Person: Kevin Walton, PhD, Scientific Review Officer, Center for Scientific Review, National Institutes of Health, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Room 5200, MSC 7846, Bethesda, MD 20892. (301) 435– 1785. kevin.walton@nih.hhs.gov. Name of Committee: Cell Biology Integrated Review Group, Molecular and Integrative Signal Transduction Study Section. Date: January 27–28, 2011. Time: 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Agenda: To review and evaluate grant applications. Place: Hotel Palomar, 2121 P Street, NW., Washington, DC 20037. Contact Person: Raya Mandler, PhD, Scientific Review Officer, Center for Scientific Review, National Institutes of Health, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Room 5134, MSC 7840, Bethesda, MD 20892. (301) 402– 8228. rayam@csr.nih.gov. Name of Committee: Brain Disorders and Clinical Neuroscience Integrated Review Group, Pathophysiological Basis of Mental Disorders and Addictions Study Section. Date: January 27–28, 2011. Time: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Agenda: To review and evaluate grant applications. Place: InterContinental Mark Hopkins Hotel, 999 California Street, San Francisco, CA 94108. Contact Person: Julius Cinque, MS, Scientific Review Officer, Center for Scientific Review, National Institutes of Health, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Room 5186, MSC 7846, Bethesda, MD 20892. (301) 435– 1252. cinquei@csr.nih.gov. Name of Committee: Center for Scientific Review Special Emphasis Panel, RFA Panel: Investigations on Primary Immunodeficiency Diseases. Date: January 31, 2011. Time: 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Agenda: To review and evaluate grant applications. Place: National Institutes of Health, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892. (Virtual Meeting). Contact Person: Scott Jakes, PhD, Scientific Review Officer, Center for Scientific Review, National Institutes of Health, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Room 4198, MSC 7812, Bethesda, MD 20892. (301) 495–1506. jakesse@mail.nih.gov. (Catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance Program Nos. 93.306, Comparative Medicine; 93.333, Clinical Research, 93.306, 93.333, 93.337, 93.393–93.396, 93.837–93.844, VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:39 Dec 09, 2010 Jkt 223001 93.846–93.878, 93.892, 93.893, National Institutes of Health, HHS) Dated: December 3, 2010. Jennifer S. Spaeth, Director, Office of Federal Advisory Committee Policy. [FR Doc. 2010–31058 Filed 12–9–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4140–01–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES National Institutes of Health Center for Scientific Review; Notice of Closed Meeting Pursuant to section 10(d) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended (5 U.S.C. App.), notice is hereby given of the following meeting. The meeting will be closed to the public in accordance with the provisions set forth in sections 552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6), Title 5 U.S.C., as amended. The grant applications and the discussions could disclose confidential trade secrets or commercial property such as patentable material, and personal information concerning individuals associated with the grant applications, the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy. Name of Committee: Center for Scientific Review Special Emphasis Panel Cell Biology IRG Member SEP. Date: December 21, 2010. Time: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Agenda: To review and evaluate grant applications. Place: National Institutes of Health, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892. (Telephone Conference Call). Contact Person: Jonathan Arias, PhD, Scientific Review Officer, Center for Scientific Review, National Institutes of Health, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Room 5170, MSC 7840, Bethesda, MD 20892. 301–435– 2406. ariasj@csr.nih.gov. This notice is being published less than 15 days prior to the meeting due to the timing limitations imposed by the review and funding cycle. (Catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance Program Nos. 93.306, Comparative Medicine; 93.333, Clinical Research, 93.306, 93.333, 93.337, 93.393–93.396, 93.837–93.844, 93.846–93.878, 93.892, 93.893, National Institutes of Health, HHS) 76995 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES National Institutes of Health Center for Scientific Review; Notice of Closed Meeting Pursuant to section 10(d) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended (5 U.S.C. App.), notice is hereby given of the following meeting. The meeting will be closed to the public in accordance with the provisions set forth in sections 552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6), Title 5 U.S.C., as amended. The grant applications and the discussions could disclose confidential trade secrets or commercial property such as patentable material, and personal information concerning individuals associated with the grant applications, the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy. Name of Committee: Center for Scientific Review Special Emphasis Panel Small Business: Biological Chemistry and Biophysics Specials. Date: December 17, 2010. Time: 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Agenda: To review and evaluate grant applications. Place: National Institutes of Health, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892. (Telephone Conference Call). Contact Person: Sergei Ruvinov, PhD, Scientific Review Officer, Center for Scientific Review, National Institutes of Health, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Room 4158, MSC 7806, Bethesda, MD 20892. 301–435– 1180. ruvinser@csr.nih.gov. This notice is being published less than 15 days prior to the meeting due to the timing limitations imposed by the review and funding cycle. (Catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance Program Nos. 93.306, Comparative Medicine; 93.333, Clinical Research, 93.306, 93.333, 93.337, 93.393–93.396, 93.837–93.844, 93.846–93.878, 93.892, 93.893, National Institutes of Health, HHS) Dated: December 3, 2010. Jennifer S. Spaeth, Director, Office of Federal Advisory Committee Policy. [FR Doc. 2010–31054 Filed 12–9–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4140–01–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Dated: December 3, 2010. Jennifer S. Spaeth, Director, Office of Federal Advisory Committee Policy. National Toxicology Program (NTP); Center for the Evaluation of Risks to Human Reproduction (CERHR); NTP Workshop: Role of Environmental Chemicals in the Development of Diabetes and Obesity [FR Doc. 2010–31057 Filed 12–9–10; 8:45 am] AGENCY: BILLING CODE 4140–01–P PO 00000 Frm 00046 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences E:\FR\FM\10DEN1.SGM 10DEN1 76996 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 237 / Friday, December 10, 2010 / Notices (NIEHS); National Institutes of Health (NIH). ACTION: Announcement of a workshop and request for information and comments. The NTP announces a workshop on January 11–13, 2011, to evaluate the science associating exposure to certain chemicals or chemical classes with the development of diabetes and obesity in humans. The NTP invites the submission of public comments and relevant data for consideration at the workshop. Registration to attend the workshop is closed; however, slides presented during the plenary sessions will be webcast over the Internet. Information about the workshop may be found at https://cerhr.niehs.nih.gov/evals/ diabetesobesity/. DATES: The workshop will be held January 11–13, 2011, and begin each day at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Standard Time and end at approximately 5 p.m. on January 11 and 12 and approximately 12:30 p.m. on January 13. Written comments and data should be received by January 3, 2010, to enable review by NIEHS/NTP staff and workshop panelists prior to the meeting. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Marriott Crabtree Valley Hotel, 4500 Marriott Drive, Raleigh, NC 27612 (919– 781–7000). All correspondence should be directed to Dr. Kristina Thayer, NTP/ CERHR, NIEHS, P.O. Box 12233, MD K2–04, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 (mail), 919–541–5021 (telephone), or thayer@niehs.nih.gov (email). Courier address: NIEHS, 530 Davis Drive, Room K2163, Morrisville, NC 27560. The Web site for the meeting is https://cerhr.niehs.nih.gov/evals/ diabetesobesity/. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Kristina Thayer at 919–541–5021 or thayer@niehs.nih.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: mstockstill on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: Background There has been increasing interest in the concept that environmental chemicals may be contributing factors to the epidemics of diabetes and obesity. The NTP is holding a workshop to evaluate the science associating exposure to certain chemicals or chemical classes with the development of diabetes and obesity in humans. The workshop’s overall goals are to: • Evaluate strengths/weaknesses, consistency, and biological plausibility of findings reported in humans and experimental animals for certain environmental chemicals including arsenic, cadmium, chlorinated VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:39 Dec 09, 2010 Jkt 223001 organohalogens, other organohalogens, bisphenol A, phthalates, and organotins. • Identify the most useful and relevant endpoints in experimental animals and in vitro models. • Identify relevant pathways and biological targets for assays for the Toxicology Testing in the 21st Century (‘‘Tox21’’) high throughput screening initiative. • Identify data gaps and areas for future evaluation/research. The workshop will include plenary sessions and breakout group sessions for in-depth discussion. This meeting is open to the public with time set aside for public comments during the plenary session on the first day. The public is invited to attend the breakout groups as observers. Please note that registration for physical attendance at the meeting is closed because the capacity to accommodate participants has been reached. The NTP also invites the submission of written public comments and relevant data for consideration in the workshop. A copy of the agenda and any additional information about the workshop, including background materials, public comments, and invited participants, will be posted on the meeting page https://cerhr.niehs.nih.gov/ evals/diabetesobesity/. Slide presentations made during plenary sessions of the meeting will be Webcast with instructions for access posted on the meeting page. Individuals will need to request access to a teleconference line in order to hear the audio portions of plenary sessions (discussed in more detail below). Request for Information and Comments CERHR invites the public and other interested parties to submit information relevant to the workshop including completed and ongoing studies and information on planned studies. This information will be considered by NTP staff and invited participants prior to the workshop and may be discussed at the public meeting. Information should be submitted to Dr. Thayer (see ADDRESSES). Public input at this meeting is invited and time is set aside for the presentation of public comments during the plenary session on January 11, 2011. Each organization is allowed one speaker during the public comment period. At least 7 minutes will be allotted to each speaker, and if time permits, may be extended to 10 minutes. Registration to attend the meeting in person is closed as capacity to accommodate participants has been reached. Persons not already registered to attend the meeting who wish to present oral comments by phone on January 11 are encouraged to pre- PO 00000 Frm 00047 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 register on the meeting Web site and select the option ‘‘Submitting Public Comments, Oral (by telephone).’’ There will be 50 telephone lines available for providing public comments on January 11th and to hear the audio portions of plenary sessions; availability will be on a first-come, first-served basis. The available lines will be open from 8:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. on January 11 and January 12 and open from 8:30 a.m. until adjournment on January 13. The access number for the teleconference line will be provided to registrants by e-mail prior to the meeting. Registration for oral comments will also be available onsite, although time allowed for presentation by on-site registrants may be less than that for preregistered speakers and will be determined by the number of persons who register at the meeting. Written statements can supplement and may expand the oral presentation. If registering onsite and reading from written text, please bring 50 copies of the statement for distribution and to supplement the record. Written comments received in response to this notice will be posted on the meeting page https://cerhr.niehs.nih.gov/evals/ diabetesobesity/ identified by the submitter’s name and affiliation and/or sponsoring organization (if applicable). Persons submitting written comments should include their name, affiliation, mailing address, phone, fax, e-mail, and sponsoring organization (if any) with the document. Registration: Registration to attend the meeting in person is closed as the capacity to accommodate participants has been reached. Persons needing interpreting services in order to attend should contact 301–402–8180 (voice) or 301–435–1908 (TTY) and are asked to notify the NTP at least 7 business days in advance of the meeting. Background Information on CERHR The NTP and the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences established the NTP Center for the Evaluation of Risks to Human Reproduction (CERHR) in 1998 (63 FR 68782) to serve as an environmental health resource to the public and to regulatory and health agencies. CERHR evaluations assess the evidence whether environmental chemicals, physical substances, or mixtures (collectively referred to as ‘‘substances’’) cause adverse effects on reproduction and development and provide opinion on whether these substances are hazardous for humans. CERHR also organizes workshops or state-of-the-science evaluations to address issues of importance in environmental health E:\FR\FM\10DEN1.SGM 10DEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 237 / Friday, December 10, 2010 / Notices sciences. CERHR assessments are published as NTP Monographs. Information about CERHR can be obtained from its homepage https:// cerhr.niehs.nih.gov. Dated: December 2, 2010. John R. Bucher, Associate Director, National Toxicology Program. [FR Doc. 2010–31052 Filed 12–9–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4140–01–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES National Institutes of Health Public Consultation on Personnel Reliability and Culture of Responsibility Issues AGENCY: National Institutes of Health, HHS. Notice of Public Consultation on Guidance for Enhancing Personnel Reliability and Strengthening the Culture of Responsibility at the Local Level. ACTION: The National Science Advisory Board for Biosecurity (NSABB), an advisory committee to the Federal Government, is hosting a public consultation to obtain input from the scientific community and general public regarding strategies for enhancing personnel reliability and strengthening the culture of responsibility at facilities that conduct research with dangerous pathogens. The discussion will inform NSABB deliberations and ultimately the development of an NSABB report on the topic. DATE AND TIME: The one day public consultation will be held on January 5, 2011 from 8:30 a.m.–6 p.m. ADDRESSES: The public meeting will be held at the Bethesda Hyatt Regency, 7400 Wisconsin Avenue (One Bethesda Metro Center), Bethesda, MD 20814. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Ronna Hill, NIH Office of Biotechnology Activities, by e-mail at hillro@od.nih.gov or by telephone at 301–435–2137. Faxes may be sent to the NIH Office of Biotechnology Activities at 301–496–9839. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: mstockstill on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: Background In light of heightened concerns about insider threats at facilities that conduct research with highly pathogenic agents, the NSABB was tasked with advising on ways to enhance personnel reliability among individuals with access to select agents. In its 2009 report, the NSABB VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:39 Dec 09, 2010 Jkt 223001 recommended a number of ways to strengthen personnel reliability, including by enhancing the culture of responsibility that currently exists within the scientific community, particularly with respect to biosecurity and dual use research. The U.S. Government has asked the NSABB to expand on its general recommendations in this regard and to develop specific guidance that reflects broad input from the scientific community. The NSABB is seeking input from the scientific community on practices that will strengthen personnel reliability and enhance the culture of responsibility regarding biosecurity. This input will inform NSABB deliberations on these topics and contribute to the development of guidance that is sound, effective, and feasible. The meeting will be structured around five discussion panels: (1) Engaged institutional leadership for promoting biosecurity, personnel reliability, and a culture of responsibility; (2) Encouraging biosecurity awareness and promoting responsible conduct in the laboratory through communication, lab rapport, and a strong sense of team; (3) Peer reporting of concerning behaviors; (4) Addressing impediments to disclosure of negative information about job candidates; and (5) Assessment of effectiveness and impact of practices for strengthening personnel reliability and culture of responsibility. Each session will include ample time for input from meeting attendees. Specific discussion questions are noted on the meeting agenda, which can be accessed at https://www.biosecurityboard.gov. The meeting is open to the public and is free of charge. Please note that this meeting will not be webcast. Preregistration is encouraged to ensure that we can accommodate all attendees. Please pre-register at https:// www.biosecurityboard.gov. Any individuals or organizations that cannot attend the meeting but wish to provide comments are encouraged to submit written comments to: nsabb@od.nih.gov. More information about the NSABB is available at https:// www.biosecurityboard.gov. Dated: December 6, 2010. Amy P. Patterson, Acting Associate Director for Science Policy, NIH, National Institutes of Health. [FR Doc. 2010–31056 Filed 12–9–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4140–01–P PO 00000 Frm 00048 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 76997 DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agency Information Collection Activities: Arrival and Departure Record (Forms I–94 and I–94W) and Electronic System for Travel Authorization U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security ACTION: 30-Day notice and request for comments; Extension of an existing information collection: 1651–0111. AGENCY: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) of the Department of Homeland Security will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act: CBP Form I–94 (Arrival/ Departure Record), CBP Form I–94W (Nonimmigrant Visa Waiver Arrival/ Departure), and the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA). This is a proposed extension of an information collection that was previously approved. CBP is proposing that this information collection be extended with no change to the information collected. This document is published to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies. This proposed information collection was previously published in the Federal Register (75 FR 59733) on September 28, 2010, allowing for a 60day comment period. No comments were received. This notice allows for an additional 30 days for public comments. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before January 10, 2011. ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments on this proposed information collection to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget. Comments should be addressed to the OMB Desk Officer for Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security, and sent via electronic mail to oira_submission@ omb.eop.gov or faxed to (202) 395–5806. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) encourages the general public and affected Federal agencies to submit written comments and suggestions on proposed and/or continuing information collection requests pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act (Pub. L. 104– 13). Your comments should address one of the following four points: SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\10DEN1.SGM 10DEN1

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES


National Toxicology Program (NTP); Center for the Evaluation of 
Risks to Human Reproduction (CERHR); NTP Workshop: Role of 
Environmental Chemicals in the Development of Diabetes and Obesity

AGENCY: National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences

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

ACTION: Announcement of a workshop and request for information and 
comments.

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SUMMARY: The NTP announces a workshop on January 11-13, 2011, to 
evaluate the science associating exposure to certain chemicals or 
chemical classes with the development of diabetes and obesity in 
humans. The NTP invites the submission of public comments and relevant 
data for consideration at the workshop. Registration to attend the 
workshop is closed; however, slides presented during the plenary 
sessions will be webcast over the Internet. Information about the 
workshop may be found at https://cerhr.niehs.nih.gov/evals/diabetesobesity/.

DATES: The workshop will be held January 11-13, 2011, and begin each 
day at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Standard Time and end at approximately 5 p.m. 
on January 11 and 12 and approximately 12:30 p.m. on January 13. 
Written comments and data should be received by January 3, 2010, to 
enable review by NIEHS/NTP staff and workshop panelists prior to the 
meeting.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Marriott Crabtree Valley 
Hotel, 4500 Marriott Drive, Raleigh, NC 27612 (919-781-7000). All 
correspondence should be directed to Dr. Kristina Thayer, NTP/CERHR, 
NIEHS, P.O. Box 12233, MD K2-04, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 
(mail), 919-541-5021 (telephone), or thayer@niehs.nih.gov (e-mail). 
Courier address: NIEHS, 530 Davis Drive, Room K2163, Morrisville, NC 
27560. The Web site for the meeting is https://cerhr.niehs.nih.gov/evals/diabetesobesity/.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Kristina Thayer at 919-541-5021 or 
thayer@niehs.nih.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    There has been increasing interest in the concept that 
environmental chemicals may be contributing factors to the epidemics of 
diabetes and obesity. The NTP is holding a workshop to evaluate the 
science associating exposure to certain chemicals or chemical classes 
with the development of diabetes and obesity in humans. The workshop's 
overall goals are to:
     Evaluate strengths/weaknesses, consistency, and biological 
plausibility of findings reported in humans and experimental animals 
for certain environmental chemicals including arsenic, cadmium, 
chlorinated organohalogens, other organohalogens, bisphenol A, 
phthalates, and organotins.
     Identify the most useful and relevant endpoints in 
experimental animals and in vitro models.
     Identify relevant pathways and biological targets for 
assays for the Toxicology Testing in the 21st Century (``Tox21'') high 
throughput screening initiative.
     Identify data gaps and areas for future evaluation/
research.
    The workshop will include plenary sessions and breakout group 
sessions for in-depth discussion. This meeting is open to the public 
with time set aside for public comments during the plenary session on 
the first day. The public is invited to attend the breakout groups as 
observers. Please note that registration for physical attendance at the 
meeting is closed because the capacity to accommodate participants has 
been reached. The NTP also invites the submission of written public 
comments and relevant data for consideration in the workshop. A copy of 
the agenda and any additional information about the workshop, including 
background materials, public comments, and invited participants, will 
be posted on the meeting page https://cerhr.niehs.nih.gov/evals/diabetesobesity/. Slide presentations made during plenary 
sessions of the meeting will be Webcast with instructions for access 
posted on the meeting page. Individuals will need to request access to 
a teleconference line in order to hear the audio portions of plenary 
sessions (discussed in more detail below).

Request for Information and Comments

    CERHR invites the public and other interested parties to submit 
information relevant to the workshop including completed and ongoing 
studies and information on planned studies. This information will be 
considered by NTP staff and invited participants prior to the workshop 
and may be discussed at the public meeting. Information should be 
submitted to Dr. Thayer (see ADDRESSES). Public input at this meeting 
is invited and time is set aside for the presentation of public 
comments during the plenary session on January 11, 2011. Each 
organization is allowed one speaker during the public comment period. 
At least 7 minutes will be allotted to each speaker, and if time 
permits, may be extended to 10 minutes. Registration to attend the 
meeting in person is closed as capacity to accommodate participants has 
been reached. Persons not already registered to attend the meeting who 
wish to present oral comments by phone on January 11 are encouraged to 
pre-register on the meeting Web site and select the option ``Submitting 
Public Comments, Oral (by telephone).''
    There will be 50 telephone lines available for providing public 
comments on January 11th and to hear the audio portions of plenary 
sessions; availability will be on a first-come, first-served basis. The 
available lines will be open from 8:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. on January 11 
and January 12 and open from 8:30 a.m. until adjournment on January 13. 
The access number for the teleconference line will be provided to 
registrants by e-mail prior to the meeting. Registration for oral 
comments will also be available onsite, although time allowed for 
presentation by on-site registrants may be less than that for pre-
registered speakers and will be determined by the number of persons who 
register at the meeting. Written statements can supplement and may 
expand the oral presentation. If registering onsite and reading from 
written text, please bring 50 copies of the statement for distribution 
and to supplement the record. Written comments received in response to 
this notice will be posted on the meeting page https://cerhr.niehs.nih.gov/evals/diabetesobesity/ identified by the 
submitter's name and affiliation and/or sponsoring organization (if 
applicable). Persons submitting written comments should include their 
name, affiliation, mailing address, phone, fax, e-mail, and sponsoring 
organization (if any) with the document.
    Registration: Registration to attend the meeting in person is 
closed as the capacity to accommodate participants has been reached. 
Persons needing interpreting services in order to attend should contact 
301-402-8180 (voice) or 301-435-1908 (TTY) and are asked to notify the 
NTP at least 7 business days in advance of the meeting.

Background Information on CERHR

    The NTP and the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences 
established the NTP Center for the Evaluation of Risks to Human 
Reproduction (CERHR) in 1998 (63 FR 68782) to serve as an environmental 
health resource to the public and to regulatory and health agencies. 
CERHR evaluations assess the evidence whether environmental chemicals, 
physical substances, or mixtures (collectively referred to as 
``substances'') cause adverse effects on reproduction and development 
and provide opinion on whether these substances are hazardous for 
humans. CERHR also organizes workshops or state-of-the-science 
evaluations to address issues of importance in environmental health

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sciences. CERHR assessments are published as NTP Monographs. 
Information about CERHR can be obtained from its homepage https://cerhr.niehs.nih.gov.

    Dated: December 2, 2010.
John R. Bucher,
Associate Director, National Toxicology Program.
[FR Doc. 2010-31052 Filed 12-9-10; 8:45 am]
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