Proposed HHS Recommendation for Fluoride Concentration in Drinking Water for Prevention of Dental Caries; Extension of Comment Period, 10899-10900 [2011-4343]

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The proposed recommendation was published in the Federal Register on January 13, 2011, Volume 76, Number 9, page 2383. DATES: The comment period on the proposed recommendations for fluoride concentration in drinking water for the prevention of dental caries has been extended to April 15, 2011. To receive consideration comments must be received no later than 11:59 p.m. EST on that date. ADDRESSES: Comments are preferred electronically and may be addressed to SUMMARY: AGENCY: FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM VerDate Mar<15>2010 holding company and/or to acquire the assets or the ownership of, control of, or the power to vote shares of a bank or bank holding company and all of the banks and nonbanking companies owned by the bank holding company, including the companies listed below. The applications listed below, as well as other related filings required by the Board, are available for immediate inspection at the Federal Reserve Bank indicated. 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Sfmt 4703 10899 E:\FR\FM\28FEN1.SGM 28FEN1 10900 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 39 / Monday, February 28, 2011 / Notices CWFcomments@cdc.gov. Written responses should be addressed to the Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, CWF Comments, Division of Oral Health, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP), 4770 Buford Highway, NE., MS F–10, Atlanta, GA 30341–3717. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Barbara F. Gooch, Associate Director for Science (Acting), 770–488–6054, CWFcomments@cdc.gov, Division of Oral Health, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 4770 Buford Highway, NE., MS F–10, Atlanta, GA 30341–3717. The proposed recommendation was published in the Federal Register on January 13, 2011 (Volume 76, Number 9, page 2383) with a deadline for written comments of February 14, 2011. The proposed recommendation will update and replace the 1962 U.S. Public Health Service Drinking Water Standards related to recommendations for fluoride concentrations in drinking water. The U.S. Public Health Service recommendations for optimal fluoride concentrations were based on ambient air temperature of geographic areas and ranged from 0.7–1.2 mg/L. HHS proposes to update and replace these recommendations because of new data that address changes in the prevalence of dental fluorosis, fluid intake among children, and the contribution of fluoride in drinking water to total fluoride exposure in the United States. As of December 31, 2008, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimated that 16,977 community water systems provided fluoridated water to 196 million people. Since the proposed recommendation was published the Department has received a request to extend the comment period by an additional 60 days to allow sufficient time for a full review of the proposed action, including potential economic and health impacts. HHS is committed to affording the public a meaningful opportunity to comment on the proposed recommendation and supporting rationale and welcomes comments. srobinson on DSKHWCL6B1PROD with NOTICES SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: February 17, 2011. Kathleen Sebelius, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2011–4343 Filed 2–25–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4150–28–P VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:30 Feb 25, 2011 Jkt 223001 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, HHS. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: This notice announces the intention of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) to request that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approve the proposed information collection project: ‘‘Comparative Effectiveness Research— Continuing Education.’’ In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act, 44 U.S.C. 3501–3521, AHRQ invites the public to comment on this proposed information collection. DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by April 29, 2011. ADDRESSES: Written comments should be submitted to: Doris Lefkowitz, Reports Clearance Officer, AHRQ, by email at doris.lefkowitz@AHRQ.hhs.gov. Copies of the proposed collection plans, data collection instruments, and specific details on the estimated burden can be obtained from the AHRQ Reports Clearance Officer. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Doris Lefkowitz, AHRQ Reports Clearance Officer, (301) 427–1477, or by e-mail at doris.lefkowitz@AHRQ.hhs.gov. 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AHRQ currently provides CME credits on some of its comparative effectiveness research reviews; however, these CME credits are applicable to physicians only and AHRQ is not conducting any follow-up surveys with physicians on these CME activities to ascertain the impact on physician behavior. AHRQ is expanding its continuing education to include nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, medical assistants, pharmacists, respiratory therapists, and other allied health professionals, as well as physicians. In addition, AHRQ wants to assess the impact continuing education has on clinician behavior, its perceived value, and whether or not education on comparative effectiveness research made a difference in a clinician’s confidence in applying comparative effectiveness research in practice, understanding the application of such research, and improved ability to counsel patients on treatment and management alternatives. 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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 39 (Monday, February 28, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 10899-10900]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-4343]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES


Proposed HHS Recommendation for Fluoride Concentration in 
Drinking Water for Prevention of Dental Caries; Extension of Comment 
Period

AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, Department of Health and Human 
Services.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is extending 
the comment period for a proposed recommendation that community water 
systems adjust the amount of fluoride in drinking water to 0.7 mg/L to 
provide the best of balance of protection from dental caries while 
limiting the risk of dental fluorosis. The proposed recommendation was 
published in the Federal Register on January 13, 2011, Volume 76, 
Number 9, page 2383.

DATES: The comment period on the proposed recommendations for fluoride 
concentration in drinking water for the prevention of dental caries has 
been extended to April 15, 2011. To receive consideration comments must 
be received no later than 11:59 p.m. EST on that date.

ADDRESSES: Comments are preferred electronically and may be addressed 
to

[[Page 10900]]

CWFcomments@cdc.gov. Written responses should be addressed to the 
Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control 
and Prevention, CWF Comments, Division of Oral Health, National Center 
for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP), 4770 
Buford Highway, NE., MS F-10, Atlanta, GA 30341-3717.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Barbara F. Gooch, Associate Director 
for Science (Acting), 770-488-6054, CWFcomments@cdc.gov, Division of 
Oral Health, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health 
Promotion (NCCDPHP), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 4770 
Buford Highway, NE., MS F-10, Atlanta, GA 30341-3717.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The proposed recommendation was published in 
the Federal Register on January 13, 2011 (Volume 76, Number 9, page 
2383) with a deadline for written comments of February 14, 2011. The 
proposed recommendation will update and replace the 1962 U.S. Public 
Health Service Drinking Water Standards related to recommendations for 
fluoride concentrations in drinking water. The U.S. Public Health 
Service recommendations for optimal fluoride concentrations were based 
on ambient air temperature of geographic areas and ranged from 0.7-1.2 
mg/L.
    HHS proposes to update and replace these recommendations because of 
new data that address changes in the prevalence of dental fluorosis, 
fluid intake among children, and the contribution of fluoride in 
drinking water to total fluoride exposure in the United States. As of 
December 31, 2008, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) 
estimated that 16,977 community water systems provided fluoridated 
water to 196 million people.
    Since the proposed recommendation was published the Department has 
received a request to extend the comment period by an additional 60 
days to allow sufficient time for a full review of the proposed action, 
including potential economic and health impacts. HHS is committed to 
affording the public a meaningful opportunity to comment on the 
proposed recommendation and supporting rationale and welcomes comments.

    Dated: February 17, 2011.
Kathleen Sebelius,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2011-4343 Filed 2-25-11; 8:45 am]
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