Request for Nominations of Candidates To Serve on the Board of Scientific Counselors, National Center for Environmental Health/Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (BSC, NCEH/ATSDR), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), 39879-39880 [2011-16988]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 130 / Thursday, July 7, 2011 / Notices Daniel Holcomb, Reports Clearance Officer, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [FR Doc. 2011–16991 Filed 7–6–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163–18–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Clinical Laboratory Improvement Advisory Committee (CLIAC) sroberts on DSK5SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES In accordance with section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92–463), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announces the following meeting of the aforementioned committee: Times and Dates: 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m., August 31, 2011. 8:30 a.m.–12 p.m., September 1, 2011. Place: CDC, 1600 Clifton Road, NE., Tom Harkin Global Communications Center, Building 19, Room 232, Auditorium B, Atlanta, Georgia 30333. Status: Open to the public, limited only by the space available. The meeting room accommodates approximately 100 people. Purpose: This Committee is charged with providing scientific and technical advice and guidance to the Secretary of Health and Human Services, the Assistant Secretary for Health, and the Director, CDC, regarding the need for, and the nature of, revisions to the standards under which clinical laboratories are regulated; the impact on medical and laboratory practice of proposed revisions to the standards; and the modification of the standards to accommodate technological advances. Matters to be Discussed: The agenda will include agency updates from the CDC, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA); presentations and discussions on the laboratory’s role in the development and use of electronic health records, electronic laboratory reporting for notifiable diseases, and meaningful use; and presentations and discussion on current practices in gynecologic cytology testing. Agenda items are subject to change as priorities dictate. Online Registration Required: In order to expedite the security clearance process at the CDC Roybal Campus located on Clifton Road, all CLIAC attendees are required to register for the meeting online at least 14 days in advance at https://www.cdc.gov/cliac/ default.aspx by clicking the ‘‘Register for a Meeting’’ link and completing all forms according to the instructions given. Please complete all the required fields before submitting your registration and submit no later than August 16, 2011. Providing Oral or Written Comments: It is the policy of CLIAC to accept written public comments and provide a brief period for oral public comments whenever possible. Oral Comments: In general, each individual or VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:26 Jul 06, 2011 Jkt 223001 group requesting to make an oral presentation will be limited to a total time of five minutes (unless otherwise indicated). Speakers must also submit their comments in writing for inclusion in the meeting’s Summary Report. To assure adequate time is scheduled for public comments, individuals or groups planning to make an oral presentation should, when possible, notify the contact person below at least one week prior to the meeting date. Written Comments: For individuals or groups unable to attend the meeting, CLIAC accepts written comments until the date of the meeting (unless otherwise stated); however, it is requested that comments be submitted at least one week prior to the meeting date so that the comments may be made available to the Committee for their consideration and public distribution. Written comments, one hard copy with original signature, should be provided to the contact person below. Written comments will be included in the meeting’s Summary Report. Contact Person for Additional Information: Nancy Anderson, Chief, Laboratory Practice Standards Branch, Division of Laboratory Science and Standards, Laboratory Science, Policy and Practice Program Office (LSPPPO), Office of Surveillance, Epidemiology and Laboratory Services, CDC, 1600 Clifton Road, NE., Mailstop F–11, Atlanta, Georgia 30333; telephone (404) 498– 2741; fax (404) 498–2219; or via e-mail at Nancy.Anderson@cdc.hhs.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 the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. Dated: June 30, 2011. Elizabeth Millington, Acting Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [FR Doc. 2011–17009 Filed 7–6–11; 8:45 am] 39879 Control and Prevention (CDC) announces the aforementioned meeting: Times and Dates: 8 a.m.–7 p.m., July 22, 2011 (Closed). Place: Corporate Square, Building 8, Atlanta, Georgia 30333. Status: The meeting will be closed to the public in accordance with provisions set forth in Section 552b(c) (4) and (6), Title 5 U.S.C., and the Determination of the Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, CDC, pursuant to Public Law 92–463. Matters to be Discussed: The meeting will include the initial review, discussion, and evaluation of applications received in response to ‘‘HIV Prevention Projects for Young Men of Color Who Have Sex with Men and Young Transgender Persons of Color, FOA PS11–1113.’’ This subsequent meeting to the July 10–13, 2011 meeting published in the Federal Register on February 22, 2011, Volume 76, Number 35, Pages 9785–9786 has been scheduled due to the high volume of applications received and unanticipated scheduling conflicts for a significant number of the appointed reviewers. Contact Person for More Information: Harriette Lynch, Public Health Analyst, Extramural Programs, National Center for HIV, Hepatitis and Sexually Transmitted Diseases Prevention, CDC, 1600 Clifton Road, NE., Mailstop E–60, Atlanta, Georgia 30333, Telephone (404) 498–2726, E-mail HLynch@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: June 30, 2011. Elizabeth Millington, Acting Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [FR Doc. 2011–17008 Filed 7–6–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163–18–P BILLING CODE 4163–18–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Disease, Disability, and Injury Prevention and Control Special Emphasis Panel (SEP): Initial Review The meeting announced below concerns Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Prevention Projects for Young Men of Color Who Have Sex with Men and Young Transgender Persons of Color, Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) PS11–1113, initial review. In accordance with Section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92–463), the Centers for Disease PO 00000 Frm 00069 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Request for Nominations of Candidates To Serve on the Board of Scientific Counselors, National Center for Environmental Health/Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (BSC, NCEH/ATSDR), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) The NCEH/ATSDR is soliciting nominations for consideration of membership on the BSC. The BSC, NCEH/ATSDR provides advice and guidance to the Secretary, HHS; the Director, CDC; and the Director, NCEH/ E:\FR\FM\07JYN1.SGM 07JYN1 sroberts on DSK5SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 39880 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 130 / Thursday, July 7, 2011 / Notices ATSDR, regarding program goals, objectives, strategies, and priorities in fulfillment of the agencies’ mission to protect and promote people’s health. The Board provides advice and guidance to help NCEH/ATSDR work more efficiently and effectively with its various constituents and to fulfill its mission in protecting America’s health. Nominations are being sought for individuals who have expertise and qualifications necessary to contribute to the accomplishments of the Board’s objectives. Nominees will be selected from experts having experience in preventing human diseases and disabilities caused by environmental conditions. Experts in the disciplines of toxicology, epidemiology, environmental or occupational medicine, behavioral science, risk assessment, exposure assessment, and experts in public health and other related disciplines will be considered. Balanced membership will depend upon several factors, including: (1) The committee’s mission; (2) the geographic, ethnic, social, economic, or scientific impact of the advisory committee’s recommendations; (3) the types of specific perspectives required, for example, those of consumers, technical experts, the public at-large, academia, business, or other sectors; (4) the need to obtain divergent points of view on the issues before the advisory committee; and (5) the relevance of State, local, or tribal governments to the development of the advisory committee’s recommendations. Members may be invited to serve up to four-year terms. Nominees must be U.S. citizens. The following information must be submitted for each candidate: Name, affiliation, address, telephone number, and current curriculum vitae. E-mail addresses are requested if available. Nominations should be sent, in writing, and postmarked by October 31, 2011 to: Sandra Malcom, Committee Management Specialist, NCEH/ATSDR, CDC, 4770 Buford Highway (MS–F61), Chamblee, Georgia 30341. (E-mail address: sym6@CDC.GOV). Telephone and facsimile submissions cannot be accepted. Candidates invited to serve will be asked to submit the ‘‘Confidential Financial Disclosure Form for Special Government Employees Serving on Federal Advisory Committees at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.’’ This form allows CDC to determine whether there is a statutory conflict between that person’s public responsibilities as a Special Government Employee and private interests and activities, or the appearance of a lack of impartiality, as defined by Federal VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:26 Jul 06, 2011 Jkt 223001 regulation. The form may be viewed and downloaded at https://www.usoge.gov/ forms/oge450_pdf/ oge450_accessible.pdf. This form should not be submitted as part of a nomination. 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: June 30, 2011. Elizabeth A. Millington, Acting Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [FR Doc. 2011–16988 Filed 7–6–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163–18–P Administration for Children and Families Announcement of a Grant Award Office of Community Services, ACF, HHS. ACTION: Announcement of the Award of an Assets for Independence Grant to the United Way of Abilene, Inc., Abilene, TX. AGENCY: Statutory Authority: Authorized under the Assets for Independence Act in Title IV of the Community Opportunities, Accountability, and Training and Educational Services Human Services Reauthorization Act of 1998, Public Law 105–285, as amended. The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Community Services (OCS), Division of Community Demonstration Programs announces the award of an Assets for Independence (AFI) demonstration grant to the United Way of Abilene, Inc. of Abilene, TX in the amount of $61,149. The purpose of this award is to enable the United Way of Abilene, Inc. to implement an Assets for Independence (AFI) project helping program participants save earned income in special-purpose, matched savings accounts called Individual Development Accounts (IDAs). Every dollar in savings deposited into an IDA by participants is matched, from $1 to $8 combined Federal and non-Federal funds, promoting savings and enabling participants to acquire a lasting economic asset. AFI project families use SUMMARY: Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 James Gatz, Program Manager, Assets for Independence, Office of Community Services, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 901 D Street, SW., 5th floor East, Washington, DC 20047. Telephone: 202–401–5284; E-mail: james.gatz@acf.hhs.gov. Dated: June 23, 2011. Lynda E. Perez, Acting Director, Division of Community Demonstration Programs, Office of Community Services. [FR Doc. 2011–16973 Filed 7–6–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4184–26–P CFDA Number: 93.602. Frm 00070 The project period for this award is November 1, 2010 through September 29, 2011. DATES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES PO 00000 their IDA savings, including the matching funds, to achieve any of three objectives: acquiring a first home; capitalizing a small business; or enrolling in postsecondary education or training. Additionally, the United Way of Abilene, Inc. provides basic financial management training and supportive services, such as financial education on owning and managing a bank account; credit counseling and repair; guidance in accessing refundable tax credits, including the Earned Income Tax Credit and the Child Tax Credit; and specialized training in owning particular economic assets for the long term. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration [Docket No. FDA–2010–D–0226] Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for Office of Management and Budget Review; Comment Request; Draft Guidance for Industry, Third Parties and Food and Drug Administration Staff; Medical Device ISO 13485:2003 Voluntary Audit Report Submission Program AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS. ACTION: Notice. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing that a proposed collection of information has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\07JYN1.SGM 07JYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 130 (Thursday, July 7, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 39879-39880]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-16988]



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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES



Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)




Request for Nominations of Candidates To Serve on the Board of 

Scientific Counselors, National Center for Environmental Health/Agency 

for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (BSC, NCEH/ATSDR), Centers 

for Disease Control and Prevention, Department of Health and Human 

Services (HHS)



    The NCEH/ATSDR is soliciting nominations for consideration of 

membership on the BSC. The BSC, NCEH/ATSDR provides advice and guidance 

to the Secretary, HHS; the Director, CDC; and the Director, NCEH/



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ATSDR, regarding program goals, objectives, strategies, and priorities 

in fulfillment of the agencies' mission to protect and promote people's 

health. The Board provides advice and guidance to help NCEH/ATSDR work 

more efficiently and effectively with its various constituents and to 

fulfill its mission in protecting America's health.

    Nominations are being sought for individuals who have expertise and 

qualifications necessary to contribute to the accomplishments of the 

Board's objectives. Nominees will be selected from experts having 

experience in preventing human diseases and disabilities caused by 

environmental conditions. Experts in the disciplines of toxicology, 

epidemiology, environmental or occupational medicine, behavioral 

science, risk assessment, exposure assessment, and experts in public 

health and other related disciplines will be considered. Balanced 

membership will depend upon several factors, including: (1) The 

committee's mission; (2) the geographic, ethnic, social, economic, or 

scientific impact of the advisory committee's recommendations; (3) the 

types of specific perspectives required, for example, those of 

consumers, technical experts, the public at-large, academia, business, 

or other sectors; (4) the need to obtain divergent points of view on 

the issues before the advisory committee; and (5) the relevance of 

State, local, or tribal governments to the development of the advisory 

committee's recommendations. Members may be invited to serve up to 

four-year terms. Nominees must be U.S. citizens.

    The following information must be submitted for each candidate: 

Name, affiliation, address, telephone number, and current curriculum 

vitae. E-mail addresses are requested if available. Nominations should 

be sent, in writing, and postmarked by October 31, 2011 to: Sandra 

Malcom, Committee Management Specialist, NCEH/ATSDR, CDC, 4770 Buford 

Highway (MS-F61), Chamblee, Georgia 30341. (E-mail address: 

sym6@CDC.GOV). Telephone and facsimile submissions cannot be accepted.

    Candidates invited to serve will be asked to submit the 

``Confidential Financial Disclosure Form for Special Government 

Employees Serving on Federal Advisory Committees at the Centers for 

Disease Control and Prevention.'' This form allows CDC to determine 

whether there is a statutory conflict between that person's public 

responsibilities as a Special Government Employee and private interests 

and activities, or the appearance of a lack of impartiality, as defined 

by Federal regulation. The form may be viewed and downloaded at https://www.usoge.gov/forms/oge450_pdf/oge450_accessible.pdf. This form 

should not be submitted as part of a nomination.

    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: June 30, 2011.

Elizabeth A. Millington,

Acting Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, Centers for 

Disease Control and Prevention.

[FR Doc. 2011-16988 Filed 7-6-11; 8:45 am]

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