2011 Parenteral Drug Association/Food and Drug Administration Joint Public Conference; Quality and Compliance in Today's Regulatory Enforcement Environment, 50741-50742 [2011-20791]

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It is VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:07 Aug 15, 2011 Jkt 223001 BILLING CODE 4160–01–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration [Docket No. FDA–2011–N–0002] 2011 Parenteral Drug Association/Food and Drug Administration Joint Public Conference; Quality and Compliance in Today’s Regulatory Enforcement Environment Food and Drug Administration, HHS. ACTION: Notice of public conference. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), in cosponsorship with Parenteral Drug Association (PDA), is announcing a public conference entitled ‘‘Quality and Compliance in Today’s Regulatory Enforcement Environment.’’ The conference will span 21⁄2 days and cover current issues affecting the industry as well as explore strategies and approaches for ensuring conformance with regulations to facilitate the development and continuous improvement of safe and effective medical products. The conference establishes a unique forum to discuss the foundations, emerging technologies and innovations in regulatory science, as well as the current quality and compliance areas of concerns. Meeting participants will hear from FDA and industry speakers about the requirements and best practices to consider while implementing robust quality systems in order to deliver the best quality product. Date and Time: The public conference will be held on September 19, 2011, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.; September 20, 2011, from 7:30 a.m. to 6:15 p.m.; and September 21, 2011, from 7:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Location: The public conference will be held at the Renaissance Hotel, 999 Ninth St., NW., Washington, DC 20001, 202–898–9000, FAX: 202–289–0947. PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 50741 Contact: Wanda Neal, Parenteral Drug Association, PDA Global Headquarters, Bethesda Towers, 4350 East West Hwy., suite 200, Bethesda, MD 20814, 301– 656–5900, FAX: 301–986–1093, e-mail: info@pda.org. Accommodations: Attendees are responsible for their own accommodations. To make reservations at the Renaissance Hotel at the reduced conference rate, contact the Renaissance Hotel (see Location)—cite the meeting code ‘‘PDA.’’ Room rates are: Single: $288, plus 14.5% state and local taxes and Double: $288, plus 14.5 percent state and local taxes. Reservations can be made on a space and rate availability basis. Registration: Attendees are encouraged to register at their earliest convenience. The PDA registration fees cover the cost of facilities, materials, and refreshments. Seats are limited; please submit your registration as soon as possible. Conference space will be filled in order of receipt of registration. Those accepted for the conference will receive confirmation. Registration will close after the conference is filled. Onsite registration will be available on a space available basis on each day of the public conference beginning at 7 a.m. on September 19, 2011. The cost of registration is as follows: COST OF REGISTRATION Affiliation PDA Members .............................. NonMembers ................................ PDA Member Government/Health Authority .................................... NonMember Government/Health Authority .................................... PDA Member Academic ............... NonMember Academic ................. PDA Member Students ................. NonMember Students ................... Fee $1,895 2,144 700 800 700 780 280 310 Please visit PDA’s Web site: https:// www.pda.org/pdafda2011 to confirm the prevailing registration fees. (FDA has verified the Web site address, but FDA is not responsible for any subsequent changes to the Web site after this document publishes in the Federal Register.) If you need special accommodations due to a disability, please contact Wanda Neal (see Contact), at least 7 days in advance of the conference. Registration Instructions: To register, please submit your name, affiliation, mailing address, telephone, fax number, and e-mail address, along with a check or money order payable to ‘‘PDA.’’ Mail to: PDA, Global Headquarters, Bethesda Towers, 4350 East West Hwy., suite 200, Bethesda, MD 20814. To register via the E:\FR\FM\16AUN1.SGM 16AUN1 emcdonald on DSK2BSOYB1PROD with NOTICES 50742 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 158 / Tuesday, August 16, 2011 / Notices Internet, go to PDA’s Web site: https:// www.pda.org/pdafda2011. The registrar will also accept payment by major credit cards (VISA/American Express/MasterCard only). For more information on the meeting, or for questions on registration, contact PDA (see Contact). Transcripts: As soon as a transcript is available, it can be obtained in either hardcopy or on CD–ROM, after submission of a Freedom of Information request. Written requests are to be sent to Division of Freedom of Information (ELEM–1029), Food and Drug Administration, 12420 Parklawn Dr., Element Bldg., Rockville, MD 20857. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The PDA/ FDA joint public conference offers the unique opportunity for participants to join FDA representatives and industry experts in face-to-face dialogues. Each year, FDA speakers provide updates on current efforts affecting the development of global regulatory strategies, while industry professionals from some of today’s leading pharmaceutical companies present case studies on how they employ global strategies in their daily processes. Through a series of sessions and meetings, the conference will provide participants with the opportunity to hear directly from FDA experts and representatives of global regulatory authorities on best practices, including: • Accountability in a Global Environment—Enforcement and Supply Chain • Office of International Programs 101 & Foreign Inspections • International Conference on Harmonization Q11 • New Regulations—Status Update • First Cycle Review • Drug Safety • Good Inspection Practices— Domestic • Process Validation • Emerging Regulations for Positron Emission Tomography • FDA/Pharmaceutical Inspection Cooperation Scheme • Standards • International Compliance Update • Good Manufacturing Practice Life Cycle • Supply Chain To help ensure the quality of FDAregulated products, the workshop helps to achieve objectives set forth in section 406 of the FDA Modernization Act of 1997 (21 U.S.C. 393) which includes working closely with stakeholders and maximizing the availability and clarity of information to stakeholders and the public. The workshop also is consistent with the Small Business Regulatory VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:07 Aug 15, 2011 Jkt 223001 Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104–121), as outreach activities by Government Agencies to small businesses. 93.846–93.878, 93.892, 93.893, National Institutes of Health, HHS) Dated: August 9, 2011. Anna P. Snouffer, Deputy Director, Office of Federal Advisory Committee Policy. Dated: August 11, 2011. Leslie Kux, Acting Assistant Commissioner for Policy. [FR Doc. 2011–20829 Filed 8–15–11; 8:45 am] [FR Doc. 2011–20791 Filed 8–15–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4140–01–P BILLING CODE 4160–01–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES National Institutes of Health National Institutes of Health Center for Scientific Review; Notice of Closed Meetings National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Notice of Closed Meeting Pursuant to section 10(d) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended (5 U.S.C. 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Dates: September 19, 2011. Time: 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Agenda: To review and evaluate grant applications. Place: Melrose Hotel, 2430 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20037. Contact Person: Suzanne Ryan, PhD, Scientific Review Officer, Center for Scientific Review, National Institutes of Health, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Room 3139, MSC 7770, Bethesda, MD 20892, (301) 435– 1712, ryansj@csr.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, PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Name of Committee: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Special Emphasis Panel; T35 Training Grant in Pediatric Respiratory, Sleep, and Transfusion Medicine. Date: September 7, 2011. 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). 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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 158 (Tuesday, August 16, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 50741-50742]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-20791]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Food and Drug Administration

[Docket No. FDA-2011-N-0002]


2011 Parenteral Drug Association/Food and Drug Administration 
Joint Public Conference; Quality and Compliance in Today's Regulatory 
Enforcement Environment

AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS.

ACTION: Notice of public conference.

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    The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), in cosponsorship with 
Parenteral Drug Association (PDA), is announcing a public conference 
entitled ``Quality and Compliance in Today's Regulatory Enforcement 
Environment.'' The conference will span 2\1/2\ days and cover current 
issues affecting the industry as well as explore strategies and 
approaches for ensuring conformance with regulations to facilitate the 
development and continuous improvement of safe and effective medical 
products. The conference establishes a unique forum to discuss the 
foundations, emerging technologies and innovations in regulatory 
science, as well as the current quality and compliance areas of 
concerns. Meeting participants will hear from FDA and industry speakers 
about the requirements and best practices to consider while 
implementing robust quality systems in order to deliver the best 
quality product.
    Date and Time: The public conference will be held on September 19, 
2011, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.; September 20, 2011, from 7:30 a.m. to 6:15 
p.m.; and September 21, 2011, from 7:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
    Location: The public conference will be held at the Renaissance 
Hotel, 999 Ninth St., NW., Washington, DC 20001, 202-898-9000, FAX: 
202-289-0947.
    Contact: Wanda Neal, Parenteral Drug Association, PDA Global 
Headquarters, Bethesda Towers, 4350 East West Hwy., suite 200, 
Bethesda, MD 20814, 301-656-5900, FAX: 301-986-1093, e-mail: 
info@pda.org.
    Accommodations: Attendees are responsible for their own 
accommodations. To make reservations at the Renaissance Hotel at the 
reduced conference rate, contact the Renaissance Hotel (see Location)--
cite the meeting code ``PDA.'' Room rates are: Single: $288, plus 14.5% 
state and local taxes and Double: $288, plus 14.5 percent state and 
local taxes. Reservations can be made on a space and rate availability 
basis.
    Registration: Attendees are encouraged to register at their 
earliest convenience. The PDA registration fees cover the cost of 
facilities, materials, and refreshments. Seats are limited; please 
submit your registration as soon as possible. Conference space will be 
filled in order of receipt of registration. Those accepted for the 
conference will receive confirmation. Registration will close after the 
conference is filled. Onsite registration will be available on a space 
available basis on each day of the public conference beginning at 7 
a.m. on September 19, 2011. The cost of registration is as follows:

                          Cost of Registration
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                         Affiliation                              Fee
------------------------------------------------------------------------
PDA Members..................................................     $1,895
NonMembers...................................................      2,144
PDA Member Government/Health Authority.......................        700
NonMember Government/Health Authority........................        800
PDA Member Academic..........................................        700
NonMember Academic...........................................        780
PDA Member Students..........................................        280
NonMember Students...........................................        310
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    Please visit PDA's Web site: https://www.pda.org/pdafda2011 to 
confirm the prevailing registration fees. (FDA has verified the Web 
site address, but FDA is not responsible for any subsequent changes to 
the Web site after this document publishes in the Federal Register.)
    If you need special accommodations due to a disability, please 
contact Wanda Neal (see Contact), at least 7 days in advance of the 
conference.
    Registration Instructions: To register, please submit your name, 
affiliation, mailing address, telephone, fax number, and e-mail 
address, along with a check or money order payable to ``PDA.'' Mail to: 
PDA, Global Headquarters, Bethesda Towers, 4350 East West Hwy., suite 
200, Bethesda, MD 20814. To register via the

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Internet, go to PDA's Web site: https://www.pda.org/pdafda2011.
    The registrar will also accept payment by major credit cards (VISA/
American Express/MasterCard only). For more information on the meeting, 
or for questions on registration, contact PDA (see Contact).
    Transcripts: As soon as a transcript is available, it can be 
obtained in either hardcopy or on CD-ROM, after submission of a Freedom 
of Information request. Written requests are to be sent to Division of 
Freedom of Information (ELEM-1029), Food and Drug Administration, 12420 
Parklawn Dr., Element Bldg., Rockville, MD 20857.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The PDA/FDA joint public conference offers 
the unique opportunity for participants to join FDA representatives and 
industry experts in face-to-face dialogues. Each year, FDA speakers 
provide updates on current efforts affecting the development of global 
regulatory strategies, while industry professionals from some of 
today's leading pharmaceutical companies present case studies on how 
they employ global strategies in their daily processes.
    Through a series of sessions and meetings, the conference will 
provide participants with the opportunity to hear directly from FDA 
experts and representatives of global regulatory authorities on best 
practices, including:
     Accountability in a Global Environment--Enforcement and 
Supply Chain
     Office of International Programs 101 & Foreign Inspections
     International Conference on Harmonization Q11
     New Regulations--Status Update
     First Cycle Review
     Drug Safety
     Good Inspection Practices--Domestic
     Process Validation
     Emerging Regulations for Positron Emission Tomography
     FDA/Pharmaceutical Inspection Co-operation Scheme
     Standards
     International Compliance Update
     Good Manufacturing Practice Life Cycle
     Supply Chain
    To help ensure the quality of FDA-regulated products, the workshop 
helps to achieve objectives set forth in section 406 of the FDA 
Modernization Act of 1997 (21 U.S.C. 393) which includes working 
closely with stakeholders and maximizing the availability and clarity 
of information to stakeholders and the public. The workshop also is 
consistent with the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act 
of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-121), as outreach activities by Government 
Agencies to small businesses.

    Dated: August 11, 2011.
Leslie Kux,
Acting Assistant Commissioner for Policy.
[FR Doc. 2011-20791 Filed 8-15-11; 8:45 am]
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