Request for Comments on Research Across Borders: Proceedings of the International Research Panel of the Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues, 55914-55915 [2011-23030]

Download as PDF 55914 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 175 / Friday, September 9, 2011 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES HIT Policy Committee’s Workgroup Meetings; Notice of Meetings Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology, HHS. ACTION: Notice of meetings. AGENCY: mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES This notice announces forthcoming subcommittee meetings of a federal advisory committee of the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC). The meetings will be open to the public via dial-in access only. Name of Committees: HIT Policy Committee’s Workgroups: Meaningful Use, Privacy & Security Tiger Team, Quality Measures, Adoption/Certification, and Information Exchange workgroups. General Function of the Committee: To provide recommendations to the National Coordinator on a policy framework for the development and adoption of a nationwide health information technology infrastructure that permits the electronic exchange and use of health information as is consistent with the Federal Health IT Strategic Plan and that includes recommendations on the areas in which standards, implementation specifications, and certification criteria are needed. Date and Time: The HIT Policy Committee Workgroups will hold the following public meetings during October 2011: October 5 and 6, Meaningful Use Workgroup’s hearing and public meeting, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m./ET; October 7th, Privacy & Security Tiger Team, 2 to 4 p.m./ET; October 18th Meaningful Use Workgroup, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m./ET; October 20th, Privacy & Security Tiger Team, 2 to 4 p.m./ET. 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[FR Doc. 2011–23049 Filed 9–8–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4150–45–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Request for Comments on Research Across Borders: Proceedings of the International Research Panel of the Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health, Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues is requesting public comment on the report of the International Research Panel titled, Research Across Borders: Proceedings of the International Research Panel of the Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues, available for review at https:// www.bioethics.gov. SUMMARY: To assure consideration, comments must be received by October 11, 2011. ADDRESSES: Individuals, groups, and organizations interested in commenting on this study may submit comments by e-mail to info@bioethics.gov or by mail to the following address: Public DATES: PO 00000 Frm 00048 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Commentary, Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues, 1425 New York Ave., NW., Suite C–100, Washington, DC 20005. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Hillary Wicai Viers, Communications Director, Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues, 1425 New York Avenue, NW., Suite C–100, Washington, DC 20005. Telephone: 202–233–3960. E-mail: Hillary.Viers@bioethics.gov. Additional information may be obtained at https:// www.bioethics.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On November 24, 2009, the President established the Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues (Commission) to advise him on bioethical issues generated by novel and emerging research in biomedicine and related areas of science and technology. The Commission is charged to identify and promote policies and practices that assure ethically responsible conduct of scientific research, healthcare delivery, and technological innovation. In undertaking these duties, the Commission seeks to identify and examine specific bioethical, legal, and social issues related to potential scientific and technological advances; examine diverse perspectives and possibilities for international collaboration on these issues; and recommend legal, regulatory, or policy actions as appropriate. On October 1, 2010, the U.S. Government disclosed that it had supported research on sexually transmitted diseases in Guatemala from 1946 to 1948 involving the intentional infection of vulnerable human populations. In response, President Barack Obama directed the Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues (the Commission) to ‘‘oversee a thorough fact-finding investigation into the specifics’’ of the U.S. Public Health Service supported research, and to conduct a review of current human subjects protection ‘‘to determine if Federal regulations and international standards adequately guard the health and well-being of participants in scientific studies supported by the Federal Government.’’ The President asked specifically for assurance ‘‘that current rules for research participants protect people from harm or unethical treatment, domestically as well as internationally.’’ President Obama directed the Commission to consult with its counterparts in the global community and to seek the insight of international experts as part of its work on contemporary protections for human subjects of research. The Commission E:\FR\FM\09SEN1.SGM 09SEN1 55915 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 175 / Friday, September 9, 2011 / Notices assembled a subcommittee called the International Research Panel, which met three times in 2011. The proceedings of the International Research Panel are now available for public review and comment at the Commission’s Web site, www.bioethics.gov. Please address comments by e-mail to info@bioethics.gov, or by mail to the following address: Public Commentary, Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues, 1425 New York Ave., NW., Suite C–100, Washington, DC 20005. Comments will be publicly available, including any personally identifiable or confidential business information that they contain. Trade secrets should not be submitted. Dated: August 30, 2011. Valerie H. Bonham, Executive Director, Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues. 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Proposed Project CDC Diabetes Prevention Recognition Program (DPRP)—New—Division of Diabetes Translation, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Background and Brief Description The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is establishing the CDC Diabetes Prevention Recognition Program (DPRP) as authorized by Section 399–V of Public Law 111–148, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The DPRP will provide a mechanism for recognizing organizations that deliver effective, community-based type 2 diabetes prevention programs according to written program standards. CDC will collect information to monitor, evaluate, and provide technical assistance to organizations that apply for recognition through the DPRP. Applicant organizations may be publicor private-sector entities. Information collection will include a one-time, online application form to verify the organization’s eligibility. Thereafter, each applicant organization will submit de-identified program evaluation (process and outcome) data to CDC every six months. Information will be collected electronically. CDC will use the information to monitor program fidelity to a CDC-approved diabetes prevention curriculum, to evaluate its effectiveness and to provide targeted technical assistance to applicant organizations. Contact information for organizations that fully meet DPRP standards will be made available on the DPRP Web site. OMB approval is requested for three years. CDC anticipates seeking continued OMB approval throughout the lifetime of the DPRP. Participation in the DPRP is voluntary, and there are no costs to organizations other than their time. The total estimated annualized burden hours are 600. ESTIMATED ANNUALIZED BURDEN HOURS Number of respondents Number of responses per respondent Avg. burden per response (in hrs) DPRP Application Form ........................ 120 1 1 DPRP Evaluation Data ......................... 240 2 1 Type of respondent Form name Organizations that deliver type 2 diabetes prevention programs. Dated: August 31, 2011. Daniel Holcomb, Reports Clearance Officer, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [FR Doc. 2011–22789 Filed 9–8–11; 8:45 am] mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES BILLING CODE 4163–18–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Request for Nominations of Candidates to Serve on the Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection and Control Advisory Committee (BCCEDCAC) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is soliciting nominations for membership on the BCCEDCAC. 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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 175 (Friday, September 9, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 55914-55915]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-23030]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES


Request for Comments on Research Across Borders: Proceedings of 
the International Research Panel of the Presidential Commission for the 
Study of Bioethical Issues

AGENCY: Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the 
Assistant Secretary for Health, Presidential Commission for the Study 
of Bioethical Issues.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues 
is requesting public comment on the report of the International 
Research Panel titled, Research Across Borders: Proceedings of the 
International Research Panel of the Presidential Commission for the 
Study of Bioethical Issues, available for review at https://www.bioethics.gov.

DATES: To assure consideration, comments must be received by October 
11, 2011.

ADDRESSES: Individuals, groups, and organizations interested in 
commenting on this study may submit comments by e-mail to 
info@bioethics.gov or by mail to the following address: Public 
Commentary, Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues, 
1425 New York Ave., NW., Suite C-100, Washington, DC 20005.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Hillary Wicai Viers, Communications 
Director, Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues, 
1425 New York Avenue, NW., Suite C-100, Washington, DC 20005. 
Telephone: 202-233-3960. E-mail: Hillary.Viers@bioethics.gov. 
Additional information may be obtained at https://www.bioethics.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On November 24, 2009, the President 
established the Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical 
Issues (Commission) to advise him on bioethical issues generated by 
novel and emerging research in biomedicine and related areas of science 
and technology. The Commission is charged to identify and promote 
policies and practices that assure ethically responsible conduct of 
scientific research, healthcare delivery, and technological innovation. 
In undertaking these duties, the Commission seeks to identify and 
examine specific bioethical, legal, and social issues related to 
potential scientific and technological advances; examine diverse 
perspectives and possibilities for international collaboration on these 
issues; and recommend legal, regulatory, or policy actions as 
appropriate.
    On October 1, 2010, the U.S. Government disclosed that it had 
supported research on sexually transmitted diseases in Guatemala from 
1946 to 1948 involving the intentional infection of vulnerable human 
populations. In response, President Barack Obama directed the 
Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues (the 
Commission) to ``oversee a thorough fact-finding investigation into the 
specifics'' of the U.S. Public Health Service supported research, and 
to conduct a review of current human subjects protection ``to determine 
if Federal regulations and international standards adequately guard the 
health and well-being of participants in scientific studies supported 
by the Federal Government.'' The President asked specifically for 
assurance ``that current rules for research participants protect people 
from harm or unethical treatment, domestically as well as 
internationally.'' President Obama directed the Commission to consult 
with its counterparts in the global community and to seek the insight 
of international experts as part of its work on contemporary 
protections for human subjects of research. The Commission

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assembled a subcommittee called the International Research Panel, which 
met three times in 2011. The proceedings of the International Research 
Panel are now available for public review and comment at the 
Commission's Web site, www.bioethics.gov.
    Please address comments by e-mail to info@bioethics.gov, or by mail 
to the following address: Public Commentary, Presidential Commission 
for the Study of Bioethical Issues, 1425 New York Ave., NW., Suite C-
100, Washington, DC 20005. Comments will be publicly available, 
including any personally identifiable or confidential business 
information that they contain. Trade secrets should not be submitted.

    Dated: August 30, 2011.
Valerie H. Bonham,
Executive Director, Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical 
Issues.
[FR Doc. 2011-23030 Filed 9-8-11; 8:45 am]
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