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Availability of Draft NTP Monograph on
the Health Effects of Low-Level Lead;
Request for Comments;
Announcement of a Panel Meeting to
Peer Review Draft Monograph
Division of the National
Toxicology Program (DNTP), National
Institute of Environmental Health
Sciences (NIEHS), National Institutes of
Health.
ACTION: Availability of Draft NTP
Monograph; Request for Comments;
Announcement of a Peer Review Panel
Meeting.
AGENCY:
The NTP announces the
availability of the Draft NTP Monograph
on the Health Effects of Low-level Lead
(available at https://ntp.niehs.nih.gov/go/
36639) that will be peer-reviewed by an
NTP Peer Review Panel at a meeting on
November 17–18, 2011. The meeting is
open to the public with time scheduled
for oral public comment. The NTP also
invites written comments on the draft
monograph (see Request for Comments
below).
SUMMARY:
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The meeting is scheduled for
November 17–18, 2011. Although two
days are set aside for the meeting, it may
adjourn sooner if the panel completes
its peer review of the draft monograph.
The draft NTP monograph should be
available for public comment by
October 14, 2011. The deadline to
submit written comments is November
3, 2011, and the deadline for preregistration to attend the meeting and/
or provide oral comments is November
10, 2011.
ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at
the Rodbell Auditorium, Rall Building,
NIEHS, 111 T. W. Alexander Drive,
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709.
Public comments and any other
correspondence on the draft monograph
should be sent to Danica Andrews,
NIEHS, P.O. Box 12233, MD K2–03,
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709, Fax:
(919) 541–0295, or
andrewsda@niehs.nih.gov. Courier
address: 530 Davis Drive, Room 2142,
Morrisville, NC 27560. Individuals with
disabilities who need accommodation to
participate in this event should contact
Danica Andrews at voice telephone:
(919) 541–2595 or e-mail:
andrewsda@niehs.nih.gov. TTY users
should contact the Federal TTY Relay
Service at 800–877–8339. Requests
should be made at least five business
days in advance of the event.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Danica Andrews, NTP Designated
Federal Officer, (919) 541–2595,
andrewsda@niehs.nih.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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Background
The panel will peer review the Draft
NTP Monograph on the Health Effects of
Low-level Lead, prepared by the Office
of Health Assessment and Translation
(OHAT, formerly the Center for the
Evaluation of Risks to Human
Reproduction [CERHR]), DNTP. Lead
exposure is a significant health concern
despite policies and practices that have
resulted in continued progress in
reducing exposures and lowering blood
lead levels in the U.S. population.
OHAT selected low-level lead for
evaluation because of: (1) Widespread
human exposure, (2) published studies
on health effects associated with low
blood lead levels (< 10 mg/dL) in
humans, and (3) public concern. An
evaluation of low-level lead was
initially discussed by the NTP Board of
Scientific Counselors (BSC) on
December 6, 2007 (72 FR 58854), the
approach for the evaluation was
discussed at the May 10, 2010 BSC
meeting (75 FR 12244), and a call for
information and nomination of experts
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was published on August 23, 2010
(75 FR 51815).
Preliminary Agenda and Availability of
Meeting Materials
The preliminary agenda and draft
monograph should be posted on the
NTP Web site (https://ntp.niehs.nih.gov/
go/36639) by October 14, 2011. Any
additional information, when available,
will be posted on the NTP Web site or
may be requested in hardcopy from the
Designated Federal Officer (see
ADDRESSES above). Following the
meeting, a report of the peer review will
be prepared and made available on the
NTP Web site.
Attendance and Registration
The meeting is scheduled for
November 17, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
E.S.T. and November 18, from 8:30 a.m.
until adjournment. Although two days
are set aside for the meeting, it may
adjourn sooner if the panel completes
its peer review of the draft monograph.
The meeting is open to the public with
attendance limited only by the space
available. Individuals who plan to
attend are encouraged to register online
at the NTP Web site (https://
ntp.niehs.nih.gov/go/36639) by
November 10, 2011, to facilitate access
to the NIEHS campus. A photo ID is
required to access the NIEHS campus.
The NTP is making plans to webcast the
meeting at https://www.niehs.nih.gov/
news/video/live. Registered attendees
are encouraged to access the meeting
page to stay abreast of the most current
information regarding the meeting.
Request for Comments
The NTP invites written comments on
the draft monograph, which should be
received by November 3, 2011, to enable
review by the panel and NTP staff prior
to the meeting. Persons submitting
written comments should include their
name, affiliation, mailing address,
phone, e-mail, and sponsoring
organization (if any) with the document.
Written comments received in response
to this notice will be posted on the NTP
Web site, and the submitter will be
identified by name, affiliation, and/or
sponsoring organization.
Public input at this meeting is also
invited, and time is set aside for the
presentation of oral comments on the
draft monograph. In addition to inperson oral comments at the meeting at
the NIEHS, public comments can be
presented by teleconference line. There
will be 50 lines for this call; 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
November 17 and from 8:30 until
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public comments will be received only
during the formal public comment
periods indicated on the preliminary
agenda. Each organization is allowed
one time slot. At least 7 minutes will be
allotted to each speaker, and if time
permits, may be extended to 10 minutes
at the discretion of the chair. Persons
wishing to make an oral presentation are
asked to notify Danica Andrews via
online registration at https://
ntp.niehs.nih.gov/go/36639, phone, or
e-mail (see ADDRESSES above) by
November 10, 2011, and if possible, to
send a copy of their slides and/or
statement or talking points at that time.
Written statements can supplement and
may expand the oral presentation.
Registration for oral comments will also
be available at the meeting, 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 on-site.
Background Information on OHAT and
NTP Peer Review Panels
The NIEHS/NTP established OHAT to
serve as an environmental health
resource to the public and to regulatory
and health agencies. This office
conducts evaluations to assess the
evidence that environmental chemicals,
physical substances, or mixtures
(collectively referred to as ‘‘substances’’)
cause adverse health effects and
provides opinions on whether these
substances may be of concern given
what is known about current human
exposure levels. OHAT also organizes
workshops or state-of-the-science
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importance in environmental health
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published as NTP Monographs.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Availability of Draft NTP Monograph on the Health Effects of Low-
Level Lead; Request for Comments; Announcement of a Panel Meeting to
Peer Review Draft Monograph
AGENCY: Division of the National Toxicology Program (DNTP), National
Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), National Institutes
of Health.
ACTION: Availability of Draft NTP Monograph; Request for Comments;
Announcement of a Peer Review Panel Meeting.
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SUMMARY: The NTP announces the availability of the Draft NTP Monograph
on the Health Effects of Low-level Lead (available at https://ntp.niehs.nih.gov/go/36639) that will be peer-reviewed by an NTP Peer
Review Panel at a meeting on November 17-18, 2011. The meeting is open
to the public with time scheduled for oral public comment. The NTP also
invites written comments on the draft monograph (see Request for
Comments below).
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DATES: The meeting is scheduled for November 17-18, 2011. Although two
days are set aside for the meeting, it may adjourn sooner if the panel
completes its peer review of the draft monograph. The draft NTP
monograph should be available for public comment by October 14, 2011.
The deadline to submit written comments is November 3, 2011, and the
deadline for pre-registration to attend the meeting and/or provide oral
comments is November 10, 2011.
ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Rodbell Auditorium, Rall
Building, NIEHS, 111 T. W. Alexander Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC
27709. Public comments and any other correspondence on the draft
monograph should be sent to Danica Andrews, NIEHS, P.O. Box 12233, MD
K2-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709, Fax: (919) 541-0295, or
andrewsda@niehs.nih.gov. Courier address: 530 Davis Drive, Room 2142,
Morrisville, NC 27560. Individuals with disabilities who need
accommodation to participate in this event should contact Danica
Andrews at voice telephone: (919) 541-2595 or e-mail:
andrewsda@niehs.nih.gov. TTY users should contact the Federal TTY Relay
Service at 800-877-8339. Requests should be made at least five business
days in advance of the event.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Danica Andrews, NTP Designated Federal
Officer, (919) 541-2595, andrewsda@niehs.nih.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
The panel will peer review the Draft NTP Monograph on the Health
Effects of Low-level Lead, prepared by the Office of Health Assessment
and Translation (OHAT, formerly the Center for the Evaluation of Risks
to Human Reproduction [CERHR]), DNTP. Lead exposure is a significant
health concern despite policies and practices that have resulted in
continued progress in reducing exposures and lowering blood lead levels
in the U.S. population. OHAT selected low-level lead for evaluation
because of: (1) Widespread human exposure, (2) published studies on
health effects associated with low blood lead levels (< 10 [mu]g/dL) in
humans, and (3) public concern. An evaluation of low-level lead was
initially discussed by the NTP Board of Scientific Counselors (BSC) on
December 6, 2007 (72 FR 58854), the approach for the evaluation was
discussed at the May 10, 2010 BSC meeting (75 FR 12244), and a call for
information and nomination of experts was published on August 23, 2010
(75 FR 51815).
Preliminary Agenda and Availability of Meeting Materials
The preliminary agenda and draft monograph should be posted on the
NTP Web site (https://ntp.niehs.nih.gov/go/36639) by October 14, 2011.
Any additional information, when available, will be posted on the NTP
Web site or may be requested in hardcopy from the Designated Federal
Officer (see ADDRESSES above). Following the meeting, a report of the
peer review will be prepared and made available on the NTP Web site.
Attendance and Registration
The meeting is scheduled for November 17, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
E.S.T. and November 18, from 8:30 a.m. until adjournment. Although two
days are set aside for the meeting, it may adjourn sooner if the panel
completes its peer review of the draft monograph. The meeting is open
to the public with attendance limited only by the space available.
Individuals who plan to attend are encouraged to register online at the
NTP Web site (https://ntp.niehs.nih.gov/go/36639) by November 10, 2011,
to facilitate access to the NIEHS campus. A photo ID is required to
access the NIEHS campus. The NTP is making plans to webcast the meeting
at https://www.niehs.nih.gov/news/video/live. Registered attendees are
encouraged to access the meeting page to stay abreast of the most
current information regarding the meeting.
Request for Comments
The NTP invites written comments on the draft monograph, which
should be received by November 3, 2011, to enable review by the panel
and NTP staff prior to the meeting. Persons submitting written comments
should include their name, affiliation, mailing address, phone, e-mail,
and sponsoring organization (if any) with the document. Written
comments received in response to this notice will be posted on the NTP
Web site, and the submitter will be identified by name, affiliation,
and/or sponsoring organization.
Public input at this meeting is also invited, and time is set aside
for the presentation of oral comments on the draft monograph. In
addition to in-person oral comments at the meeting at the NIEHS, public
comments can be presented by teleconference line. There will be 50
lines for this call; 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
November 17 and from 8:30 until adjournment on November 18, although
public comments will be received only during the formal public comment
periods indicated on the preliminary agenda. Each organization is
allowed one time slot. At least 7 minutes will be allotted to each
speaker, and if time permits, may be extended to 10 minutes at the
discretion of the chair. Persons wishing to make an oral presentation
are asked to notify Danica Andrews via online registration at https://ntp.niehs.nih.gov/go/36639, phone, or e-mail (see ADDRESSES above) by
November 10, 2011, and if possible, to send a copy of their slides and/
or statement or talking points at that time. Written statements can
supplement and may expand the oral presentation. Registration for oral
comments will also be available at the meeting, 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 on-site.
Background Information on OHAT and NTP Peer Review Panels
The NIEHS/NTP established OHAT to serve as an environmental health
resource to the public and to regulatory and health agencies. This
office conducts evaluations to assess the evidence that environmental
chemicals, physical substances, or mixtures (collectively referred to
as ``substances'') cause adverse health effects and provides opinions
on whether these substances may be of concern given what is known about
current human exposure levels. OHAT also organizes workshops or state-
of-the-science evaluations to address issues of importance in
environmental health sciences. OHAT assessments are published as NTP
Monographs. Information about OHAT is found at https://ntp.niehs.nih.gov/go/ohat.
NTP panels are technical, scientific advisory bodies established on
an ``as needed'' basis to provide independent scientific peer review
and advise the NTP on agents of public health concern, new/revised
toxicological test methods, or other issues. These panels help ensure
transparent, unbiased, and scientifically rigorous input to the program
for its use in making credible decisions about human hazard, setting
research and testing priorities, and providing information to
regulatory agencies about alternative methods for toxicity screening.
The NTP welcomes nominations of scientific experts for upcoming panels.
Scientists interested in serving on an NTP panel should provide a
current curriculum vitae to Danica Andrews (see ADDRESSES). The
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authority for NTP panels is provided by 42 U.S.C. 217a; section 222 of
the Public Health Service (PHS) Act, as amended. The panel is governed
by the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended (5 U.S.C. Appendix
2), which sets forth standards for the formation and use of advisory
committees.
Dated: September 26, 2011.
John R. Bucher,
Associate Director, National Toxicology Program.
[FR Doc. 2011-25726 Filed 10-4-11; 8:45 am]
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