Proposed National Toxicology Program (NTP) Review Process for the Report on Carcinogens: Request for Public Comment and Listening Session: Amended Notice, 71037-71038 [2011-29615]

Download as PDF 71037 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 221 / Wednesday, November 16, 2011 / Notices ESTIMATED ANNUALIZED BURDEN TABLE Type of respondent Forms MFS–IP MFS–IP MFS–IP MFS–IP Follow-up Follow-up Follow-up Follow-up Survey—Fathers (9 & 18 month) Survey—Partners (9 & 18 month) Survey—Fathers (34 month) ........ Survey—Partners (34 month) ....... Totals .................................................................... Keith A. Tucker, Paperwork Reduction Act Reports Clearance Officer, Office of the Secretary. [FR Doc. 2011–29563 Filed 11–15–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4150–05–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES [Document Identifier OS–0990–0263] Agency Information Collection Request; 60-Day Public Comment Request Office of the Secretary. In compliance with the requirement of section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Office of the Secretary (OS), Department of Health and Human Services, is publishing the following summary of a proposed information collection request for public comment. Interested persons are invited to send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including any of the following subjects: (1) The necessity and utility of the proposed information collection for the proper performance of the agency’s functions; (2) the accuracy of the estimated burden; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the AGENCY: Individuals individuals Individuals Individuals Number of responses per respondent Number of respondents Average burden (in hours) per response ............ ............ ............ ............ 321 489 463 463 1 1 1 1 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 .............................. ........................ ........................ ........................ Annual burden 481.5 733.5 694.5 694.5 2604 [Section 103(a)]; and (2) certify to the awarding department or agency that the application or proposal for research has been reviewed and approved by an IRB designated in the assurance [Sections 103(b) and (f)]. The Office for Human Research Protections is requesting a three-year extension of the Protection of Human Subjects: Assurance Identification/IRB Certification/ Declaration of Exemption Form. That form is designed to promote uniformity among departments and agencies, and to help ensure common means of ascertaining institutional review board certifications and other reporting requirements relating to the protection of human subjects in research. Respondents are institutions engaged in research involving human subjects where the research is supported by HHS. Institutional use of the form is also relied upon by other federal departments and agencies that have codified or follow the Federal Policy for the Protection of Human Subjects (Common Rule). There are an estimated total of 25,000 human research studies supported each year, an average of 2 certifications per institutions and an estimated one-half hour per certification, for a total burden of 12,000 hours. Data is collected as needed. information to be collected; and (4) the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology to minimize the information collection burden. To obtain copies of the supporting statement and any related forms for the proposed paperwork collections referenced above, email your request, including your address, phone number, OMB number, and OS document identifier, to Sherette.funncoleman@hhs.gov, or call the Reports Clearance Office on (202) 690–6162. Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collections must be directed to the OS Paperwork Clearance Officer at the above email address within 60 days. Proposed Project: Protection of Human Subjects: Assurance Identification/IRB Certification/ Declaration of Exemption Form— Extension—OMB No. 0990–0263— Office for Human Research Protections. Abstract: The Federal Policy for the Protection of Human Subjects, known as the Common Rule, requires that before engaging in non-exempt human subjects research that is conducted or supported by a Common Rule department or agency, each institution must: (1) Hold an applicable assurance of compliance ESTIMATED ANNUALIZED BURDEN IN HOURS Number of respondents Number of responses per respondent Hours per response Response burden hours Protection of Human Subjects: Assurance Identification/IRB Certification/ Declaration of Exemption ............................................................................. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Form name 12,000 2 0.5 12,000 Keith A. Tucker, Paperwork Reduction Act Reports Clearance Officer, Office of the Secretary. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES [FR Doc. 2011–29562 Filed 11–15–11; 8:45 am] Proposed National Toxicology Program (NTP) Review Process for the Report on Carcinogens: Request for Public Comment and Listening Session: Amended Notice BILLING CODE 4150–36–P Division of the National Toxicology Program (DNTP), National AGENCY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:45 Nov 15, 2011 Jkt 226001 PO 00000 Frm 00084 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS); National Institutes of Health (NIH). Extension of time for the public listing session and increase in the number of oral presenters. ACTION: The NTP announces that the public listening session on the proposed review process for the Report on SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\16NON1.SGM 16NON1 71038 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 221 / Wednesday, November 16, 2011 / Notices Carcinogens on November 29, 2011, has been extended from 1–5 p.m. (EST) to 1–7 p.m. (EST). Registration to present oral remarks is increased from the first 15 to the first 23 registrants who wish to speak, with one time slot per organization. However, the total number of connections available for all registrants (including speakers plus observers) remains at 50. Presenters will speak in the order that they are registered. The agenda, including the list of speakers, will be posted on the NTP Web site (https://ntp.niehs.nih.gov/ go/rocprocess) prior to the November 29, 2011, listening session. Information regarding the listening session was published on October 31, 2011, in the Federal Register (76 FR 67200) and is available on the NTP Web site (https:// ntp.niehs.nih.gov/go/rocprocess). The guidelines and deadlines published in the Federal Register notice still apply except as noted above. Any updates or additional information will be posted on the NTP Web site. The public listening session will be held November 29, 2011, 1–7 p.m. (EST). The deadline for submission of written comments is November 30, 2011, and the deadline to register for the public listening session is November 21, 2011. Registrants will receive information to access the listening session on or before November 22, 2011, and speakers should send oral statements and/or slides by close of business on November 21, 2011. DATES: Written public comments and materials from speakers for the listening session should be sent to Dr. Ruth Lunn, Director, Office of the Report on Carcinogens, DNTP, NIEHS, P.O. Box 12233, MD K2–14, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709; telephone: (919) 316–4637 or email lunn@niehs.nih.gov. Courier address: NIEHS, Room 2006, 530 Davis Drive, Morrisville, NC 27560. Registration for the listening session is via the NTP Web site (https://ntp.niehs.nih.gov/go/ rocprocess). TTY users should contact the Federal TTY Relay Service at (800) 877–8330. Requests must be made at least 5 business days in advance of the listening session. ADDRESSES: mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Questions or comments should be directed to Dr. Lunn (see ADDRESSES). Dated: November 8, 2011. John R. Bucher, Associate Director, National Toxicology Program. [FR Doc. 2011–29615 Filed 11–15–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4140–01–P VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:45 Nov 15, 2011 Jkt 226001 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services [Document Identifier: CMS–10408] Emergency Clearance: Public Information Collection Requirements Submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, HHS. In compliance with the requirement of section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Department of Health and Human Services, is publishing the following summary of proposed collections for public comment. Interested persons are invited to send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including any of the following subjects: (1) The necessity and utility of the proposed information collection for the proper performance of the agency’s functions; (2) the accuracy of the estimated burden; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology to minimize the information collection burden. We are, however, requesting an emergency review of the information collection referenced below. In compliance with the requirement of section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we have submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) the following requirements for emergency review. We are requesting an emergency review because the collection of this information is needed before the expiration of the normal time limits under OMB’s regulations at 5 CFR Part 1320.13. This is necessary to ensure compliance with an initiative of the Administration. We cannot reasonably comply with the normal clearance procedures in that public harm is reasonably likely to result if normal clearance procedures are followed as stated in 5 CFR 1320.13(a)(2)(i). CMS’ use of the information collection request discussed in this notice is essential in order to comply with the requirements, under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (42 U.S.C. 18002) and implementing regulations at 45 CFR part 149, that the Secretary of HHS develop a mechanism to monitor the AGENCY: PO 00000 Frm 00085 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 appropriate use of funds under the Early Retiree Reinsurance Program. 1. Type of Information Collection Request: New collection; Title of Information Collection: Early Retiree Reinsurance Program Survey of Plan Sponsors; Use: Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (42 U.S.C. 18002) and implementing regulations at 45 CFR part 149, employment-based plans that offer health coverage to early retirees and their spouses, surviving spouses, and dependents are eligible to receive taxfree reimbursement for a portion of the costs of health benefits provided to such individuals. The statute limits how the reimbursement funds can be used, and requires the Secretary of HHS to develop a mechanism to monitor the appropriate use of such funds. The survey that is the subject of this PRA package, is part of that mechanism. As part of the Secretary’s monitoring efforts, the Secretary intends to direct plan sponsors that have received ERRP funds to respond to this survey in order to obtain information about the ERRP program, including how and when plan sponsors have used, or intend to use, ERRP funds. Form Number: CMS–10408 (OMB 0938–New); Frequency: Yearly; Affected Public: Private Sector: Business or other for-profit and not-for-profit institutions; Number of Respondents: 2,076; Total Annual Responses: 2,076; Total Annual Hours: 22,836. (For policy questions regarding this collection contact David Mlawsky at (410) 786– 6851. For all other issues call (410) 786– 1326.) CMS is requesting OMB review and approval of this collection by November 18, 2011, with a 180-day approval period. Written comments and recommendations will be considered from the public if received by the individuals designated below by November 16, 2011. To obtain copies of the supporting statement and any related forms for the proposed paperwork collections referenced above, access CMS’ Web site address at https://www.cms.gov/ PaperworkReductionActof1995/PRAL/ list.asp or Email your request, including your address, phone number, OMB number, and CMS document identifier, to Paperwork@cms.hhs.gov, or call the Reports Clearance Office on (410) 786– 1326. Interested persons are invited to send comments regarding the burden or any other aspect of these collections of information requirements. However, as noted above, comments on these information collection and recordkeeping requirements must be E:\FR\FM\16NON1.SGM 16NON1

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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 221 (Wednesday, November 16, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 71037-71038]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-29615]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES


Proposed National Toxicology Program (NTP) Review Process for the 
Report on Carcinogens: Request for Public Comment and Listening 
Session: Amended Notice

AGENCY: Division of the National Toxicology Program (DNTP), National 
Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS); National Institutes 
of Health (NIH).

ACTION: Extension of time for the public listing session and increase 
in the number of oral presenters.

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SUMMARY: The NTP announces that the public listening session on the 
proposed review process for the Report on

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Carcinogens on November 29, 2011, has been extended from 1-5 p.m. (EST) 
to 1-7 p.m. (EST). Registration to present oral remarks is increased 
from the first 15 to the first 23 registrants who wish to speak, with 
one time slot per organization. However, the total number of 
connections available for all registrants (including speakers plus 
observers) remains at 50. Presenters will speak in the order that they 
are registered. The agenda, including the list of speakers, will be 
posted on the NTP Web site (https://ntp.niehs.nih.gov/go/rocprocess) 
prior to the November 29, 2011, listening session. Information 
regarding the listening session was published on October 31, 2011, in 
the Federal Register (76 FR 67200) and is available on the NTP Web site 
(https://ntp.niehs.nih.gov/go/rocprocess). The guidelines and deadlines 
published in the Federal Register notice still apply except as noted 
above. Any updates or additional information will be posted on the NTP 
Web site.

DATES: The public listening session will be held November 29, 2011, 1-7 
p.m. (EST). The deadline for submission of written comments is November 
30, 2011, and the deadline to register for the public listening session 
is November 21, 2011. Registrants will receive information to access 
the listening session on or before November 22, 2011, and speakers 
should send oral statements and/or slides by close of business on 
November 21, 2011.

ADDRESSES: Written public comments and materials from speakers for the 
listening session should be sent to Dr. Ruth Lunn, Director, Office of 
the Report on Carcinogens, DNTP, NIEHS, P.O. Box 12233, MD K2-14, 
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709; telephone: (919) 316-4637 or email 
lunn@niehs.nih.gov. Courier address: NIEHS, Room 2006, 530 Davis Drive, 
Morrisville, NC 27560. Registration for the listening session is via 
the NTP Web site (https://ntp.niehs.nih.gov/go/rocprocess). TTY users 
should contact the Federal TTY Relay Service at (800) 877-8330. 
Requests must be made at least 5 business days in advance of the 
listening session.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Questions or comments should be 
directed to Dr. Lunn (see ADDRESSES).

    Dated: November 8, 2011.
John R. Bucher,
Associate Director, National Toxicology Program.
[FR Doc. 2011-29615 Filed 11-15-11; 8:45 am]
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