Board of Scientific Counselors, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, (BSC, NCIPC), 29754-29755 [2013-12037]

Download as PDF 29754 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 98 / Tuesday, May 21, 2013 / Notices SUMMARY: In accordance with section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App. 2), announcement is made of an Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) Special Emphasis Panel (SEP) meeting on ‘‘Estimating the Costs of Supporting Primary Care Practice Transformation (R03)’’. Dated: May 8, 2013. Carolyn M. Clancy, AHRQ Director. July 11–12, 2013 (Open on July 11 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and closed for the remainder of the meeting). Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality DATES: Hyatt Regency Hotel Bethesda, One Metro Center, Bethesda, MD 20814. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Anyone wishing to obtain a roster of members, agenda or minutes of the nonconfidential portions of this meeting should contact: Mrs. Bonnie Campbell, Committee Management Officer, Office of Extramural Research, Education and Priority Populations, AHRQ, 540 Gaither Road, Room 2038, Rockville, Maryland 20850, Telephone: (301) 427– 1554. Agenda items for this meeting are subject to change as priorities dictate. A Special Emphasis Panel is a group of experts in fields related to health care research who are invited by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), and agree to be available, to conduct on an as needed basis, scientific reviews of applications for AHRQ support. Individual members of the Panel do not attend regularlyscheduled meetings and do not serve for fixed terms or a long period of time. Rather, they are asked to participate in particular review meetings which require their type of expertise. Substantial segments of the SEP meeting referenced above will be closed to the public in accordance with the provisions set forth in 5 U.S.C. App. 2, section 10(d), 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(4), and 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(6). Grant applications for ‘‘AHRQ RESEARCH SERVICE AWARDS (NRSA) INSTITUTIONAL RESEARCH TRAINING GRANTS (T32) Special Emphasis Award’’ are to be reviewed and discussed at this meeting. The grant applications and the discussions could disclose confidential trade secrets or commercial property such as patentable material, and personal information concerning individuals associated with the grant applications, the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy. TKELLEY on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:07 May 20, 2013 Jkt 229001 [FR Doc. 2013–11578 Filed 5–20–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4160–90–M DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Notice of Meetings Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), HHS. ACTION: Notice of Five AHRQ Subcommittee Meetings. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The subcommittees listed below are part of AHRQ’s Health Services Research Initial Review Group Committee. Grant applications are to be reviewed and discussed at these meetings. These meetings will be closed to the public in accordance with 5 U.S.C. App. 2 section 10(d), 5 U.S.C. section 552b(c)(4), and 5 U.S.C. section 552b(c)(6). DATES: See below for dates of meetings: 1. Healthcare Safety and Quality Improvement Research (HSQR) Date: June 19–20, 2013 (Open from 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. on June 19 and closed for remainder of the meeting) 2. Healthcare Effectiveness and Outcomes Research (HEOR) Date: June 19–20, 2013 (Open from 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. on June 19 and closed for remainder of the meeting) 3. Healthcare Information Technology Research (HITR) Date: June 19–21, 2013 (Open from 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. on June 19 and closed for remainder of the meeting) 4. Health Care Research and Training (HCRT) Date: June 20, 2013 (Open from 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. on June 20 and closed for remainder of the meeting) 5. Health System and Value Research (HSVR) Date: July 09–10, 2013 (Open from 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. on July 09 and closed for remainder of the meeting) ADDRESSES: The five meetings will take place at the following locations: HSQR, HEOR, HITR, HCRT Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center, 9751 Washingtonian Boulevard, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20878. HSVR Hyatt Regency Hotel Bethesda, One Metro Center, Bethesda, MD 20814. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: (To obtain a roster of members, agenda or PO 00000 Frm 00058 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 minutes of the non-confidential portions of the meetings.) Mrs. Bonnie Campbell, Committee Management Officer, Office of Extramural Research Education and Priority Populations, AHRQ, 540 Gaither Road, Suite 2000, Rockville, Maryland 20850, Telephone (301) 427– 1554. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App. 2), AHRQ announces meetings of the scientific peer review groups listed above, which are subcommittees of AHRQ’s Health Services Research Initial Review Group Committee. The subcommittee meetings will be closed to the public in accordance with the provisions set forth in 5 U.S.C. App. 2 section 10(d), 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(4), and 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(6). The grant applications and the discussions could disclose confidential trade secrets or commercial property such as patentable material, and personal information concerning individuals associated with the grant applications, the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy. Agenda items for these meetings are subject to change as priorities dictate. Dated: May 8, 2013. Carolyn M. Clancy, AHRQ Director. [FR Doc. 2013–11576 Filed 5–20–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4160–90–M DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Board of Scientific Counselors, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, (BSC, NCIPC) 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.–7:00 p.m., June 13, 2013 (Open). 8:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m., June 14, 2013 (Closed). Place: CDC, Century Center, 1825 Century Boulevard NE., Room 1042–1B, Atlanta, Georgia 30345 Status: Portions of the meeting as designated above will be closed to the public in accordance with the 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. E:\FR\FM\21MYN1.SGM 21MYN1 TKELLEY on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 98 / Tuesday, May 21, 2013 / Notices Purpose: The Board will: (1) Conduct, encourage, cooperate with, and assist other appropriate public health authorities, scientific institutions, and scientists in the conduct of research, investigations, experiments, demonstrations, and studies relating to the causes, diagnosis, treatment, control, and prevention of physical and mental diseases, and other impairments; (2) assist States and their political subdivisions in preventing and suppressing communicable and non-communicable diseases and other preventable conditions and in promoting health and well-being; and (3) conduct and assist in research and control activities related to injury. The Board of Scientific Counselors makes recommendations regarding policies, strategies, objectives, and priorities; and reviews progress toward injury prevention goals and provides evidence in injury prevention-related research and programs. The Board also provides advice on the appropriate balance of intramural and extramural research, the structure, progress and performance of intramural programs. The Board is designed to provide guidance on extramural scientific program matters, including the: (1) Review of extramural research concepts for funding opportunity announcements; (2) conduct of Secondary Peer Review of extramural research grants, cooperative agreements, and contracts applications received in response to the funding opportunity announcements as it relates to the Center’s programmatic balance and mission; (3) submission of secondary review recommendations to the Center Director of applications to be considered for funding support; (4) review of research portfolios, and (5) review of program proposals. Matters to be Discussed: The Board of Scientific Counselors will discuss science matters to include research strategies needed to guide the Center’s focus, as well as updates on the current research portfolio review and the Pediatric mild-Traumatic Injury Workgroup. There will be 15 minutes allotted for public comments at the end of the open session. Closed Session: On the second day of the meeting, the Board will conduct the Secondary Peer Review of extramural research grant applications received in response to Funding Opportunity Announcement CE–13–002 Research Grants for Preventing Violence and Violence Related Injury. Applications will be assessed as it relates to the Center’s mission and programmatic balance. The Board will discuss and vote on the secondary review recommendations to be provided to the Center Director for applications to be considered for funding support. Agenda items are subject to change as priorities dictate. Contact Person for More Information: Gwendolyn H. Cattledge, Ph.D., M.S.E.H., Deputy Associate Director for Science, NCIPC, CDC, 4770 Buford Highway NE., Mailstop F–63, Atlanta, Georgia 30341, Telephone (770) 488–1430. The Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, has been delegated the authority to sign Federal Register notices VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:07 May 20, 2013 Jkt 229001 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. Elaine L. Baker, Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [FR Doc. 2013–12037 Filed 5–20–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163–18–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration [Docket No. FDA–2013–N–0473] Human Immunodeficiency Virus Patient-Focused Drug Development and Human Immunodeficiency Virus Cure Research: Public Meeting AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS. Notice of public meeting; request for comments. ACTION: SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing a public meeting and an opportunity for public comment on human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) PatientFocused Drug Development and HIV Cure Research. Patient-Focused Drug Development is part of FDA’s performance commitments in the fifth authorization of the Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA V). FDA is interested in obtaining patient input on the impact of HIV on daily life, available therapies to treat the condition, and patients’ views on issues related to HIV cure research, such as perceived benefits and acceptable risks for participating in HIV cure research and clear communication of benefits and risks through informed consent. DATES: The public meeting will be held on Friday, June 14, 2013, from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Registration to attend the meeting must be received by Wednesday, June 5, 2013. Submit electronic or written comments by July 14, 2013. See the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for information on how to register for the meeting. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the FDA White Oak Campus, 10903 New Hampshire Ave., Building 31 Conference Center, in section A of the Great Room (Room 1503), Silver Spring, MD 20993. Entrance for the public meeting participants is through Building 1, where routine security check procedures will be performed. For parking and security information, please PO 00000 Frm 00059 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 29755 refer to https://www.fda.gov/AboutFDA/ WorkingatFDA/BuildingsandFacilities/ WhiteOakCampusInformation/ ucm241740.htm. Submit electronic comments to www.regulations.gov. Submit written comments to the Division of Dockets Management (HFA–305), Food and Drug Administration, 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm 1061, Rockville, MD 20852. All comments should be identified with the docket number found in brackets in the heading of this document. FDA will post the complete agenda and additional meeting background material approximately 5 days before the meeting at: https://www.fda.gov/ ForIndustry/UserFees/ PrescriptionDrugUserFee/ ucm348598.htm. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Pujita Vaidya, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, Food and Drug Administration, 10903 New Hampshire Ave., Bldg. 51, Rm. 1199, Silver Spring, MD 20993, 301–796– 0684, FAX: 301–847–8443, email: Pujita.Vaidya@fda.hhs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background on Patient-Focused Drug Development FDA has selected HIV to be the focus of a meeting under Patient-Focused Drug Development, an initiative that involves obtaining a better understanding of patients’ perspectives on the severity of the disease and the available therapies for the condition. Patient-Focused Drug Development is being conducted to fulfill FDA performance commitments made as part of the authorization of PDUFA under Title I of the Food and Drug Safety and Innovation Act (FDASIA) (Pub. L. 112– 144). The full set of performance commitments is available on the FDA Web site at https://www.fda.gov/ downloads/forindustry/userfees/ prescriptiondruguserfee/ ucm270412.pdf. FDA has committed to obtain the patient perspective in 20 disease areas during the course of PDUFA V. For each disease area, the Agency will conduct a public meeting to discuss the disease and its impact on patients’ daily lives, the types of treatment benefit that matter most to patients, and patients’ perspectives on the adequacy of the available therapies. These meetings will include participation of FDA review divisions, the relevant patient community, and other interested stakeholders. In the Federal Register of April 11, 2013 (78 FR 21613), FDA published a document that announced the disease E:\FR\FM\21MYN1.SGM 21MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 98 (Tuesday, May 21, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 29754-29755]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-12037]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention


Board of Scientific Counselors, National Center for Injury 
Prevention and Control, (BSC, NCIPC)

    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.-7:00 p.m., June 13, 2013 (Open).
    8:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m., June 14, 2013 (Closed).
    Place: CDC, Century Center, 1825 Century Boulevard NE., Room 
1042-1B, Atlanta, Georgia 30345
    Status: Portions of the meeting as designated above will be 
closed to the public in accordance with the 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.

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    Purpose: The Board will: (1) Conduct, encourage, cooperate with, 
and assist other appropriate public health authorities, scientific 
institutions, and scientists in the conduct of research, 
investigations, experiments, demonstrations, and studies relating to 
the causes, diagnosis, treatment, control, and prevention of 
physical and mental diseases, and other impairments; (2) assist 
States and their political subdivisions in preventing and 
suppressing communicable and non-communicable diseases and other 
preventable conditions and in promoting health and well-being; and 
(3) conduct and assist in research and control activities related to 
injury.
    The Board of Scientific Counselors makes recommendations 
regarding policies, strategies, objectives, and priorities; and 
reviews progress toward injury prevention goals and provides 
evidence in injury prevention-related research and programs. The 
Board also provides advice on the appropriate balance of intramural 
and extramural research, the structure, progress and performance of 
intramural programs. The Board is designed to provide guidance on 
extramural scientific program matters, including the: (1) Review of 
extramural research concepts for funding opportunity announcements; 
(2) conduct of Secondary Peer Review of extramural research grants, 
cooperative agreements, and contracts applications received in 
response to the funding opportunity announcements as it relates to 
the Center's programmatic balance and mission; (3) submission of 
secondary review recommendations to the Center Director of 
applications to be considered for funding support; (4) review of 
research portfolios, and (5) review of program proposals.
    Matters to be Discussed: The Board of Scientific Counselors will 
discuss science matters to include research strategies needed to 
guide the Center's focus, as well as updates on the current research 
portfolio review and the Pediatric mild-Traumatic Injury Workgroup. 
There will be 15 minutes allotted for public comments at the end of 
the open session.
    Closed Session: On the second day of the meeting, the Board will 
conduct the Secondary Peer Review of extramural research grant 
applications received in response to Funding Opportunity 
Announcement CE-13-002 Research Grants for Preventing Violence and 
Violence Related Injury. Applications will be assessed as it relates 
to the Center's mission and programmatic balance. The Board will 
discuss and vote on the secondary review recommendations to be 
provided to the Center Director for applications to be considered 
for funding support.
    Agenda items are subject to change as priorities dictate.
    Contact Person for More Information: Gwendolyn H. Cattledge, 
Ph.D., M.S.E.H., Deputy Associate Director for Science, NCIPC, CDC, 
4770 Buford Highway NE., Mailstop F-63, Atlanta, Georgia 30341, 
Telephone (770) 488-1430.
    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.


Elaine L. Baker,
Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, Centers for Disease 
Control and Prevention.
[FR Doc. 2013-12037 Filed 5-20-13; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4163-18-P
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