Availability of Draft National Toxicology Program Technical Reports; Request for Comments; Notice of Meeting, 54476-54477 [2013-21405]

Download as PDF tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 54476 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 171 / Wednesday, September 4, 2013 / Notices NIOSH are: (1) The ability to report NCVS data by a workplace violence typology used by NIOSH and public health researchers (Type I—Criminal Intent, Type II—Customer/client, Type III—Worker-on-Worker, and Type IV Intimate Partner Violence [detail available at https://www.publichealth.uiowa.edu/iprc/resources/ workplace-violence-report.pdf]), and (2) revisions to the categories of occupations that are used in reports. One of the factors that will need to be considered with respect to occupation categories is the NCVS sample size and the ability to reliably report on specific occupations. In a recent review of the NCVS data collection instrument, there were a number of potential limitations that were identified. These include, but are not limited to: 1. The victim-offender relationship variable is first conditioned on whether the victim knows the perpetrator or not. This complicates the use of such relationships as ‘‘customer/client or patient.’’ A worker who was assaulted by a customer who was also a stranger would be skipped out of the victimoffender relationship variable. Only customers that were considered casual acquaintances or well known to the victim would be filtered into the specific relationship coding. So it is possible that many offenders who were customers or clients end up in the stranger coding. 2. Currently, NCVS collects limited occupation types (see section IV, #6). These categories are primarily considered high-risk occupations for certain victimization types. The categories do not reflect changes in the workforce since 1990. Input is requested regarding potential enhancements to the collection and reporting of nonfatal workplace violence in the NCVS. In particular, do you think it would be useful for BJS to include the public health typology of workplace violence in future workplace violence reports and in the on-line NCVS reporting tool? Do you have suggestions for reporting on specific occupation or occupation groups and/or methods to address limitations regarding the NCVS sample size? Do you have suggestions for addressing the potential limitations identified in the survey, such as issues with the relationship variable? Dr. Daniel Hartley, 1095 Willowdale Road, Morgantown, West Virginia 26505, telephone (304) 285–5812. Email: DHartley@cdc.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:51 Sep 03, 2013 Jkt 229001 Dated: August 20, 2013. John Howard, Director, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Dated: August 26, 2013. William Sabol, Acting Director, Bureau of Justice Statistics. [FR Doc. 2013–21441 Filed 9–3–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163–19–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES National Institutes of Health Availability of Draft National Toxicology Program Technical Reports; Request for Comments; Notice of Meeting The National Toxicology Program (NTP) announces the availability of four draft NTP Technical Reports (TRs) scheduled for peer review: vinylidene chloride, cobalt metal dust, tetrabromobisphenol A (TBBPA), and glycidamide. The draft TRs should be available by September 20, 2013, at https://ntp.niehs.nih.gov/go/ 36051. The peer-review meeting is open to the public and preregistration is requested for both public attendance and comment. Information about the meeting and registration are available at https://ntp.niehs.nih.gov/go/36051. DATES: Meeting: October 29, 2013, 8:30 a.m. to approximately 5:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). Document Availability: Draft TRs should be available by September 20, 2013, at https://ntp.niehs.nih.gov/go/ 36051. Public Comments Submissions: Deadline is October 15, 2013. Pre-Registration for Meeting and/or Oral Comments: Deadline is October 25, 2013. ADDRESSES: Meeting Location: Rodbell Auditorium, Rall Building, NIEHS, 111 T.W. Alexander Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709. Meeting Web page: The draft TRs, preliminary agenda, registration, and other meeting materials are at https:// ntp.niehs.nih.gov/go/36051. Webcast: The meeting will be available via webcast at https:// www.niehs.nih.gov/news/video/ index.cfm. SUMMARY: Dr. Lori White, NTP Designated Federal Official, Office of Liaison, Policy and Review, DNTP, NIEHS, P.O. Box 12233, MD K2–03, Research Triangle Park, NC FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 27709. Phone: (919) 541–9834, Fax: (301) 480–3272, Email: whiteld@ niehs.nih.gov. Hand Delivery/Courier: 530 Davis Drive, Room 2136, Morrisville, NC 27560. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Meeting and Registration: The meeting is open to the public with time set aside for oral public comment; attendance at the NIEHS is limited only by the space available. Pre-registration to attend the meeting and/or provide oral comments is by October 25, 2013, at https://ntp.niehs.nih.gov/go/36051. Visitor and security information for those attending in person is available at https://www.niehs.nih.gov/about/ visiting/index.cfm. Individuals with disabilities who need accommodation to participate in this event should contact Dr. Yun Xie at phone: (919) 541–3436 or email: yun.xie@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. The preliminary agenda and draft TRs should be posted on the NTP Web site (https://ntp.niehs.nih.gov/go/36051) by September 20, 2013. Additional information will be posted when available or may be requested in hardcopy, see FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. Following the meeting, a report of the peer review will be prepared and made available on the NTP Web site. Registered attendees are encouraged to access the meeting Web page to stay abreast of the most current information regarding the meeting. Request for Comments: The NTP invites written and oral public comments on the draft TRs. The deadline for submission of written comments is October 15, 2013, to enable review by the peer-review panel and NTP staff prior to the meeting. Preregistration to provide oral comments is by October 25, 2013, at https:// ntp.niehs.nih.gov/go/36051. Public comments and any other correspondence on the draft TRs should be sent to the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. Persons submitting written comments should include their name, affiliation, mailing address, phone, email, 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 comment at this meeting is welcome, with time set aside for the presentation of oral comments on the draft TRs. In addition to in-person oral comments at the meeting at the NIEHS, E:\FR\FM\04SEN1.SGM 04SEN1 tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 171 / Wednesday, September 4, 2013 / Notices 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 lines will be open from 8:30 a.m. until approximately 5:00 p.m. EDT on October 29, although oral comments will be received only during the formal public comment periods indicated on the preliminary agenda. The access number for the teleconference line will be provided to registrants by email prior to the meeting. 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 register online at https://ntp.niehs.nih.gov/go/36051 by October 25, 2013, and indicate whether they will present comments in-person or via the teleconference line, and indicate the TRs on which they plan to comment. If possible, oral public commenters should 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 speakers who register on-site. Background Information on NTP Peer Review Panels: 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 the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. The 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. VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:51 Sep 03, 2013 Jkt 229001 Dated: August 28, 2013. John R. Bucher, Associate Director, National Toxicology Program. [FR Doc. 2013–21405 Filed 9–3–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4140–01–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES National Institutes of Health National Institute of Mental Health; Notice of Closed Meetings Pursuant to section 10(d) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended (5 U.S.C. App.), notice is hereby given of the following meetings. The meetings will be closed to the public in accordance with the provisions set forth in sections 552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6), Title 5 U.S.C., as amended. 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. Name of Committee: National Institute of Mental Health Initial Review Group Interventions Committee for Adult Disorders. Date: October 8–9, 2013. Time: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Agenda: To review and evaluate grant applications. Place: Hyatt Regency Bethesda, One Bethesda Metro Center, 7400 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814. Contact Person: David I. Sommers, Ph.D., Scientific Review Officer, Division of Extramural Activities, National Institute of Mental Health National Institutes of Health, 6001 Executive Blvd., Room 6154, MSC 9606, Bethesda, MD 20892–9606, 301–443–7861, dsommers@mail.nih.gov. Name of Committee: National Institute of Mental Health Initial Review Group Mental Health Services Research Committee. Date: October 10, 2013. Time: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Agenda: To review and evaluate grant applications. Place: Bethesda Marriott, 5151 Pooks Hill Road, Bethesda, MD 20814. Contact Person: Aileen Schulte, Ph.D., Scientific Review Officer, Division of Extramural Activities, National Institute of Mental Health, NIH Neuroscience Center, 6001 Executive Blvd., Room 6136, MSC 9606, Bethesda, MD 20852, 301–443–1225, aschulte@mail.nih.gov. Name of Committee: National Institute of Mental Health Initial Review Group Interventions Committee for Disorders Involving Children and Their Families. Date: October 11, 2013. Time: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 54477 Agenda: To review and evaluate grant applications. Place: Melrose Hotel, 2430 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20037. Contact Person: Marina Broitman, Ph.D., Scientific Review Officer, Division of Extramural Activities, National Institute of Mental Health, NIH, Neuroscience Center, 6001 Executive Blvd., Room 6143, MSC 9606, Bethesda, MD 20892–9606, 301–402–8152, mbroitma@mail.nih.gov. (Catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance Program No. 93.242, Mental Health Research Grants, National Institutes of Health, HHS) Dated: August 28, 2013. Carolyn A. Baum, Program Analyst, Office of Federal Advisory Committee Policy. [FR Doc. 2013–21404 Filed 9–3–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4140–01–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES National Institutes of Health National Cancer Institute; Amended Notice of Meeting Notice is hereby given of a change in the meeting of the National Cancer Institute Special Emphasis Panel, October 21, 2013, 11:00 a.m. to October 21, 2013, 3:00 p.m., National Cancer Institute Shady Grove, West Tower, 9609 Medical Center Drive, Room 3W034, Rockville, MD, 20850 which was published in the Federal Register on August 16, 2013, 78FR50065. The meeting notice is amended to change the title from ‘‘Awards for Research on Imaging and Biomarkers for Early Cancer Detection (U01)’’ to ‘‘Awards for Research on Imaging and Biomarkers for Early Cancer Detection (P50, U01)’’. The meeting is closed to the public. Dated: August 28, 2013. Melanie J. Gray, Program Analyst, Office of Federal Advisory Committee Policy. [FR Doc. 2013–21395 Filed 9–3–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4140–01–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES National Institutes of Health National Institute On Deafness and Other Communication Disorders; Notice of Closed Meeting Pursuant to section 10(d) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended (5 U.S.C. App.), notice is hereby given of the following meeting. The meeting will be closed to the public in accordance with the E:\FR\FM\04SEN1.SGM 04SEN1

Agencies

[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 171 (Wednesday, September 4, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 54476-54477]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-21405]


-----------------------------------------------------------------------

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

National Institutes of Health


Availability of Draft National Toxicology Program Technical 
Reports; Request for Comments; Notice of Meeting

SUMMARY: The National Toxicology Program (NTP) announces the 
availability of four draft NTP Technical Reports (TRs) scheduled for 
peer review: vinylidene chloride, cobalt metal dust, 
tetrabromobisphenol A (TBBPA), and glycidamide. The draft TRs should be 
available by September 20, 2013, at https://ntp.niehs.nih.gov/go/36051. 
The peer-review meeting is open to the public and preregistration is 
requested for both public attendance and comment. Information about the 
meeting and registration are available at https://ntp.niehs.nih.gov/go/36051.

DATES: 
    Meeting: October 29, 2013, 8:30 a.m. to approximately 5:00 p.m. 
Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).
    Document Availability: Draft TRs should be available by September 
20, 2013, at https://ntp.niehs.nih.gov/go/36051.
    Public Comments Submissions: Deadline is October 15, 2013.
    Pre-Registration for Meeting and/or Oral Comments: Deadline is 
October 25, 2013.

ADDRESSES:
    Meeting Location: Rodbell Auditorium, Rall Building, NIEHS, 111 
T.W. Alexander Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709.
    Meeting Web page: The draft TRs, preliminary agenda, registration, 
and other meeting materials are at https://ntp.niehs.nih.gov/go/36051.
    Webcast: The meeting will be available via webcast at https://www.niehs.nih.gov/news/video/index.cfm.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Lori White, NTP Designated Federal 
Official, Office of Liaison, Policy and Review, DNTP, NIEHS, P.O. Box 
12233, MD K2-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709. Phone: (919) 541-
9834, Fax: (301) 480-3272, Email: whiteld@niehs.nih.gov. Hand Delivery/
Courier: 530 Davis Drive, Room 2136, Morrisville, NC 27560.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Meeting and Registration: The meeting is open to the public with 
time set aside for oral public comment; attendance at the NIEHS is 
limited only by the space available. Pre-registration to attend the 
meeting and/or provide oral comments is by October 25, 2013, at https://ntp.niehs.nih.gov/go/36051. Visitor and security information for those 
attending in person is available at https://www.niehs.nih.gov/about/visiting/index.cfm. Individuals with disabilities who need 
accommodation to participate in this event should contact Dr. Yun Xie 
at phone: (919) 541-3436 or email: yun.xie@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.
    The preliminary agenda and draft TRs should be posted on the NTP 
Web site (https://ntp.niehs.nih.gov/go/36051) by September 20, 2013. 
Additional information will be posted when available or may be 
requested in hardcopy, see FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. Following 
the meeting, a report of the peer review will be prepared and made 
available on the NTP Web site. Registered attendees are encouraged to 
access the meeting Web page to stay abreast of the most current 
information regarding the meeting.
    Request for Comments: The NTP invites written and oral public 
comments on the draft TRs. The deadline for submission of written 
comments is October 15, 2013, to enable review by the peer-review panel 
and NTP staff prior to the meeting. Pre-registration to provide oral 
comments is by October 25, 2013, at https://ntp.niehs.nih.gov/go/36051. 
Public comments and any other correspondence on the draft TRs should be 
sent to the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. Persons submitting written 
comments should include their name, affiliation, mailing address, 
phone, email, 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 comment at this meeting is welcome, with time set aside for 
the presentation of oral comments on the draft TRs. In addition to in-
person oral comments at the meeting at the NIEHS,

[[Page 54477]]

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 lines will be open from 8:30 a.m. until approximately 
5:00 p.m. EDT on October 29, although oral comments will be received 
only during the formal public comment periods indicated on the 
preliminary agenda. The access number for the teleconference line will 
be provided to registrants by email prior to the meeting. 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 register 
online at https://ntp.niehs.nih.gov/go/36051 by October 25, 2013, and 
indicate whether they will present comments in-person or via the 
teleconference line, and indicate the TRs on which they plan to 
comment. If possible, oral public commenters should 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 speakers who register on-site.
    Background Information on NTP Peer Review Panels: 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 the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. The 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: August 28, 2013.
John R. Bucher,
Associate Director, National Toxicology Program.
[FR Doc. 2013-21405 Filed 9-3-13; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4140-01-P

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.