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The interaction profile was made
available to the public on September 2,
2013. The comment period will end on
December 2, 2013.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments,
identified by Docket No. ATSDR–2012–
0002, by any of the following methods:
• Internet: Access the Federal
eRulemaking portal at https://
www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments.
• Mail: Division of Toxicology and
Human Health Sciences, Agency for
Toxic Substances and Disease Registry,
1600 Clifton Road, NE., Mailstop F–57,
Atlanta, Georgia 30333.
Instructions: All submissions received
must include the agency name and
docket number for this notice. All
relevant comments will be posted
without change.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr.
Hana Pohl, Division of Toxicology and
Human Health Sciences, Agency for
Toxic Substances and Disease Registry,
Mailstop F–57, 1600 Clifton Road, NE.,
Atlanta, Georgia 30333, telephone (888)
422–8737.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: ATSDR
develops interaction profiles for
hazardous substances found at the
National Priority List (NPL) sites under
Section 104(i)(3) and (5) of the
Comprehensive Environmental
Response, Compensation, and Liability
Act of 1980 (CERCLA). This law
requires that ATSDR assess whether or
not adequate information on health
effects is available for priority
hazardous substances. Where such
information is not available or under
development, ATSDR shall, in
cooperation with the National
Toxicology Program, initiate a research
program to determine these health
effects. The Act further directs that,
where feasible, ATSDR shall develop
methods to determine the health effects
of these priority hazardous substances
in combination with other substances
commonly found with them.
To carry out these legislative
mandates, ATSDR has developed a
chemical mixtures program and
guidance manual that outlines the latest
methods for mixtures health assessment.
In addition, a series of documents called
‘‘interaction profiles’’ is developed for
certain priority mixtures that are of
special concern to ATSDR. To
recommend approaches for the
exposure-based assessment of the
potential hazard to public health, an
interaction profile evaluates data on the
toxicology of the whole priority
mixture, if available, and on the joint
toxic action of the chemicals in the
mixture.
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The entire interaction profile
development process is as follows:
• ATSDR selects substances/
chemicals for development of
interaction profiles through inter/intra
agency communications collaboration
and literature reviews.
• After the selection, a letter is sent
to individuals and agencies on ATSDR’s
mailing list providing notice of
ATSDR’s intent to create an interaction
profile.
• A notice is posted in the Federal
Register to inform the public of
ATSDR’s intent to develop a particular
interaction profile.
• The draft interaction profile
undergoes both internal and external
peer review.
• A Federal Register notice
announces the release of the official
draft for public comment.
• ATSDR posts a link to the draft
interaction profile on its Web site,
giving the public an opportunity to
provide comments.
• ATSDR reviews all public
comments and revises the draft, as
appropriate, before issuing the final
version.
Dated: October 18, 2013.
Sascha Chaney,
Acting Director, Office of Policy, Planning
and Evaluation, National Center for
Environmental Health/Agency for Toxic
Substances and Disease Registry.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention
Statement of Organization, Functions,
and Delegations of Authority
Part C (Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention) of the Statement of
Organization, Functions, and
Delegations of Authority of the
Department of Health and Human
Services (45 FR 67772–76, dated
October 14, 1980, and corrected at 45 FR
69296, October 20, 1980, as amended
most recently at 78 FR 58309, dated
September 23, 2013) is amended to
reorganize the Office of Public Health
Preparedness and Response.
Section C–B, Organization and
Functions, is hereby amended as
follows:
Revise the functional statement for
the Office of the Director (CGC1),
Division of State and Local Readiness
(CGC), as follows:
Office of the Director (CGC1). (1)
Provides national leadership and
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guidance that supports and advances
the work of state, local, tribal and
territorial public health emergency
preparedness programs; (2) coordinates
the development of scientific guidelines
and standards for programmatic
materials within the division to provide
technical assistance and program
planning at the state, local, tribal, and
territorial level; (3) works with awardees
to advance state and local preparedness
efforts through placement of CDC field
staff within state and local public health
agencies; (4) represents the interests and
needs of the state, local, tribal, and
territorial interests on state and local
preparedness; (5) develops and ensures
effective partnerships with national
stakeholders and preparedness partners;
and (6) provides oversight and
management of division contracts,
technical assistance plan development,
training needs, response activities,
grantee awards and fiscal
accountability, and research agenda
development and compliance.
After the title and function statement
for the Applied Science and Evaluation
Branch (CGCC), Division of State and
Local Readiness (CGC), insert the
following:
Field Services Branch (CGCD). (1)
Provides scientific participation in
development and implementation of
field-based science initiatives and
strategies; (2) provides situational
awareness to CDC leadership when
activated for public health responses; (3)
provides consultation and technical
assistance to state, territorial, tribal and
local health departments in developing,
implementing and evaluating Public
Health Preparedness and Response
activities and performance in support of
CDC recommendations and those of
their host site; (4) provides support for
public health preparedness and
epidemiologic capacity at the state,
territorial, tribal, and local levels; (5)
contributes as leaders in preparedness
and epidemiology for issues including
clinical surge capacity, hospital
preparedness, and influenza response
planning; (6) participates in
development of national preparedness
and response policies and guidelines for
public health emergencies and
encourages and facilitates the transfer of
guidelines into clinical and public
health practice; (7) analyzes data to
assess progress toward achieving
program objectives and provides input
for program management and evaluation
reports for publications; (8) participates
in the development of comprehensive
evaluation methods for OPHPR
programs; (9) serves as liaison or focal
point to assist state, territorial, tribal
and local partners in linking with
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proper resources, contacts and obtaining
technical assistance; (10) provides
technical supervision and support for
the CDC field staff and trainees as
appropriate; (11) provides input into the
development of branch and division
policy, priorities, and operational
procedures; (12) serves as an agent of
information or technology transfer to
ensure that effective methodology in
one program is known and made
available to other state and local
programs; and (13) analyzes technical
and epidemiologic information to
present at national and international
scientific meetings and publishes
programmatic/surveillance/
epidemiologic information in
collaboration with host agencies.
Dated: September 27, 2013.
Sherri A. Berger,
Chief Operating Officer, Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid
Services
[Document Identifier: CMS–10282, CMS–R–
65, CMS–R–39, CMS–10491, and CMS–R–
52]
Agency Information Collection
Activities: Submission for OMB
Review; Comment Request
ACTION:
The Centers for Medicare &
Medicaid Services (CMS) is announcing
an opportunity for the public to
comment on CMS’ intention to collect
information from the public. Under the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995
(PRA), federal agencies are required to
publish notice in the Federal Register
concerning each proposed collection of
information, including each proposed
extension or reinstatement of an existing
collection of information, and to allow
a second opportunity for public
comment on the notice. Interested
persons are invited to send comments
regarding the 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
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When commenting on the
proposed information collections,
please reference the document identifier
or OMB control number. To be assured
consideration, comments and
recommendations must be received by
the OMB desk officer via one of the
following transmissions:
OMB, Office of Information and
Regulatory Affairs, Attention: CMS Desk
Officer, Fax Number: (202) 395–6974,
OR Email: OIRA_submission@
omb.eop.gov.
To obtain copies of a supporting
statement and any related forms for the
proposed collection(s) summarized in
this notice, you may make your request
using one of following:
1. Access CMS’ Web site address at
https://www.cms.hhs.gov/
PaperworkReductionActof1995.
2. Email your request, including your
address, phone number, OMB number,
and CMS document identifier, to
Paperwork@cms.hhs.gov.
3. Call the Reports Clearance Office at
(410) 786–1326.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Reports Clearance Office at (410) 786–
1326.
ADDRESSES:
Under the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA)
(44 U.S.C. 3501–3520), federal agencies
must obtain approval from the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) for each
collection of information they conduct
or sponsor. The term ‘‘collection of
information’’ is defined in 44 U.S.C.
3502(3) and 5 CFR 1320.3(c) and
includes agency requests or
requirements that members of the public
submit reports, keep records, or provide
information to a third party. Section
3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA (44 U.S.C.
3506(c)(2)(A)) requires federal agencies
to publish a 30-day notice in the
Federal Register concerning each
proposed collection of information,
including each proposed extension or
reinstatement of an existing collection
of information, before submitting the
collection to OMB for approval. To
comply with this requirement, CMS is
publishing this notice that summarizes
the following proposed collection(s) of
information for public comment:
1. Type of Information Collection
Request: Reinstatement with change of a
previously approved collection; Title of
Information Collection: Conditions of
Participation for Comprehensive
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Notice.
SUMMARY:
technology to minimize the information
collection burden.
DATES: Comments on the collection(s) of
information must be received by the
OMB desk officer by November 25,
2013.
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Outpatient Rehabilitation Facilities
(CORFs) and Supporting Regulations;
Use: The Conditions of Participation
(CoPs) and accompanying requirements
specified in the regulations are used by
our surveyors as a basis for determining
whether a comprehensive outpatient
rehabilitation facility (CORF) qualifies
to be awarded a Medicare provider
agreement. We believe the health care
industry practice demonstrates that the
patient clinical records and general
content of records are necessary to
ensure the well-being and safety of
patients and that professional treatment
and accountability are a normal part of
industry practice. Form Number: CMS–
10282 (OCN: 0938–1091); Frequency:
Yearly; Affected Public: Private sector—
Business or other for-profit and Not-forprofit institutions; Number of
Respondents: 314; Total Annual
Responses: 314; Total Annual Hours:
8,076. (For policy questions regarding
this collection contact Jacqueline Leach
at 410–786–4282.)
2. Type of Information Collection
Request: Reinstatement with change of a
previously approved collection; Title of
Information Collection: Final Peer
Review Organizations Sanction
Regulations in 42 CFR Sections 1004.40,
1004.50, 1004.60, and 1004.70; Use: The
Peer Review Improvement Act of 1982
amended Title XI of the Social Security
Act (the Act), creating the Utilization
and Quality Control Peer Review
Organization Program. Section 1156 of
the Act imposes obligations on health
care practitioners and others who
furnish or order services or items under
Medicare. This section also provides for
sanction actions, if the Secretary
determines that the obligations as stated
by this section are not met. Quality
Improvement Organizations (QIOs) are
responsible for identifying violations.
The QIOs may allow practitioners or
other entities, opportunities to submit
relevant information before determining
that a violation has occurred. The
information collection requirements
contained in this information collection
request are used by the QIOs to collect
the information necessary to make their
decision. Form Number: CMS–R–65
(OCN: 0938–0444); Frequency: On
occasion; Affected Public: Private
sector—Business or other for-profit and
Not-for-profit institutions; Number of
Respondents: 53; Total Annual
Responses: 53; Total Annual Hours:
14,310. (For policy questions regarding
this collection contact Coles Mercier at
410–786–2112.)
3. Type of Information Collection
Request: Reinstatement with change of a
previously approved collection; Title of
Information Collection: Home Health
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Statement of Organization, Functions, and Delegations of
Authority
Part C (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) of the
Statement of Organization, Functions, and Delegations of Authority of
the Department of Health and Human Services (45 FR 67772-76, dated
October 14, 1980, and corrected at 45 FR 69296, October 20, 1980, as
amended most recently at 78 FR 58309, dated September 23, 2013) is
amended to reorganize the Office of Public Health Preparedness and
Response.
Section C-B, Organization and Functions, is hereby amended as
follows:
Revise the functional statement for the Office of the Director
(CGC1), Division of State and Local Readiness (CGC), as follows:
Office of the Director (CGC1). (1) Provides national leadership and
guidance that supports and advances the work of state, local, tribal
and territorial public health emergency preparedness programs; (2)
coordinates the development of scientific guidelines and standards for
programmatic materials within the division to provide technical
assistance and program planning at the state, local, tribal, and
territorial level; (3) works with awardees to advance state and local
preparedness efforts through placement of CDC field staff within state
and local public health agencies; (4) represents the interests and
needs of the state, local, tribal, and territorial interests on state
and local preparedness; (5) develops and ensures effective partnerships
with national stakeholders and preparedness partners; and (6) provides
oversight and management of division contracts, technical assistance
plan development, training needs, response activities, grantee awards
and fiscal accountability, and research agenda development and
compliance.
After the title and function statement for the Applied Science and
Evaluation Branch (CGCC), Division of State and Local Readiness (CGC),
insert the following:
Field Services Branch (CGCD). (1) Provides scientific participation
in development and implementation of field-based science initiatives
and strategies; (2) provides situational awareness to CDC leadership
when activated for public health responses; (3) provides consultation
and technical assistance to state, territorial, tribal and local health
departments in developing, implementing and evaluating Public Health
Preparedness and Response activities and performance in support of CDC
recommendations and those of their host site; (4) provides support for
public health preparedness and epidemiologic capacity at the state,
territorial, tribal, and local levels; (5) contributes as leaders in
preparedness and epidemiology for issues including clinical surge
capacity, hospital preparedness, and influenza response planning; (6)
participates in development of national preparedness and response
policies and guidelines for public health emergencies and encourages
and facilitates the transfer of guidelines into clinical and public
health practice; (7) analyzes data to assess progress toward achieving
program objectives and provides input for program management and
evaluation reports for publications; (8) participates in the
development of comprehensive evaluation methods for OPHPR programs; (9)
serves as liaison or focal point to assist state, territorial, tribal
and local partners in linking with
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proper resources, contacts and obtaining technical assistance; (10)
provides technical supervision and support for the CDC field staff and
trainees as appropriate; (11) provides input into the development of
branch and division policy, priorities, and operational procedures;
(12) serves as an agent of information or technology transfer to ensure
that effective methodology in one program is known and made available
to other state and local programs; and (13) analyzes technical and
epidemiologic information to present at national and international
scientific meetings and publishes programmatic/surveillance/
epidemiologic information in collaboration with host agencies.
Dated: September 27, 2013.
Sherri A. Berger,
Chief Operating Officer, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
[FR Doc. 2013-24941 Filed 10-24-13; 8:45 am]
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