Safety and Occupational Health Study Section (SOHSS), National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH or Institute), 53709-53710 [2014-21569]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 175 / Wednesday, September 10, 2014 / Notices tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Acquisition Functions’’ on your attached document. • Fax: 202–501–4067. • Mail: General Services Administration, Regulatory Secretariat Division (MVCB), 1800 F Street NW., Washington, DC 20405–0001. ATTN: Ms. Flowers/IC 9000–0183. Instructions: Please submit comments only and cite Information Collection 9000–0183, Preventing Personal Conflicts of Interest for Contractor Employees Performing Acquisition Functions, in all correspondence related to this collection. All comments received will be posted without change to https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal and/or business confidential information provided. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Cecelia L. Davis, Procurement Analyst, Acquisition Policy Division, GSA 202– 219–0202 or email cecelia.davis@ gsa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A. Purpose This is a request for an extension of an existing information collection requirement concerning the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Control Number 9000–0183, Preventing Personal Conflicts of Interest for Contractor Employees Performing Acquisition Functions. The request uses the burden hours provided in the proposed FAR rule (2013–022). The proposed rule expands the coverage and proposes to amend the FAR by implementing section 829 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (Pub. L. 112–239) to extend the limitations on contractor employee personal conflicts of interest. The limits on personal conflicts of interest are being extended to: (1) The performance of all functions that are closely associated with inherently governmental functions (not just acquisition functions) and (2) contracts for personal services (to the extent such contracts are authorized by law, e.g., legal or medical services). In the current information collection, Section 841(a) requires the Administrator for Federal Procurement Policy to develop and issue a standard policy to prevent personal conflicts of interest by contractor employees performing acquisition functions. The policy is related to inherently governmental functions, and an associated personal conflicts-of-interest clause or set off clauses. Contractors are required to notify contracting officers whenever they become aware of any personal conflict of interest violations by a covered VerDate Mar<15>2010 19:04 Sep 09, 2014 Jkt 232001 employee. The objective of the notification requirement is to emphasize the critical importance of integrity in contracting and reduce the occurrence of personal conflict-of-interest violations by contractor employees performing acquisition-related functions. In addition, contractors have the opportunity, in exceptional circumstances, to request mitigation or waiver of the personal conflict-ofinterest standards. The information is used by the Government to evaluate the requested mitigation/waiver. B. The Annual Reporting Burden Estimated as Follows Respondents: 188. Responses per Respondent: 1. Total Responses: 188. Hours per Response: 30. Total Burden Hours: 5640. The annual recordkeeping burden is estimated as follows: Recordkeepers: 9,361. Hours per recordkeeper: 59. Total recordkeeping hours: 552,299. C. Public Comments Public comments are particularly invited on: Whether this collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of functions of the FAR, and whether it will have practical utility; whether our estimate of the public burden of this collection of information is accurate, and based on valid assumptions and methodology; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways in which we can minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, through the use of appropriate technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Obtaining Copies of Proposals: Requesters may obtain a copy of the information collection documents from the General Services Administration, Regulatory Secretariat Division (MVCB), 1800 F Street NW., Washington, DC 20405–0001 telephone 202–501–4755. Please cite OMB Control No. 9000–0183, Preventing Personal Conflicts of Interest for Contractor Employees Performing Acquisition Functions, in all correspondence. Dated: September 4, 2014. Edward Loeb, Acting Director, Federal Acquisition Policy Division, Office of Government-wide Acquisition Policy, Office of Acquisition Policy, Office of Government-wide Policy. [FR Doc. 2014–21557 Filed 9–9–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6820–EP–P PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 53709 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Disease, Disability, and Injury Prevention and Control Special Emphasis Panel (SEP): Initial review The meeting announced below concerns NIOSH Member Conflict Review, PA 07–318, initial review. These applications are submitted by members of the Safety and Occupational Health Study Section and must be reviewed outside of the regular panel meeting to avoid any conflict of interest. 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 aforementioned meeting: Time And Date: 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m., October 28, 2014 (Closed). Place: Teleconference. Status: The meeting will be closed to the public in accordance with 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. Matters for Discussion: The meeting will include the initial review, discussion, and evaluation of applications received in response to ‘‘NIOSH Member Conflict Review, PA 07–318. Contact Person for More Information: Nina Turner, Ph.D., Scientific Review Officer, 1095 Willowdale Road, Morgantown, WV 26506, Telephone: (304) 285–5976. 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. Claudette Grant, Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [FR Doc. 2014–21568 Filed 9–9–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163–18–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Safety and Occupational Health Study Section (SOHSS), National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH or Institute) 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) E:\FR\FM\10SEN1.SGM 10SEN1 53710 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 175 / Wednesday, September 10, 2014 / Notices announces the following committee meeting. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Times And Dates: 8:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m., October 15, 2014 (Closed). 8:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m., October 16, 2014 (Closed). Place: Embassy Suites, 1900 Diagonal Road, Alexandria, Virginia 22314, Telephone: 703–684–5900, Fax: 703–684– 0653. Purpose: The Safety and Occupational Health Study Section will review, discuss, and evaluate grant application(s) received in response to the Institute’s standard grants review and funding cycles pertaining to research issues in occupational safety and health, and allied areas. It is the intent of NIOSH to support broadbased research endeavors in keeping with the Institute’s program goals. This will lead to improved understanding and appreciation for the magnitude of the aggregate health burden associated with occupational injuries and illnesses, as well as to support more focused research projects, which will lead to improvements in the delivery of occupational safety and health services, and the prevention of work-related injury and illness. It is anticipated that research funded will promote these program goals. Matters for Dicussion: The meeting will convene to address matters related to the conduct of Study Section business and for the study section to consider safety and occupational health-related grant applications. These portions of the meeting will be closed to the public in accordance with 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, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, pursuant to Section 10(d) Public Law 92–463. Agenda items are subject to change as priorities dictate. Contact person for more information: Price Connor, Ph.D., NIOSH Health Scientist, CDC, 2400 Executive Parkway, Mailstop E–20, Atlanta, Georgia 30345, Telephone: (404) 498–2511, Fax: (404) 498–2571. 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 CDC and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Claudette Grant, Acting Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [FR Doc. 2014–21569 Filed 9–9–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163–18–P VerDate Mar<15>2010 19:04 Sep 09, 2014 Jkt 232001 Request for Nominations of Candidates To Serve on the Board of Scientific Counselors (BSC), National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC is soliciting nominations for possible membership on the Board of Scientific Counselors, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (BSC, NIOSH). The BSC, NIOSH consists of 15 experts in fields related to occupational safety and health. The members are selected by the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The board advises the NIOSH Director on occupational safety and health research and prevention programs. The board also provides advice on standards of scientific excellence, current needs in the field of occupational safety and health, and the applicability and dissemination of research findings. This advice may take the form of reports or verbal communications to the NIOSH Director during BSC meetings. Nominations are being sought for individuals who have expertise and qualifications necessary to contribute to the accomplishment of the board’s mission. More information is available on the NIOSH BSC Web site: https:// www.cdc.gov/niosh/BSC/default.html Nominees will be selected based on expertise in the field occupational safety and health, such as occupational medicine, occupational nursing, industrial hygiene, occupational safety and health engineering, toxicology, chemistry, safety and health education, ergonomics, epidemiology, biostatistics, and psychology. Federal employees will not be considered for membership. Members may be invited to serve for terms of up to four years. Selected nominees would begin service on the NIOSH BSC in January 2016. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services policy stipulates that committee membership shall be balanced in terms of professional training and background, points of view represented, and the committee’s function. In addition to a broad range of expertise, consideration is given to a broad representation of geographic areas within the U.S., with diverse representation of both genders, ethnic and racial minorities, and persons with disabilities. Nominees must be U.S. PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 citizens, and cannot be full-time employees of the U.S. Government, or federally registered lobbyists. Candidates should submit the following items: • Current curriculum vitae, including complete contact information (name, affiliation, mailing address, telephone number, email address) • A letter of recommendation stating the qualifications of the candidate. • A statement indicating the nominee’s willingness to serve as a potential member of the BSC, NIOSH. Nomination materials must be postmarked by December 15, 2014, and sent to: John Decker, NIOSH, CDC, 1600 Clifton Road NE., Mailstop E–20, Atlanta, Georgia 30333, telephone (404) 498–2500. 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. Claudette Grant, Acting Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [FR Doc. 2014–21567 Filed 9–9–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163–18–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration [Docket No. FDA–2013–N–1164] Agency Information Collection Activities; Announcement of Office of Management and Budget Approval; Testing Communications on Biological Products AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS. ACTION: Notice. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing that a collection of information entitled ‘‘Testing Communications on Biological Products’’ has been approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: FDA PRA Staff, Office of Operations, Food and Drug Administration, 8455 Colesville Rd., COLE–14526, Silver Spring, MD 20993–0002, PRAStaff@ fda.hhs.gov. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\10SEN1.SGM 10SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 175 (Wednesday, September 10, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 53709-53710]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-21569]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention


Safety and Occupational Health Study Section (SOHSS), National 
Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH or Institute)

    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)

[[Page 53710]]

announces the following committee meeting.

    Times And Dates: 8:00 a.m.--5:00 p.m., October 15, 2014 
(Closed). 8:00 a.m.--5:00 p.m., October 16, 2014 (Closed).
    Place: Embassy Suites, 1900 Diagonal Road, Alexandria, Virginia 
22314, Telephone: 703-684-5900, Fax: 703-684-0653.
    Purpose: The Safety and Occupational Health Study Section will 
review, discuss, and evaluate grant application(s) received in 
response to the Institute's standard grants review and funding 
cycles pertaining to research issues in occupational safety and 
health, and allied areas.
    It is the intent of NIOSH to support broad-based research 
endeavors in keeping with the Institute's program goals. This will 
lead to improved understanding and appreciation for the magnitude of 
the aggregate health burden associated with occupational injuries 
and illnesses, as well as to support more focused research projects, 
which will lead to improvements in the delivery of occupational 
safety and health services, and the prevention of work-related 
injury and illness. It is anticipated that research funded will 
promote these program goals.
    Matters for Dicussion: The meeting will convene to address 
matters related to the conduct of Study Section business and for the 
study section to consider safety and occupational health-related 
grant applications.
    These portions of the meeting will be closed to the public in 
accordance with 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, Centers for Disease Control and 
Prevention, pursuant to Section 10(d) Public Law 92-463.
    Agenda items are subject to change as priorities dictate.
    Contact person for more information: Price Connor, Ph.D., NIOSH 
Health Scientist, CDC, 2400 Executive Parkway, Mailstop E-20, 
Atlanta, Georgia 30345, Telephone: (404) 498-2511, Fax: (404) 498-
2571.
    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 CDC and the Agency for Toxic Substances and 
Disease Registry.

Claudette Grant,
Acting Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, Centers for 
Disease Control and Prevention.
[FR Doc. 2014-21569 Filed 9-9-14; 8:45 am]
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