National Institute on Drug Abuse; Notice of Closed Meetings, 28086 [2016-10779]

Download as PDF 28086 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 89 / Monday, May 9, 2016 / Notices OS specifically requests comments on (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. Darius Taylor, Information Collection Clearance Officer. Date: June 17, 2016. Time: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Agenda: To review and evaluate cooperative agreement applications. Place: Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center, 5701 Marinelli Road, Bethesda, MD 20852. Contact Person: Jagadeesh S. Rao, Ph.D., Scientific Review Officer, Office of Extramural Policy and Review, National Institute on Drug Abuse, National Institutes of Health, DHHS, 6001 Executive Boulevard, Room 4234, MSC 9550, Bethesda, MD 02892, 301–443–9511, jrao@nida.nih.gov. (Catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance Program Nos.: 93.279, Drug Abuse and Addiction Research Programs, National Institutes of Health, HHS) [FR Doc. 2016–10775 Filed 5–6–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4168–11–P Dated: May 3, 2016. Natasha M. Copeland, Program Analyst, Office of Federal Advisory Committee Policy. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES [FR Doc. 2016–10779 Filed 5–6–16; 8:45 am] National Institutes of Health BILLING CODE 4140–01–P National Institute on Drug Abuse; Notice of Closed Meetings mstockstill on DSK3G9T082PROD with NOTICES 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 on Drug Abuse Special Emphasis Panel; Seek, Test, Treat and Retain For Youth and Young Adults Living with or at High Risk for Acquiring HIV (R01). Date: May 17, 2016. Time: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Agenda: To review and evaluate grant applications. Place: The Residence Inn, Washington DC Downtown, 1199 Vermont Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20005. 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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 89 (Monday, May 9, 2016)]
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[FR Doc No: 2016-10779]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

National Institutes of Health


National Institute on Drug Abuse; 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 on Drug Abuse Special 
Emphasis Panel; Seek, Test, Treat and Retain For Youth and Young 
Adults Living with or at High Risk for Acquiring HIV (R01).
    Date: May 17, 2016.
    Time: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
    Agenda: To review and evaluate grant applications.
    Place: The Residence Inn, Washington DC Downtown, 1199 Vermont 
Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20005.
    Contact Person: Nadine Rogers, Ph.D., Scientific Review Officer, 
Office of Extramural Policy and Review, National Institute on Drug 
Abuse, NIH, DHHS, 6001 Executive Blvd., Room 4229, MSC 9550, 
Bethesda, MD 20892-9550, 301-402-2105, rogersn2@nida.nih.gov.
    This notice is being published less than 15 days prior to the 
meeting due to the timing limitations imposed by the review and 
funding cycle.

    Name of Committee: National Institute on Drug Abuse Special 
Emphasis Panel; Identification of Genetic and Genomic Variants by 
Next-Gen Sequencing in Non-human Animal Models (U01).
    Date: June 17, 2016.
    Time: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
    Agenda: To review and evaluate cooperative agreement 
applications.
    Place: Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center, 5701 
Marinelli Road, Bethesda, MD 20852.
    Contact Person: Jagadeesh S. Rao, Ph.D., Scientific Review 
Officer, Office of Extramural Policy and Review, National Institute 
on Drug Abuse, National Institutes of Health, DHHS, 6001 Executive 
Boulevard, Room 4234, MSC 9550, Bethesda, MD 02892, 301-443-9511, 
jrao@nida.nih.gov.

(Catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance Program Nos.: 93.279, Drug 
Abuse and Addiction Research Programs, National Institutes of 
Health, HHS)

    Dated: May 3, 2016.
Natasha M. Copeland,
Program Analyst, Office of Federal Advisory Committee Policy.
[FR Doc. 2016-10779 Filed 5-6-16; 8:45 am]
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