World Trade Center Health Program Scientific/Technical Advisory Committee (WTCHP STAC or Advisory Committee), National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Docket Number CDC-2016-0036; NIOSH 248-E, 29567-29568 [2016-11141]

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[FR Doc. 2016–11179 Filed 5–11–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163–18–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES World Trade Center Health Program Scientific/Technical Advisory Committee (WTCHP STAC or Advisory Committee), National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Docket Number CDC–2016– 0036; NIOSH 248–E 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: Time and Date: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., June 2, 2016 (All times are Eastern Daylight Time). Place: Jacob J. Javits Federal Building, 26 Federal Plaza, New York, New York 10278. This meeting will also be available by telephone and Web conference. Audio only will be available by telephone; video will be available by Web conference. The USA toll-free, dialin number is 1–888–606–8411, and when prompted enter passcode— 5064451. To view the web conference, enter the following web address in your web browser: https:// odniosh.adobeconnect.com/wtchpstac/. Public Comment Time and Date: 9:20 a.m.–9:50 a.m., June 2, 2016. Please note that the public comment period ends at the time indicated above or following the last call for comments, whichever is earlier. Members of the public who want to comment must sign up by providing their name by mail, email, or telephone, at the addresses provided below by May 29, 2016. Each commenter will be provided up to five minutes for comment. A limited number of time slots are available and will be VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:02 May 11, 2016 Jkt 238001 Number of respondents assigned on a first come–first served basis. Written comments will also be accepted from those unable to attend the public session. Status: Open to the public, limited only by the number of telephone lines. The conference line will accommodate up to 50 callers; therefore it is suggested that those interested in calling in to listen to the committee meeting share a line when possible. Background: The Advisory Committee was established by Title I of the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2010, Public Law 111–347 (January 2, 2011), amended by Public Law 114–113 (Dec. 18, 2015), adding Title XXXIII to the Public Health Service (PHS) Act (codified at 42 U.S.C. 300mm to 300mm-61). Purpose: The purpose of the Advisory Committee is to review scientific and medical evidence and to make recommendations to the World Trade Center (WTC) Program Administrator regarding additional WTC Health Program eligibility criteria, potential additions to the list of covered WTCrelated health conditions, and research regarding certain health conditions related to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Title XXXIII of the PHS Act established the WTC Health Program within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The WTC Health Program provides medical monitoring and treatment benefits to eligible firefighters and related personnel, law enforcement officers, and rescue, recovery, and cleanup workers who responded to the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks in New York City, at the Pentagon, and in Shanksville, Pennsylvania (responders), and to eligible persons who were present in the dust or dust cloud on September 11, 2001 or who worked, resided, or attended school, childcare, or adult daycare in the New York City disaster area (survivors). Certain specific activities of the WTC Program Administrator are reserved to the Secretary, HHS, to delegate at her discretion; other WTC Program Administrator duties not explicitly reserved to the Secretary, HHS, are assigned to the Director, NIOSH. The PO 00000 Frm 00046 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Number of responses per respondent 420 280 280 1 1 1 Average burden per response (in hours) 1 5/60 10/60 administration of the Advisory Committee is left to the Director of NIOSH in his role as WTC Program Administrator. CDC and NIOSH provide funding, staffing, and administrative support services for the Advisory Committee. The charter was reissued on May 12, 2015, and will expire on May 12, 2017. Matters for Discussion: The Advisory Committee will address the new responsibilities required under the reauthorization of the WTC Health Program in the PHS Act. Specifically, the enhanced role of the STAC to (1) make recommendations regarding the identification of individuals to conduct independent peer reviews of the evidence that would be the basis for issuing final rules to add a health condition to the List of WTC-Related Health Conditions; and (2) review and evaluate the policies and procedures in effect within the WTC Health Program that are used to determine whether sufficient evidence is available to support adding a non-cancer condition or type of cancer to the List of WTCRelated Health Conditions. The two policies can be found at: https://www.cdc.gov/wtc/policies.html. The agenda will include presentations on peer review and the policies and procedures the WTC Health Program uses to add health conditions to the list of covered conditions. The agenda is subject to change as priorities dictate. To view the notice, visit https:// www.regulations.gov and enter CDC– 2016–0036 in the search field and click ‘‘Search.’’ Public Comment Sign-up and Submissions to the Docket: To sign up to provide public comments or to submit comments to the docket, send information to the NIOSH Docket Office by one of the following means: Mail: NIOSH Docket Office, Robert A. Taft Laboratories, MS C–34, 1090 Tusculum Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45226. Email: nioshdocket@cdc.gov. Telephone: (513) 533–8611. In the event an individual cannot attend, written comments may be submitted. The comments should be E:\FR\FM\12MYN1.SGM 12MYN1 asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 29568 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 92 / Thursday, May 12, 2016 / Notices limited to two pages and submitted through https://www.regulations.gov enter CDC–2016–0036 in the search field and click ‘‘Search’’ by May 29, 2016. Efforts will be made to provide the two-page written comments received by the deadline above to the committee members before the meeting. Comments in excess of two pages will be made publicly available at https:// www.regulations.gov (enter CDC–2016– 0036 in the search field and click ‘‘Search’’). Policy on Redaction of Committee Meeting Transcripts (Public Comment): Transcripts will be prepared and posted to https://www.regulations.gov (enter CDC–2016–0036 in the search field and click ‘‘Search’’) within 60 days after the meeting. If a person making a comment gives his or her name, no attempt will be made to redact that name. NIOSH will take reasonable steps to ensure that individuals making public comments are aware of the fact that their comments (including their name, if provided) will appear in a transcript of the meeting posted on a public Web site. Such reasonable steps include a statement read at the start of the meeting stating that transcripts will be posted and names of speakers will not be redacted. If individuals in making a statement reveal personal information (e.g., medical information) about themselves, that information will not usually be redacted. The CDC Freedom of Information Act coordinator will, however, review such revelations in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act and, if deemed appropriate, will redact such information. Disclosures of information concerning third party medical information will be redacted. Contact Person for More Information: Paul J. Middendorf, Ph.D., Designated Federal Officer, NIOSH, CDC, 2400 Century Parkway NE., Mail Stop E–20, Atlanta, Georgia 30345, telephone 1 (888) 982–4748; email: wtc-stac@ cdc.gov. 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. 2016–11141 Filed 5–11–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163–18–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:02 May 11, 2016 Jkt 238001 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Meeting of the National Vaccine Advisory Committee National Vaccine Program Office, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health, Office of the Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: As stipulated by the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the Department of Health and Human Services is hereby giving notice that the National Vaccine Advisory Committee (NVAC) will hold a meeting June 7–8, 2016. The meeting is open to the public. However, pre-registration is required for both public attendance and public comment. Individuals who wish to attend the meeting and/or participate in the public comment session should register at https://www.hhs.gov/nvpo/ nvac/meetings/upcomingmeetings. Participants may also register by emailing nvpo@hhs.gov or by calling (202) 690–5566 and providing their name, organization, and email address. DATES: The meeting will be held on June 7–8, 2016. The meeting times and agenda will be posted on the NVAC Web site at https://www.hhs.gov/nvpo/ nvac/meetings/upcomingmeetings as soon as they become available. ADDRESSES: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Hubert H. Humphrey Building, the Great Hall, 200 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20201. The meeting can also be accessed through a live webcast the day of the meeting. For more information, visit https://www.hhs.gov/nvpo/nvac/ meetings/upcomingmeetings. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: National Vaccine Program Office, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Room 715–H, Hubert H. Humphrey Building, 200 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20201. Phone: (202) 690–5566; email: nvpo@ hhs.gov. SUMMARY: Pursuant to Section 2101 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300aa–1), the Secretary of Health and Human Services was mandated to establish the National Vaccine Program to achieve optimal prevention of human infectious diseases through immunization and to achieve optimal prevention against adverse reactions to vaccines. The NVAC was established to provide advice and make recommendations to the Director of the National Vaccine Program on matters SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PO 00000 Frm 00047 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 related to the Program’s responsibilities. The Assistant Secretary for Health serves as Director of the National Vaccine Program. The June 2016 NVAC meeting will continue important discussions on addressing the barriers and scientific challenges to the development of new and improved vaccines, with a presentation from the NVAC Maternal Immunization Working Group of their draft recommendations for overcoming barriers to research and development of vaccines for use in pregnant women. The NVAC will host a comprehensive discussion on the financial costs and perceived barriers to providing immunization services across the lifespan. Committee discussions will also include an update on immunization priorities at the local level, efforts to improve immunization coverage among adults and adolescents, and findings from a midcourse review of the 2010 National Vaccine Plan on the areas of greatest opportunity for strengthening the immunization system going forward. Please note that agenda items are subject to change as priorities dictate. Information on the final meeting agenda will be posted prior to the meeting on the NVAC Web site: https:// www.hhs.gov/nvpo/nvac. Public attendance at the meeting is limited to the available space. Individuals who plan to attend in person and need special assistance, such as sign language interpretation or other reasonable accommodations, should notify the National Vaccine Program Office at the address/phone listed above at least one week prior to the meeting. For those unable to attend in person, a live webcast will be available. More information on registration and accessing the webcast can be found at https://www.hhs.gov/ nvpo/nvac/meetings/ upcomingmeetings. Members of the public will have the opportunity to provide comments at the NVAC meeting during the public comment periods designated on the agenda. Public comments made during the meeting will be limited to three minutes per person to ensure time is allotted for all those wishing to speak. Individuals are also welcome to submit their written comments. Written comments should not exceed three pages in length. Individuals submitting written comments should email their comments to the National Vaccine Program Office (nvpo@hhs.gov) at least five business days prior to the meeting. E:\FR\FM\12MYN1.SGM 12MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 92 (Thursday, May 12, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 29567-29568]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-11141]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention


World Trade Center Health Program Scientific/Technical Advisory 
Committee (WTCHP STAC or Advisory Committee), National Institute for 
Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Docket Number CDC-2016-0036; 
NIOSH 248-E

    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:
    Time and Date: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., June 2, 2016 (All times are 
Eastern Daylight Time).
    Place: Jacob J. Javits Federal Building, 26 Federal Plaza, New 
York, New York 10278. This meeting will also be available by telephone 
and Web conference. Audio only will be available by telephone; video 
will be available by Web conference. The USA toll-free, dial-in number 
is 1-888-606-8411, and when prompted enter passcode--5064451. To view 
the web conference, enter the following web address in your web 
browser: https://odniosh.adobeconnect.com/wtchpstac/.
    Public Comment Time and Date: 9:20 a.m.-9:50 a.m., June 2, 2016.
    Please note that the public comment period ends at the time 
indicated above or following the last call for comments, whichever is 
earlier. Members of the public who want to comment must sign up by 
providing their name by mail, email, or telephone, at the addresses 
provided below by May 29, 2016. Each commenter will be provided up to 
five minutes for comment. A limited number of time slots are available 
and will be assigned on a first come-first served basis. Written 
comments will also be accepted from those unable to attend the public 
session.
    Status: Open to the public, limited only by the number of telephone 
lines. The conference line will accommodate up to 50 callers; therefore 
it is suggested that those interested in calling in to listen to the 
committee meeting share a line when possible.
    Background: The Advisory Committee was established by Title I of 
the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2010, Public Law 
111-347 (January 2, 2011), amended by Public Law 114-113 (Dec. 18, 
2015), adding Title XXXIII to the Public Health Service (PHS) Act 
(codified at 42 U.S.C. 300mm to 300mm-61).
    Purpose: The purpose of the Advisory Committee is to review 
scientific and medical evidence and to make recommendations to the 
World Trade Center (WTC) Program Administrator regarding additional WTC 
Health Program eligibility criteria, potential additions to the list of 
covered WTC-related health conditions, and research regarding certain 
health conditions related to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. 
Title XXXIII of the PHS Act established the WTC Health Program within 
the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The WTC Health 
Program provides medical monitoring and treatment benefits to eligible 
firefighters and related personnel, law enforcement officers, and 
rescue, recovery, and cleanup workers who responded to the September 
11, 2001, terrorist attacks in New York City, at the Pentagon, and in 
Shanksville, Pennsylvania (responders), and to eligible persons who 
were present in the dust or dust cloud on September 11, 2001 or who 
worked, resided, or attended school, childcare, or adult daycare in the 
New York City disaster area (survivors). Certain specific activities of 
the WTC Program Administrator are reserved to the Secretary, HHS, to 
delegate at her discretion; other WTC Program Administrator duties not 
explicitly reserved to the Secretary, HHS, are assigned to the 
Director, NIOSH. The administration of the Advisory Committee is left 
to the Director of NIOSH in his role as WTC Program Administrator. CDC 
and NIOSH provide funding, staffing, and administrative support 
services for the Advisory Committee. The charter was reissued on May 
12, 2015, and will expire on May 12, 2017.
    Matters for Discussion: The Advisory Committee will address the new 
responsibilities required under the reauthorization of the WTC Health 
Program in the PHS Act. Specifically, the enhanced role of the STAC to 
(1) make recommendations regarding the identification of individuals to 
conduct independent peer reviews of the evidence that would be the 
basis for issuing final rules to add a health condition to the List of 
WTC-Related Health Conditions; and (2) review and evaluate the policies 
and procedures in effect within the WTC Health Program that are used to 
determine whether sufficient evidence is available to support adding a 
non-cancer condition or type of cancer to the List of WTC-Related 
Health Conditions.
    The two policies can be found at: https://www.cdc.gov/wtc/policies.html. The agenda will include presentations on peer review and 
the policies and procedures the WTC Health Program uses to add health 
conditions to the list of covered conditions.
    The agenda is subject to change as priorities dictate.
    To view the notice, visit https://www.regulations.gov and enter CDC-
2016-0036 in the search field and click ``Search.''
    Public Comment Sign-up and Submissions to the Docket: To sign up to 
provide public comments or to submit comments to the docket, send 
information to the NIOSH Docket Office by one of the following means:
    Mail: NIOSH Docket Office, Robert A. Taft Laboratories, MS C-34, 
1090 Tusculum Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45226.
    Email: nioshdocket@cdc.gov.
    Telephone: (513) 533-8611.
    In the event an individual cannot attend, written comments may be 
submitted. The comments should be

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limited to two pages and submitted through https://www.regulations.gov 
enter CDC-2016-0036 in the search field and click ``Search'' by May 29, 
2016. Efforts will be made to provide the two-page written comments 
received by the deadline above to the committee members before the 
meeting. Comments in excess of two pages will be made publicly 
available at https://www.regulations.gov (enter CDC-2016-0036 in the 
search field and click ``Search'').
    Policy on Redaction of Committee Meeting Transcripts (Public 
Comment): Transcripts will be prepared and posted to https://www.regulations.gov (enter CDC-2016-0036 in the search field and click 
``Search'') within 60 days after the meeting. If a person making a 
comment gives his or her name, no attempt will be made to redact that 
name. NIOSH will take reasonable steps to ensure that individuals 
making public comments are aware of the fact that their comments 
(including their name, if provided) will appear in a transcript of the 
meeting posted on a public Web site. Such reasonable steps include a 
statement read at the start of the meeting stating that transcripts 
will be posted and names of speakers will not be redacted. If 
individuals in making a statement reveal personal information (e.g., 
medical information) about themselves, that information will not 
usually be redacted. The CDC Freedom of Information Act coordinator 
will, however, review such revelations in accordance with the Freedom 
of Information Act and, if deemed appropriate, will redact such 
information. Disclosures of information concerning third party medical 
information will be redacted.
    Contact Person for More Information: Paul J. Middendorf, Ph.D., 
Designated Federal Officer, NIOSH, CDC, 2400 Century Parkway NE., Mail 
Stop E-20, Atlanta, Georgia 30345, telephone 1 (888) 982-4748; email: 
wtc-stac@cdc.gov.
    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. 2016-11141 Filed 5-11-16; 8:45 am]
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