Advisory Board on Radiation and Worker Health (ABRWH or the Advisory Board), National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH); Meeting, 49610-49611 [2017-23333]

Download as PDF 49610 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 206 / Thursday, October 26, 2017 / Notices available (50); the toll-free dial-in number is 1–877–951–7311, with a pass code of 2208740. The meeting will be held on December 6, 2017, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., EST, and December 7, 2017, 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., EST. DATES: CDC, Global Communications Center, 1600 Clifton Road NE., Building 19, Auditorium B3, Atlanta, Georgia 30329; also 1–877– 951–7311, with a pass code of 2208740. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robin Moseley, MAT, Designated Federal Officer, OID, CDC, 1600 Clifton Road NE., Mailstop D10, Atlanta, Georgia 30329, Telephone (404) 639– 4461; rrm1@cdc.gov. ethrower on DSK3G9T082PROD with NOTICES SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Purpose: The BSC, OID, provides advice and guidance to the Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services; the Director, CDC; the Director, OID; and the Directors of the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, the National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases, and the National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention, CDC, in the following areas: Strategies, goals, and priorities for programs; research within the national centers; and overall strategic direction and focus of OID and the national centers. Matters To Be Considered: The agenda will include discussions on priority issues for the national centers, including foodborne infections, advanced molecular detection, antimicrobial resistance, sexually transmitted diseases, and vaccination coverage. A report back from the Board’s Food Safety Modernization Act Surveillance Working Group will also be given. Agenda items are subject to change as priorities dictate. 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. 2017–23336 Filed 10–25–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163–19–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:29 Oct 25, 2017 Jkt 244001 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Advisory Board on Radiation and Worker Health (ABRWH or the Advisory Board), National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH); Meeting Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). ACTION: Notice of meeting. AGENCY: In accordance with section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), announces the following meeting of the Advisory Board on Radiation and Worker Health (ABRWH). This meeting is open to the public, limited only by the space available. The meeting space accommodates approximately 150 people. The public is welcome to submit written comments in advance of the meeting, to the contact person below. Written comments received in advance of the meeting will be included in the official record of the meeting. The public is also welcome to listen to the meeting by joining the teleconference at the USA toll-free, dial-in number at 1– 866–659–0537; the pass code is 9933701. The conference line has 150 ports for callers. The Web conference by which the public can view presentations as they are presented is https:// webconf.cdc.gov/zab6/yzdq02pl?sl=1. DATES: The meeting will be held on December 13 from 8:15 to 6:00 p.m. Mountain Time and December 14, 2017, 8:15 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Mountain Time. A public comment session will begin on December 13 at 6:00 p.m. Mountain Time and conclude at 7:00 p.m. or following the final call for public comment, whichever comes first. ADDRESSES: Doubletree by Hilton Albuquerque, 201 Marquette Avenue Northwest, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87102; Phone: (505) 247–7057, Fax: (505) 247–7017. Audio conference call via FTS Conferencing. The USA toll-free dial-in number is 1–866–659–0537; the pass code is 9933701. Web conference by Skype: Meeting CONNECTION: https://webconf.cdc.gov/zab6/ yzdq02pl?sl=1. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Theodore Katz, MPA, Designated Federal Officer, NIOSH, CDC, 1600 Clifton Road, Mailstop E–20, Atlanta, Georgia 30333, Telephone (513) 533– 6800, Toll Free 1 (800) CDC–INFO, Email ocas@cdc.gov. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background: The Advisory Board was established under the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act of 2000 to advise the President on a variety of policy and technical functions required to implement and effectively manage the new compensation program. Key functions of the Advisory Board include providing advice on the development of probability of causation guidelines which have been promulgated by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as a final rule, advice on methods of dose reconstruction which have also been promulgated by HHS as a final rule, advice on the scientific validity and quality of dose estimation and reconstruction efforts being performed for purposes of the compensation program, and advice on petitions to add classes of workers to the Special Exposure Cohort (SEC). In December 2000, the President delegated responsibility for funding, staffing, and operating the Advisory Board to HHS, which subsequently delegated this authority to the CDC. NIOSH implements this responsibility for CDC. The charter was issued on August 3, 2001, renewed at appropriate intervals, rechartered on March 22, 2016 pursuant to Executive Order 13708, and will expire on September 30, 2019. Purpose: This Advisory Board is charged with (a) providing advice to the Secretary, HHS, on the development of guidelines under Executive Order 13179; (b) providing advice to the Secretary, HHS, on the scientific validity and quality of dose reconstruction efforts performed for this program; and (c) upon request by the Secretary, HHS, advising the Secretary on whether there is a class of employees at any Department of Energy facility who were exposed to radiation but for whom it is not feasible to estimate their radiation dose, and on whether there is reasonable likelihood that such radiation doses may have endangered the health of members of this class. Matters to be Considered: The agenda will include discussions on: NIOSH Program Update; Department of Labor Program Update; Department of Energy Program Update; SEC Petitions Update; dose reconstruction review methods; review of methods for estimating coworker radiation doses; possible discussions of Site Profile reviews for Weldon Spring Plant (Weldon Spring, Missouri) and Pacific Proving Grounds (Marshall Islands); the SEC petition for Savannah River Site (1973–2007; Aiken, South Carolina), and possibly one or more of the following SEC petitions: Idaho National Laboratory (1963–1970; E:\FR\FM\26OCN1.SGM 26OCN1 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 206 / Thursday, October 26, 2017 / Notices Scoville, Idaho), Area IV of Santa Susanna Field Laboratory (1991–1993; Ventura County, California), Ames Laboratory (1971—undetermined ending date; Ames, Iowa); and Board Work Sessions. Agenda items are subject to change as priorities dictate. 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. 2017–23333 Filed 10–25–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163–19–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Advisory Committee to the Director (ACD), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)—State, Tribal, Local and Territorial (STLT) Subcommittee Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). ACTION: Notice of meeting. AGENCY: In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), announces the following meeting for the State, Tribal, Local and Territorial Subcommittee, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (STLT, CDC). This meeting is open to the public, limited only by 100 ports for audio phone lines access available. The public is also welcome to listen to the meeting by (866) 917–2712, passcode 9418625. The public comment period is from 03:50 p.m.–03:55 p.m. EST. Please register for public comment by December 8, 2017 via email to acdirector@cdc.gov. DATES: The meeting will be held on December 18, 2017, 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., EST. ADDRESSES: Audio Line Access Only (866) 917–2712, passcode 9418625. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jose Montero, MD, MPH, Director, Office for State, Tribal, Local and Territorial Support, CDC, 4770 Buford Highway, Mailstop E70, Atlanta, Georgia 30341, (404) 498–0300, ostltsdirector@cdc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: ethrower on DSK3G9T082PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:29 Oct 25, 2017 Jkt 244001 Purpose: The Subcommittee will provide counsel to the ACD, CDC on strategies, future needs, and challenges faced by State, Tribal, Local and Territorial health agencies, and will provide guidance on opportunities for CDC through the ACD. Matters To Be Considered: The agenda will include discussions on implementation of ACD-adopted recommendations related to the health department of the future, additional developments that may expand these recommendations, and how CDC can best support STLT health departments. Agenda items are subject to change as priorities dictate. 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. 2017–23334 Filed 10–25–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163–18–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Document Identifiers: CMS–10114 and CMS–417] Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, HHS. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: 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 the necessity and utility of the proposed information SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 49611 collection for the proper performance of the agency’s functions, the accuracy of the estimated burden, ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology to minimize the information collection burden. Comments on the collection(s) of information must be received by the OMB desk officer by November 27, 2017. DATES: 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) 395–5806 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 Web site address at https:// www.cms.gov/Regulations-andGuidance/Legislation/Paperwork ReductionActof1995/PRA-Listing.html. 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: William Parham at (410) 786–4669. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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 ADDRESSES: E:\FR\FM\26OCN1.SGM 26OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 206 (Thursday, October 26, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Pages 49610-49611]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-23333]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention


Advisory Board on Radiation and Worker Health (ABRWH or the 
Advisory Board), National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health 
(NIOSH); Meeting

AGENCY: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Department of 
Health and Human Services (HHS).

ACTION: Notice of meeting.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory 
Committee Act, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 
announces the following meeting of the Advisory Board on Radiation and 
Worker Health (ABRWH). This meeting is open to the public, limited only 
by the space available. The meeting space accommodates approximately 
150 people. The public is welcome to submit written comments in advance 
of the meeting, to the contact person below. Written comments received 
in advance of the meeting will be included in the official record of 
the meeting. The public is also welcome to listen to the meeting by 
joining the teleconference at the USA toll-free, dial-in number at 1-
866-659-0537; the pass code is 9933701. The conference line has 150 
ports for callers. The Web conference by which the public can view 
presentations as they are presented is https://webconf.cdc.gov/zab6/yzdq02pl?sl=1.

DATES: The meeting will be held on December 13 from 8:15 to 6:00 p.m. 
Mountain Time and December 14, 2017, 8:15 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Mountain 
Time. A public comment session will begin on December 13 at 6:00 p.m. 
Mountain Time and conclude at 7:00 p.m. or following the final call for 
public comment, whichever comes first.

ADDRESSES: Doubletree by Hilton Albuquerque, 201 Marquette Avenue 
Northwest, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87102; Phone: (505) 247-7057, Fax: 
(505) 247-7017. Audio conference call via FTS Conferencing. The USA 
toll-free dial-in number is 1-866-659-0537; the pass code is 9933701. 
Web conference by Skype: Meeting CONNECTION: https://webconf.cdc.gov/zab6/yzdq02pl?sl=1.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Theodore Katz, MPA, Designated Federal 
Officer, NIOSH, CDC, 1600 Clifton Road, Mailstop E-20, Atlanta, Georgia 
30333, Telephone (513) 533-6800, Toll Free 1 (800) CDC-INFO, Email 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Background: The Advisory Board was established under the Energy 
Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act of 2000 to 
advise the President on a variety of policy and technical functions 
required to implement and effectively manage the new compensation 
program. Key functions of the Advisory Board include providing advice 
on the development of probability of causation guidelines which have 
been promulgated by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) 
as a final rule, advice on methods of dose reconstruction which have 
also been promulgated by HHS as a final rule, advice on the scientific 
validity and quality of dose estimation and reconstruction efforts 
being performed for purposes of the compensation program, and advice on 
petitions to add classes of workers to the Special Exposure Cohort 
(SEC). In December 2000, the President delegated responsibility for 
funding, staffing, and operating the Advisory Board to HHS, which 
subsequently delegated this authority to the CDC. NIOSH implements this 
responsibility for CDC. The charter was issued on August 3, 2001, 
renewed at appropriate intervals, rechartered on March 22, 2016 
pursuant to Executive Order 13708, and will expire on September 30, 
2019.
    Purpose: This Advisory Board is charged with (a) providing advice 
to the Secretary, HHS, on the development of guidelines under Executive 
Order 13179; (b) providing advice to the Secretary, HHS, on the 
scientific validity and quality of dose reconstruction efforts 
performed for this program; and (c) upon request by the Secretary, HHS, 
advising the Secretary on whether there is a class of employees at any 
Department of Energy facility who were exposed to radiation but for 
whom it is not feasible to estimate their radiation dose, and on 
whether there is reasonable likelihood that such radiation doses may 
have endangered the health of members of this class.
    Matters to be Considered: The agenda will include discussions on: 
NIOSH Program Update; Department of Labor Program Update; Department of 
Energy Program Update; SEC Petitions Update; dose reconstruction review 
methods; review of methods for estimating co-worker radiation doses; 
possible discussions of Site Profile reviews for Weldon Spring Plant 
(Weldon Spring, Missouri) and Pacific Proving Grounds (Marshall 
Islands); the SEC petition for Savannah River Site (1973-2007; Aiken, 
South Carolina), and possibly one or more of the following SEC 
petitions: Idaho National Laboratory (1963-1970;

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Scoville, Idaho), Area IV of Santa Susanna Field Laboratory (1991-1993; 
Ventura County, California), Ames Laboratory (1971--undetermined ending 
date; Ames, Iowa); and Board Work Sessions. Agenda items are subject to 
change as priorities dictate.
    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. 2017-23333 Filed 10-25-17; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 4163-19-P


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