Developing a Workplace Supported Recovery Program: A Strategy for Assisting Workers and Employers With the Nation's Opioid and Substance Use Disorder Epidemics; Request for Information; Extension of Comment Period, 20505 [2020-07683]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 71 / Monday, April 13, 2020 / Notices request for OMB approval of the proposed information collection. All comments will become a matter of public record. Dated: April 7, 2020. Virginia L. Mackay-Smith, Associate Director. [FR Doc. 2020–07661 Filed 4–10–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4160–90–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [Docket No. CDC–2020–0001; NIOSH–333] Developing a Workplace Supported Recovery Program: A Strategy for Assisting Workers and Employers With the Nation’s Opioid and Substance Use Disorder Epidemics; Request for Information; Extension of Comment Period Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, HHS. ACTION: Extension of comment period. AGENCY: On February 26, 2020, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), within the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), opened a docket to obtain public input on a NIOSH plan to develop resources and conduct research on the topic of workplace supported recovery. Workplace supported recovery programs (WSRPs) assist workers and employers facing the nation’s crisis related to the misuse of opioids and other drugs, and related substance disorders. Comments were to be received by April 27, 2020. NIOSH is extending the comment period to close on July 27, 2020, to allow stakeholders and other interested parties sufficient time to respond. DATES: The comment period for the document published on February 26, 2020 (85 FR 11085), is extended. Comments must be received by July 27, 2020. ADDRESSES: You may submit written comments, identified by docket numbers CDC–2020–0001 and NIOSH– 333, by either of the following two methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • Mail: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, NIOSH Docket Office, 1090 Tusculum Avenue, MS C–34, Cincinnati, Ohio 45226–1998. Instructions: All information received in response to this notice must include khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:57 Apr 10, 2020 Jkt 250001 the agency name and docket number [CDC–2020–0001; NIOSH–333]. All relevant comments received will be posted without change to https:// www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: L. Casey Chosewood, NIOSH, 1600 Clifton Road NE; Mailstop V24–4, Atlanta, GA 30329; phone: 404–498–2483 (not a tollfree number); email: twh@cdc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: NIOSH published a request for information in the Federal Register on February 26, 2020 (85 FR 11085) regarding the planned development of resources and conduct of research on the topic of workplace supported recovery programs (WSRPs). This notice announces the extension of the comment period until July 27, 2020. John J. Howard, Director, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [FR Doc. 2020–07683 Filed 4–10–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163–18–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Administration for Community Living Intent To Award a Single-Source Supplement for the Amputee Coalition of America, Inc. for the National Limb Loss Resource Center Cooperative Agreement Notice; intent to award a singlesource supplement. ACTION: The Administration for Community Living (ACL) announces the intent to award a single-source supplement to the current cooperative agreement held by the Amputee Coalition of America, Inc. for the National Limb Loss Resource Center (NLLRC). The purpose of this project is to expand on current grant activities occurring across communities. These activities include programs that promote independence, community living, and the adoption of healthy behaviors that promote wellness and prevent and/or reduce chronic conditions associated with limb loss and increase partnerships and collaborations with ACL programs that will benefit all people living with limb loss or limb differences. The administrative supplement for FY 2020 will be for $500,000, bringing the total award for FY 2020 to $3,884,003. FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: For further information or comments regarding this program supplement, contact Elizabeth Leef, U.S. Department SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00039 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 20505 of Health and Human Services, Administration for Community Living, Administration on Disabilities, Independent Living Administration at (202) 475–2486 and; email Elizabeth.leef@acl.hhs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The additional funding will not be used to begin new projects. The funding will be used to enhance and expand existing programs that can serve an increased number of veterans and people living with limb loss and limb differences by providing increased technical assistance activities; promoting health and wellness programs; addressing healthcare access issues, including maternity care; promoting the adoption of healthy behaviors with the objective of preventing and/or reducing chronic conditions associated with limb loss; increasing partnerships and collaborations with ACL programs that will benefit all people living with limb loss or limb differences; enhancing and expanding the evaluation activities currently under way; and enhancing website capacities for improved information dissemination. Program Name: National Limb Loss Resource Center Recipient: The Amputee Coalition of America, Inc. Period of Performance: The supplement award will be issued for the second year of the five-year project period of April 1, 2019, through March 29, 2024. Total Supplement Award Amount: $500,000 in FY 2020. Award Type: Cooperative Agreement Supplement. Statutory Authority: This program is authorized under Section 317 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247(b–4)); Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015, Public Law 113–235 (Dec. 16, 2014). Basis for Award: The Amputee Coalition of America, Inc. is currently funded to carry out the objectives of this program, entitled The National Limb Loss Resource Center for the period of April 1, 2019, through March 29, 2024. Almost 2 million Americans have experienced amputations or were born with limb difference and another 28 million people in our country are at risk for amputation. The supplement will enable the grantee to carry their work even further, serving more people living with limb loss and/or limb differences and providing even more comprehensive training and technical assistance in the development of longterm supportive services. The additional funding will not be used to begin new projects or activities. The NLLRC will E:\FR\FM\13APN1.SGM 13APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 71 (Monday, April 13, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Page 20505]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-07683]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

[Docket No. CDC-2020-0001; NIOSH-333]


Developing a Workplace Supported Recovery Program: A Strategy for 
Assisting Workers and Employers With the Nation's Opioid and Substance 
Use Disorder Epidemics; Request for Information; Extension of Comment 
Period

AGENCY: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, HHS.

ACTION: Extension of comment period.

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SUMMARY: On February 26, 2020, the National Institute for Occupational 
Safety and Health (NIOSH), within the Center for Disease Control and 
Prevention (CDC), opened a docket to obtain public input on a NIOSH 
plan to develop resources and conduct research on the topic of 
workplace supported recovery. Workplace supported recovery programs 
(WSRPs) assist workers and employers facing the nation's crisis related 
to the misuse of opioids and other drugs, and related substance 
disorders. Comments were to be received by April 27, 2020. NIOSH is 
extending the comment period to close on July 27, 2020, to allow 
stakeholders and other interested parties sufficient time to respond.

DATES: The comment period for the document published on February 26, 
2020 (85 FR 11085), is extended. Comments must be received by July 27, 
2020.

ADDRESSES: You may submit written comments, identified by docket 
numbers CDC-2020-0001 and NIOSH-333, by either of the following two 
methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. 
Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Mail: National Institute for Occupational Safety and 
Health, NIOSH Docket Office, 1090 Tusculum Avenue, MS C-34, Cincinnati, 
Ohio 45226-1998.
    Instructions: All information received in response to this notice 
must include the agency name and docket number [CDC-2020-0001; NIOSH-
333]. All relevant comments received will be posted without change to 
https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information 
provided.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: L. Casey Chosewood, NIOSH, 1600 
Clifton Road NE; Mailstop V24-4, Atlanta, GA 30329; phone: 404-498-2483 
(not a toll-free number); email: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: NIOSH published a request for information in 
the Federal Register on February 26, 2020 (85 FR 11085) regarding the 
planned development of resources and conduct of research on the topic 
of workplace supported recovery programs (WSRPs). This notice announces 
the extension of the comment period until July 27, 2020.

John J. Howard,
Director, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, 
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
[FR Doc. 2020-07683 Filed 4-10-20; 8:45 am]
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