Board of Scientific Counselors, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, National Firefighter Registry Subcommittee Meeting, 34733-34734 [2020-12267]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention
Board of Scientific Counselors, Center
for Preparedness and Response, (BSC,
CPR)
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
CDC announces the following meeting
for the Board of Scientific Counselors,
Center for Preparedness and Response,
(BSC, CPR). This is a virtual meeting
and is open to the public. The public is
welcome to view the meeting via Zoom,
limited only by the number of seats
available, which is 500. Pre-registration
is required by accessing the link at
https://cdc.zoomgov.com/webinar/
register/WN_sAWlf9f4RO6UKTLI8_Jj9A.
DATES: The meeting will be held on July
16, 2020, 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., EDT.
ADDRESSES: Zoom Virtual Meeting. If
you wish to attend the virtual meeting,
please pre-register by accessing the link
at https://cdc.zoomgov.com/webinar/
register/WN_sAWlf9f4RO6UKTLI8_Jj9A.
Instructions to access the Zoom virtual
meeting will be provided in the link
following registration.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Dometa Ouisley, Office of Science and
Public Health Practice, Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention, 1600
Clifton Road NE, Mailstop-H21–6,
Atlanta, Georgia 30333, Telephone:
(404) 639–7450; Facsimile: (404) 471–
8772; Email: OPHPR.BSC.Questions@
cdc.gov.
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Purpose: This Board is charged with
providing advice and guidance to the
Secretary, Department of Health and
Human Services (HHS), the Assistant
Secretary for Health (ASH), the Director,
Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC), and the Director,
Center for Preparedness and Response
(CPR), concerning strategies and goals
for the programs and research within
CPR, monitoring the overall strategic
direction and focus of the CPR Divisions
and Offices, and administration and
oversight of peer review for CPR
scientific programs. For additional
information about the Board, please
visit: https://www.cdc.gov/phpr/science/
counselors.htm.
Matters to be Considered: The agenda
will include discussions on CPR
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Response 2.0: What does it look like and
how do we get there, CPR BSC
Workgroups Review and Future
Directions. Agenda items are subject to
change as priorities dictate.
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both the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention and the Agency for Toxic
Substances and Disease Registry.
Kalwant Smagh,
Director, Strategic Business Initiatives Unit,
Office of the Chief Operating Officer, Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention
[Docket No. CDC–2020–0066; NIOSH–232]
Board of Scientific Counselors,
National Institute for Occupational
Safety and Health, National Firefighter
Registry Subcommittee Meeting
Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC), Department of Health
and Human Services (HHS).
ACTION: Notice of meeting and request
for comment.
AGENCY:
In accordance with the
Federal Advisory Committee Act, the
CDC announces the following meeting
of the National Institute for
Occupational Safety and Health (BSC,
NIOSH) for National Firefighter Registry
Subcommittee. This meeting is open to
the public via webcast and by
teleconference. If you wish to attend by
webcast or teleconference, please
register at the NIOSH website (https://
www.cdc.gov/niosh/bsc/nfrs/
registration.html) or call (513–841–
4203) at least five business days in
advance of the meeting.
DATES: The meeting will be held on July
14, 2020, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., EDT.
Written comments received by July 7,
2020 will be provided to the
Subcommittee prior to the meeting.
Docket number CDC–2020–0066;
NIOSH–232 will close July 24, 2020 and
will be considered by the National
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Firefighter Registry Program when
developing the final protocol.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments,
identified by Docket No. CDC–2020–
0066; NIOSH–232 by any of the
following methods. CDC does not accept
comments by email.
• Federal eRulemaking Portal:
https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments.
• Mail: National Institute for
Occupational Safety and Health, NIOSH
Docket Office, Docket number CDC–
2020–0066; NIOSH–232, 1090
Tusculum Avenue, MS C–34,
Cincinnati, Ohio 45226.
Instructions: All submissions received
must include the Agency name and
Docket number [CDC–2020–0066;
NIOSH–232]. Written comments
received by July 7, 2020 will be
provided to the Subcommittee prior to
the meeting. Docket number CDC–2020–
0066; NIOSH–232 will close July 24,
2020 and will be considered by the
National Firefighter Registry Program
when developing the final protocol.
All information received in response
to this notice must include the agency
name and docket number [CDC–2020–
0066; NIOSH–232]. All relevant
comments received in conformance
with the https://www.regulations.gov
suitability policy will be posted without
change to https://www.regulations.gov,
including any personal information
provided. For access to the docket to
read background documents or
comments received, go to https://
www.regulations.gov.
Meeting Information: The web
conference access is https://
odniosh.adobeconnect.com/nfrs/ and
the teleconference access is (855) 644–
0229, and the participant pass code is
9777483.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul
J. Middendorf, Ph.D., Executive
Secretary, National Firefighter Registry
Subcommittee of the NIOSH Board of
Scientific Counselors, NIOSH, CDC,
2400 Century Parkway NE, V24–4,
Atlanta, GA 30345, telephone (404)
498–6439, or email at pmiddendorf@
cdc.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Adobe
Connect webcast will be available at
https://odniosh.adobeconnect.com/nfrs/
for participants wanting to connect
remotely, and teleconference is
available toll-free at (855) 644–0229
with participant pass code 9777483.
This meeting is open to the public,
limited only by the number of Adobe
license seats available, which is 100.
The public is welcome to participate
during the oral public comment period,
1:30 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. EDT, July 14,
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2020. Please note that the oral public
comment period ends at the time
indicated above.
Comments should be specifically
related to the National Firefighter
Registry protocol draft report which can
be found in docket number CDC–2020–
0066; NIOSH–232 or by visiting the
subcommittee website: https://
www.cdc.gov/niosh/bsc/nfrs/. 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. Members of the public who wish
to address the NIOSH BSC
Subcommittee are requested to contact
the Executive Secretary for scheduling
purposes (see contact information
above). Written comments will also be
accepted from those unable to attend the
public session per the instructions
provided in the address section above.
Written comments received in advance
of the meeting will be included in the
official record of the meeting.
Purpose: The Secretary, the Assistant
Secretary for Health, and by delegation
the Director, Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention, are authorized under
Sections 301 and 308 of the Public
Health Service Act to conduct directly
or by grants or contracts, research,
experiments, and demonstrations
relating to occupational safety and
health and to mine health. The Board of
Scientific Counselors Subcommittee for
the National Firefighter Registry (the
Subcommittee) provides guidance to the
Director, National Institute for
Occupational Safety and Health on
matters related to the National
Firefighter Registry. Specifically, the
Subcommittee provides guidance and
professional input to the Board of
Scientific Counselors (BSC) that will
assist the BSC in advising the Director
about NIOSH’s efforts to establish and
operate the National Firefighter
Registry. The Subcommittee advises the
Board of Scientific Counselors (BSC) on
the following issues pertaining to the
‘‘required strategy’’ as mandated by the
Firefighter Cancer Registry Act of 2018
(the Act): (1) Increase awareness of the
National Firefighter Registry and
encouraging participation among all
groups of firefighters, (2) consider data
collection needs, (3) consider data
storage and electronic access of health
information, (4) in consultation with
subject matter experts develop a method
for estimating the number and type of
fire incidents attended by a firefighter.
Additional responsibilities of the
Subcommittee are to provide guidance
to the BSC regarding inclusion and the
maintenance of data on firefighters as
required by the Act.
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Matters to be Considered: The agenda
for the meeting addresses issues related
to: The National Firefighter Registry
Subcommittee draft report pertaining to
the protocol including the
questionnaire, enrollment process, and
data sharing. The subcommittee will
review the draft report, suggest and
discuss changes, and vote on the draft
report. Agenda items are subject to
change as priorities dictate. An agenda
is also posted on the NIOSH website
https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/bsc/nfrs/.
The Director, Strategic Business
Initiatives Unit, Office of the Chief
Operating Officer, Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention, 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.
Kalwant Smagh,
Director, Strategic Business Initiatives Unit,
Office of the Chief Operating Officer, Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid
Services
[Document Identifier CMS–R–290]
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
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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
collection for the proper performance of
the agency’s functions, the accuracy of
the estimated burden, ways to enhance
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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.
DATES: Comments on the collection(s) of
information must be received by the
OMB desk officer by July 8, 2020.
ADDRESSES: Written comments and
recommendations for the proposed
information collection should be sent
within 30 days of publication of this
notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/
PRAMain. Find this particular
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‘‘Currently under 30-day Review—Open
for Public Comments’’ or by using the
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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’ website address at
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ReductionActof1995/PRA-Listing.html.
1. Email your request, including your
address, phone number, OMB number,
and CMS document identifier, to
Paperwork@cms.hhs.gov.
2. 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
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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
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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
the following proposed collection(s) of
information for public comment:
1. Type of Information Collection
Request: Reinstatement without change
of a previously approved collection;
Title: Medicare Program: Procedures for
Making National Coverage Decisions;
Use: This collection is required by a
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
[Docket No. CDC-2020-0066; NIOSH-232]
Board of Scientific Counselors, National Institute for
Occupational Safety and Health, National Firefighter Registry
Subcommittee Meeting
AGENCY: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Department of
Health and Human Services (HHS).
ACTION: Notice of meeting and request for comment.
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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the CDC
announces the following meeting of the National Institute for
Occupational Safety and Health (BSC, NIOSH) for National Firefighter
Registry Subcommittee. This meeting is open to the public via webcast
and by teleconference. If you wish to attend by webcast or
teleconference, please register at the NIOSH website (https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/bsc/nfrs/registration.html) or call (513-841-4203) at
least five business days in advance of the meeting.
DATES: The meeting will be held on July 14, 2020, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00
p.m., EDT.
Written comments received by July 7, 2020 will be provided to the
Subcommittee prior to the meeting. Docket number CDC-2020-0066; NIOSH-
232 will close July 24, 2020 and will be considered by the National
Firefighter Registry Program when developing the final protocol.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by Docket No. CDC-2020-
0066; NIOSH-232 by any of the following methods. CDC does not accept
comments by email.
Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov.
Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
Mail: National Institute for Occupational Safety and
Health, NIOSH Docket Office, Docket number CDC-2020-0066; NIOSH-232,
1090 Tusculum Avenue, MS C-34, Cincinnati, Ohio 45226.
Instructions: All submissions received must include the Agency name
and Docket number [CDC-2020-0066; NIOSH-232]. Written comments received
by July 7, 2020 will be provided to the Subcommittee prior to the
meeting. Docket number CDC-2020-0066; NIOSH-232 will close July 24,
2020 and will be considered by the National Firefighter Registry
Program when developing the final protocol.
All information received in response to this notice must include
the agency name and docket number [CDC-2020-0066; NIOSH-232]. All
relevant comments received in conformance with the https://www.regulations.gov suitability policy will be posted without change to
https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information
provided. For access to the docket to read background documents or
comments received, go to https://www.regulations.gov.
Meeting Information: The web conference access is https://odniosh.adobeconnect.com/nfrs/ and the teleconference access is (855)
644-0229, and the participant pass code is 9777483.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul J. Middendorf, Ph.D., Executive
Secretary, National Firefighter Registry Subcommittee of the NIOSH
Board of Scientific Counselors, NIOSH, CDC, 2400 Century Parkway NE,
V24-4, Atlanta, GA 30345, telephone (404) 498-6439, or email at
[email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Adobe Connect webcast will be available at
https://odniosh.adobeconnect.com/nfrs/for participants wanting to
connect remotely, and teleconference is available toll-free at (855)
644-0229 with participant pass code 9777483. This meeting is open to
the public, limited only by the number of Adobe license seats
available, which is 100. The public is welcome to participate during
the oral public comment period, 1:30 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. EDT, July 14,
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2020. Please note that the oral public comment period ends at the time
indicated above.
Comments should be specifically related to the National Firefighter
Registry protocol draft report which can be found in docket number CDC-
2020-0066; NIOSH-232 or by visiting the subcommittee website: https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/bsc/nfrs/. 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. Members of the
public who wish to address the NIOSH BSC Subcommittee are requested to
contact the Executive Secretary for scheduling purposes (see contact
information above). Written comments will also be accepted from those
unable to attend the public session per the instructions provided in
the address section above. Written comments received in advance of the
meeting will be included in the official record of the meeting.
Purpose: The Secretary, the Assistant Secretary for Health, and by
delegation the Director, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,
are authorized under Sections 301 and 308 of the Public Health Service
Act to conduct directly or by grants or contracts, research,
experiments, and demonstrations relating to occupational safety and
health and to mine health. The Board of Scientific Counselors
Subcommittee for the National Firefighter Registry (the Subcommittee)
provides guidance to the Director, National Institute for Occupational
Safety and Health on matters related to the National Firefighter
Registry. Specifically, the Subcommittee provides guidance and
professional input to the Board of Scientific Counselors (BSC) that
will assist the BSC in advising the Director about NIOSH's efforts to
establish and operate the National Firefighter Registry. The
Subcommittee advises the Board of Scientific Counselors (BSC) on the
following issues pertaining to the ``required strategy'' as mandated by
the Firefighter Cancer Registry Act of 2018 (the Act): (1) Increase
awareness of the National Firefighter Registry and encouraging
participation among all groups of firefighters, (2) consider data
collection needs, (3) consider data storage and electronic access of
health information, (4) in consultation with subject matter experts
develop a method for estimating the number and type of fire incidents
attended by a firefighter. Additional responsibilities of the
Subcommittee are to provide guidance to the BSC regarding inclusion and
the maintenance of data on firefighters as required by the Act.
Matters to be Considered: The agenda for the meeting addresses
issues related to: The National Firefighter Registry Subcommittee draft
report pertaining to the protocol including the questionnaire,
enrollment process, and data sharing. The subcommittee will review the
draft report, suggest and discuss changes, and vote on the draft
report. Agenda items are subject to change as priorities dictate. An
agenda is also posted on the NIOSH website https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/bsc/nfrs/.
The Director, Strategic Business Initiatives Unit, Office of the
Chief Operating Officer, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,
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.
Kalwant Smagh,
Director, Strategic Business Initiatives Unit, Office of the Chief
Operating Officer, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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