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(Catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance Program Nos. 93.855, Allergy, Immunology, and Transplantation Research; 93.856, Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Research, National Institutes of Health, HHS) Dated: October 21, 2024. Lauren A. Fleck, Program Analyst, Office of Federal Advisory Committee Policy. [FR Doc. 2024–24745 Filed 10–23–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4140–01–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration HHS Approval of Entities That Certify Medical Review Officers Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, HHS. AGENCY: PO 00000 Frm 00039 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 ACTION: Notice. This notice publishes a list of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) approved Medical Review Officers certification entities. The most recent HHS Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing Programs (Mandatory Guidelines), effective on October 10, 2023 (Oral Fluid) and February 1, 2024 (Urine), address the role and qualifications of Medical Review Officers (MROs) and HHS approval of entities that certify MROs. DATES: HHS approval is effective October 24, 2024. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joshua Hunt, Pharm.D., MPH, LCDR, United States Public Health Service, Area/Regional Pharmacy Consultant, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, Maryland 20857; Telephone: (301) 642–9354; Email: Joshua.hunt@samhsa.hhs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Subpart M—Medical Review Officer (MRO), Section 13.2 of the Mandatory Guidelines, ‘‘How are nationally recognized entities or subspecialty boards that certify MROs approved?’’ states as follows: ‘‘All nationally recognized entities or subspecialty boards which seek approval by the Secretary to certify physicians as MROs for Federal workplace drug testing programs must submit their qualifications, a sample examination, and other necessary supporting examination materials (e.g., answers, previous examination statistics or other background examination information, if requested). Approval will be based on an objective review of qualifications that include a copy of the MRO applicant application form, documentation that the continuing education courses are accredited by a professional organization, and the delivery method and content of the examination. Each approved MRO certification entity must resubmit their qualifications for approval every two years. The Secretary shall publish at least every two years a notice in the Federal Register listing those entities and subspecialty boards that have been approved.’’ HHS has completed its review of entities that certify MROs, in accordance with requests submitted by such entities to HHS. The HHS Secretary approves the following MRO certifying entities that offer MRO certification through examination: American Association of Medical Review Officers (AAMRO), 1506 E. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\24OCN1.SGM 24OCN1 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 206 / Thursday, October 24, 2024 / Notices Franklin St., Suite 300, Chapel Hill, NC 27514, Phone: 1–800–489–1839, Email: bbrandon@aamro.com, Website: https://www.aamro.com/ Medical Review Officer Certification Council (MROCC), 3231 S. Halsted St, #167, Chicago, IL 60608, Phone: (847) 631–0599, Email: mrocc@mrocc.org, Website: https://www.mrocc.org/ Dated: October 21, 2024. Xavier Becerra, Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services. [FR Doc. 2024–24735 Filed 10–23–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4162–20–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency [Docket ID FEMA–2024–0002] Final Flood Hazard Determinations Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: Flood hazard determinations, which may include additions or modifications of Base Flood Elevations (BFEs), base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) boundaries or zone designations, or regulatory floodways on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and where applicable, in the supporting SUMMARY: Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports have been made final for the communities listed in the table below. The FIRM and FIS report are the basis of the floodplain management measures that a community is required either to adopt or to show evidence of having in effect in order to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA’s) National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). DATES: The date of March 11, 2025 has been established for the FIRM and, where applicable, the supporting FIS report showing the new or modified flood hazard information for each community. ADDRESSES: The FIRM, and if applicable, the FIS report containing the final flood hazard information for each community is available for inspection at the respective Community Map Repository address listed in the tables below and will be available online through the FEMA Map Service Center at https://msc.fema.gov by the date indicated above. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rick Sacbibit, Chief, Engineering Services Branch, Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration, FEMA, 400 C Street SW, Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646–7659, or (email) patrick.sacbibit@fema.dhs.gov; or visit the FEMA Mapping and Insurance eXchange (FMIX) online at https:// www.floodmaps.fema.gov/fhm/fmx_ main.html. Community 84901 The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) makes the final determinations listed below for the new or modified flood hazard information for each community listed. Notification of these changes has been published in newspapers of local circulation and 90 days have elapsed since that publication. The Deputy Associate Administrator for Insurance and Mitigation has resolved any appeals resulting from this notification. This final notice is issued in accordance with section 110 of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, 42 U.S.C. 4104, and 44 CFR part 67. FEMA has developed criteria for floodplain management in floodprone areas in accordance with 44 CFR part 60. Interested lessees and owners of real property are encouraged to review the new or revised FIRM and FIS report available at the address cited below for each community or online through the FEMA Map Service Center at https:// msc.fema.gov. The flood hazard determinations are made final in the watersheds and/or communities listed in the table below. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No. 97.022, ‘‘Flood Insurance.’’) Nicholas A. Shufro, Assistant Administrator (Acting) for Risk Management, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security. Community map repository address Itasca County, Minnesota and Incorporated Areas Docket No.: FEMA–B–2364 City of Bigfork ........................................................................................... City of Bovey ............................................................................................ City of Cohasset ....................................................................................... City of Coleraine ....................................................................................... City of Deer River ..................................................................................... City of Grand Rapids ................................................................................ City of Keewatin ....................................................................................... City of LaPrairie ........................................................................................ City of Taconite ........................................................................................ City of Warba ............................................................................................ 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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration


HHS Approval of Entities That Certify Medical Review Officers

AGENCY: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, HHS.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This notice publishes a list of the Department of Health and 
Human Services (HHS) approved Medical Review Officers certification 
entities. The most recent HHS Mandatory Guidelines for Federal 
Workplace Drug Testing Programs (Mandatory Guidelines), effective on 
October 10, 2023 (Oral Fluid) and February 1, 2024 (Urine), address the 
role and qualifications of Medical Review Officers (MROs) and HHS 
approval of entities that certify MROs.

DATES: HHS approval is effective October 24, 2024.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joshua Hunt, Pharm.D., MPH, LCDR, 
United States Public Health Service, Area/Regional Pharmacy Consultant, 
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 5600 Fishers 
Lane, Rockville, Maryland 20857; Telephone: (301) 642-9354; Email: 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Subpart M--Medical Review Officer (MRO), 
Section 13.2 of the Mandatory Guidelines, ``How are nationally 
recognized entities or subspecialty boards that certify MROs 
approved?'' states as follows: ``All nationally recognized entities or 
subspecialty boards which seek approval by the Secretary to certify 
physicians as MROs for Federal workplace drug testing programs must 
submit their qualifications, a sample examination, and other necessary 
supporting examination materials (e.g., answers, previous examination 
statistics or other background examination information, if requested). 
Approval will be based on an objective review of qualifications that 
include a copy of the MRO applicant application form, documentation 
that the continuing education courses are accredited by a professional 
organization, and the delivery method and content of the examination. 
Each approved MRO certification entity must resubmit their 
qualifications for approval every two years. The Secretary shall 
publish at least every two years a notice in the Federal Register 
listing those entities and subspecialty boards that have been 
approved.''
    HHS has completed its review of entities that certify MROs, in 
accordance with requests submitted by such entities to HHS.
    The HHS Secretary approves the following MRO certifying entities 
that offer MRO certification through examination:

American Association of Medical Review Officers (AAMRO), 1506 E.

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Franklin St., Suite 300, Chapel Hill, NC 27514, Phone: 1-800-489-1839, 
Email: [email protected], Website: https://www.aamro.com/

Medical Review Officer Certification Council (MROCC), 3231 S. Halsted 
St, #167, Chicago, IL 60608, Phone: (847) 631-0599, Email: 
[email protected], Website: https://www.mrocc.org/

    Dated: October 21, 2024.
Xavier Becerra,
Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services.
[FR Doc. 2024-24735 Filed 10-23-24; 8:45 am]
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