Meeting on the Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare Safety Program, 86804-86805 [2024-25140]

Download as PDF 86804 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 211 / Thursday, October 31, 2024 / Notices This Draft CII General Permit is established pursuant to CWA sections 301, 402(a)(1), 402(p)(2)(E), and 402(p)(6). 1. Technology-Based Requirements This Draft CII General Permit would be available to authorize certain stormwater discharges, as it is authorized to do under CWA sections 301, 402(a)(1), 402(p)(2)(E) and 402(p)(6), by requiring the implementation of BMPs. The Draft CII Permit regulates Phosphorus, a nonconventional pollutant, as an indicator parameter for all regulated pollutants. As provided in section 402(a)(1) of the CWA, EPA established TechnologyBased Effluent Limitations (TBELs) in this Draft Permit utilizing Best Professional Judgment (BPJ) to meet the ‘‘best available technology economically achievable’’ (BAT), ‘‘best conventional pollutant control technology’’ (BCT), and ‘‘best practicable control technology currently available’’ (BPT) standards described in section 304(b) of the CWA. TBELs in this Draft Permit are expressed as requirements for implementation of effective best management practices (BMPs). 40 CFR 122.44(k). Section 2.1.1 of the Draft CII GP requires all Permittees to develop and implement Stormwater Pollution Control Plans (SPCPs). The minimum BMPs specified in this CII GP represent common practices that can be implemented by most CII facilities. Dischargers have flexibility in designing their SPCP in accordance with Section 2.2 of this Draft CII GP. lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 2. Water-Quality Based Requirements Based on its scientific and technical judgment, EPA has determined that the following reductions of Phosphorus, as an indicator pollutant, from CII sites are necessary to meet water quality standards: Charles River watershed, 65%; Mystic River watershed, 62%; Neponset River watershed, 60%. Permittees’ development and implementation of SPCPs constitutes compliance with the Water-Quality Based Effluent Limitations (WQBELs) contained in this Draft CII GP, including the aforementioned reductions of Phosphorus. D. Provisions on Which EPA Is Soliciting Comment While EPA encourages the public to review and comment on all provisions in the Preliminary Determination and the Draft CII GP, EPA has included in the body of the Draft CII GP Fact Sheet several proposed provisions on which EPA specifically requests feedback. The following list summarizes these specific VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:18 Oct 30, 2024 Jkt 265001 requests for comment, and where they are included in the fact sheet. EPA notes that these are only summaries of the requests for comment. The Agency recommends that the public see the specific wording of each comment request within the body of the fact sheet. 1. Multifamily housing/tax codes (Fact Sheet § 1.5): EPA is seeking comment on whether to include MultiFamily Residential Properties in the final designation and in the final CII GP. 2. Compliance schedule (Fact Sheet § 5.1.1): EPA is seeking comment on whether the proposed compliance schedule is appropriate. 3. Multiple non-contiguous properties (Fact Sheet § 1.4): EPA is seeking comment on how the permitting process should work for owners with multiple non-contiguous properties that are subject to the CII GP. 4. Owner-operator (Fact Sheet § 1.4): EPA is seeking comment on whether EPA should regulate the operator with control over a site instead of the owner, including sites where multiple operators may be tenants of a site (e.g., a shopping plaza with one owner and multiple tenants). 5. Contiguous properties (Fact Sheet § 1.4): EPA is seeking comment on its regulation of contiguous sites, which reflect EPAs interest in consolidating, to the greatest extent possible, responsibility for permit compliance. 6. Historic Properties (Fact Sheet § 9.3): EPA is seeking comment on the Draft CII GP’s potential impact on historic properties. E. Procedures for Reaching a Final Designation and Final Permit Decision After the comment period closes, EPA intends to issue a final permit and final RDA determination. EPA will consider all significant comments and make appropriate changes before issuing this permit. EPA’s responses to public comments received will be included in the docket as part of the final permit issuance. Once the final permit becomes effective, eligible dischargers may seek authorization. Authority: This action is being taken pursuant to Clean Water Act sections 301, 402(a)(1), 402(p)(2)(E), and 402(p)(6). Dated: October 24, 2024. David W. Cash, Administrator, EPA Region 1, Boston, MA. [FR Doc. 2024–25219 Filed 10–30–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION Sunshine Act Meetings FEDERAL REGISTER CITATION OF PREVIOUS ANNOUNCEMENT: 89 FR 85212. PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED TIME AND DATE OF THE MEETING: Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 10:00 a.m., Hybrid Meeting: 1050 First Street NE, Washington, DC (12th Floor) and virtual. CHANGES IN THE MEETING: The October 30, 2024 Open Meeting has been canceled. CONTACT PERSON FOR MORE INFORMATION: Judith Ingram, Press Officer, Telephone: (202) 694–1220. (Authority: Government in the Sunshine Act, 5 U.S.C. 552b) Laura E. Sinram, Secretary and Clerk of the Commission. [FR Doc. 2024–25498 Filed 10–29–24; 4:15 pm] BILLING CODE 6715–01–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Meeting on the Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare Safety Program Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). ACTION: Notice of public meeting. AGENCY: HHS is directed by Executive order (E.O.) to establish an Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Healthcare Safety Program in partnership with federally listed Patient Safety Organizations (PSOs). The purpose of this notice is to announce a meeting to discuss implementation of the Executive order to establish the AI in Healthcare Safety Program. This meeting is designed as an interactive forum where participants can provide input on the future of the program. DATES: The meeting will be held from 12:30 to 4 p.m. eastern on Friday, November 15, 2024. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held virtually. SUMMARY: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Erofile Gripiotis, Program Analyst, Center for Quality Improvement and Patient Safety, AHRQ, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857; Telephone (toll free): (866) 403–3697; Telephone (local): (301) 427–1111; TTY (toll free): (866) 438–7231; TTY (local): (301) 427– 1130; Email: pso@ahrq.hhs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: E:\FR\FM\31OCN1.SGM 31OCN1 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 211 / Thursday, October 31, 2024 / Notices Background The Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act of 2005, 42 U.S.C. 299b–21 to 299b–26 (Patient Safety Act), and the related Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Final Rule, 42 CFR part 3 (Patient Safety Rule), published in the Federal Register on November 21, 2008, 73 FR 70731– 70814, provide for the Federal listing of Patient Safety Organizations (PSOs), which collect, aggregate, and analyze confidential information (patient safety work product) regarding the quality and safety of healthcare delivery. The Patient Safety Act also authorizes the development of data standards, known as the Common Formats, to facilitate the aggregation and analysis of non-identifiable patient safety work product collected by PSOs and reported to the Network of Patient Safety Databases (NPSD). (42 U.S.C. 299b– 23(b)). The Patient Safety Act and Patient Safety Rule can be accessed at: https://www.pso.ahrq.gov/legislation/. Section 8(iv) of E.O. 14110 requires the Secretary of HHS, in consultation with the Secretaries of Defense and Veterans Affairs, to establish an AI safety program that, in partnership with PSOs, will: • establish a common framework for approaches to identifying and capturing clinical errors resulting from AI deployed in healthcare settings as well as specifications for a central tracking repository for associated incidents that cause harm, including through bias or discrimination, to patients, caregivers, or other parties; • analyze captured data and generated evidence to develop, wherever appropriate, recommendations, best practices, or other informal guidelines aimed at avoiding these harms; and • disseminate those recommendations, best practices, or other informal guidelines to appropriate stakeholders, including healthcare providers. lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 Agenda, Registration, and Other Information About the Meeting AHRQ will be hosting this fully virtual meeting to discuss implementation of the AI in Healthcare Safety Program with members of the public, including PSOs and other interested parties. Agenda topics will include recent AI-related analyses from the NPSD, available program resources, and speakers from the Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy/Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology and the Coalition for Health AI. Active VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:18 Oct 30, 2024 Jkt 265001 participation and discussion by meeting participants is encouraged, including through breakout sessions. AHRQ requests that interested persons send an email to SDMeetings@ infinityconferences.com for registration information. Before the meeting, an agenda and logistical information will be provided to registrants. Dated: October 24, 2024. Marquita Cullom, Associate Director. [FR Doc. 2024–25140 Filed 10–30–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4160–90–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC–2024–0065; Docket Number NIOSH– 352–A] Draft Hazard Review: Wildland Fire Smoke Exposure Among Farmworkers and Other Outdoor Workers Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). ACTION: Extension of comment period and announcement of informational webinar. AGENCY: On September 13, 2024, NIOSH published a notice in the Federal Register announcing public comment and technical review on the draft Hazard Review: Wildland Fire Smoke Exposure Among Farmworkers and Other Outdoor Workers. Written comments were to be received by November 12, 2024. NIOSH is extending the public comment period to January 10, 2025. NIOSH will also convene an informational webinar to present an overview about the draft Hazard Review document, describe its content and purpose, and provide information about the public comment period. The webinar is scheduled to occur on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time (US and Canada). Attendees are requested to register in advance for this webinar. DATES: Registration for the webinar must occur on or before the date of the webinar, December 3, 2024. The comment period for the draft Hazard Review: Wildland Fire Smoke Exposure Among Farmworkers and Other Outdoor Workers, published September 13, 2024 at 89 FR 74960, is extended. Electronic or written comments must be received by January 10, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. ADDRESSES: Register in advance for the webinar at the following link. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 86805 Attendance for the webinar is limited to 3,000 participants: https:// cdc.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_ lnOhz1wMTNyr_06z1hYgRw. You may submit comments on the draft Hazard Review: Wildland Fire Smoke Exposure Among Farmworkers and Other Outdoor Workers, identified by CDC–2024–0065 and Docket Number NIOSH–352–A, 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–2024–0065; NIOSH–352–A). All relevant comments, including any personal information provided, will be posted without change to https:// www.regulations.gov. Do not submit comments by email. CDC does not accept comments by email. For access to the docket to read the draft Hazard Review document or comments received, go to https:// www.regulations.gov. R. Todd Niemeier, Ph.D., National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, MS–C15, 1090 Tusculum Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45226. Telephone: (513) 533–8166. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: NIOSH is requesting public comment and technical review of the draft Hazard Review: Wildland Fire Smoke Exposure Among Farmworkers and Other Outdoor Workers, which is accessible in the docket (CDC–2024–0065; NIOSH–352– A). NIOSH is extending the public comment period to January 10, 2025. The comment period is being extended to provide an informational webinar and allow additional time for comment. Specific review questions to be considered are included in the initial Federal Register notice published on September 13, 2024 at 89 FR 74960. The final document will be used as the scientific evidence base to inform the development of supplementary educational materials for workers, employers, and other relevant audiences to support the implementation of the recommendations. Therefore, comments that focus on the understandability, accessibility, and feasibility of the recommendations are requested. The draft Hazard Review was developed to provide the scientific rationale for characterizing hazards of exposure to wildland fire smoke for FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: E:\FR\FM\31OCN1.SGM 31OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 211 (Thursday, October 31, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 86804-86805]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality


Meeting on the Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare Safety 
Program

AGENCY: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), Department 
of Health and Human Services (HHS).

ACTION: Notice of public meeting.

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SUMMARY: HHS is directed by Executive order (E.O.) to establish an 
Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Healthcare Safety Program in 
partnership with federally listed Patient Safety Organizations (PSOs). 
The purpose of this notice is to announce a meeting to discuss 
implementation of the Executive order to establish the AI in Healthcare 
Safety Program. This meeting is designed as an interactive forum where 
participants can provide input on the future of the program.

DATES: The meeting will be held from 12:30 to 4 p.m. eastern on Friday, 
November 15, 2024.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held virtually.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Erofile Gripiotis, Program Analyst, 
Center for Quality Improvement and Patient Safety, AHRQ, 5600 Fishers 
Lane, Rockville, MD 20857; Telephone (toll free): (866) 403-3697; 
Telephone (local): (301) 427-1111; TTY (toll free): (866) 438-7231; TTY 
(local): (301) 427-1130; Email: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

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Background

    The Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act of 2005, 42 U.S.C. 
299b-21 to 299b-26 (Patient Safety Act), and the related Patient Safety 
and Quality Improvement Final Rule, 42 CFR part 3 (Patient Safety 
Rule), published in the Federal Register on November 21, 2008, 73 FR 
70731-70814, provide for the Federal listing of Patient Safety 
Organizations (PSOs), which collect, aggregate, and analyze 
confidential information (patient safety work product) regarding the 
quality and safety of healthcare delivery.
    The Patient Safety Act also authorizes the development of data 
standards, known as the Common Formats, to facilitate the aggregation 
and analysis of non-identifiable patient safety work product collected 
by PSOs and reported to the Network of Patient Safety Databases (NPSD). 
(42 U.S.C. 299b-23(b)). The Patient Safety Act and Patient Safety Rule 
can be accessed at: https://www.pso.ahrq.gov/legislation/.
    Section 8(iv) of E.O. 14110 requires the Secretary of HHS, in 
consultation with the Secretaries of Defense and Veterans Affairs, to 
establish an AI safety program that, in partnership with PSOs, will:
     establish a common framework for approaches to identifying 
and capturing clinical errors resulting from AI deployed in healthcare 
settings as well as specifications for a central tracking repository 
for associated incidents that cause harm, including through bias or 
discrimination, to patients, caregivers, or other parties;
     analyze captured data and generated evidence to develop, 
wherever appropriate, recommendations, best practices, or other 
informal guidelines aimed at avoiding these harms; and
     disseminate those recommendations, best practices, or 
other informal guidelines to appropriate stakeholders, including 
healthcare providers.

Agenda, Registration, and Other Information About the Meeting

    AHRQ will be hosting this fully virtual meeting to discuss 
implementation of the AI in Healthcare Safety Program with members of 
the public, including PSOs and other interested parties. Agenda topics 
will include recent AI-related analyses from the NPSD, available 
program resources, and speakers from the Assistant Secretary for 
Technology Policy/Office of the National Coordinator for Health 
Information Technology and the Coalition for Health AI. Active 
participation and discussion by meeting participants is encouraged, 
including through breakout sessions.
    AHRQ requests that interested persons send an email to 
[email protected] for registration information. Before 
the meeting, an agenda and logistical information will be provided to 
registrants.

    Dated: October 24, 2024.
Marquita Cullom,
Associate Director.
[FR Doc. 2024-25140 Filed 10-30-24; 8:45 am]
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