Department of Health and Human Services July 18, 2006 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing the availability of a guidance entitled ``Useful Written Consumer Medication Information (CMI).'' CMI is written information developed for consumers about prescription drugs that is distributed to consumers when they have prescriptions filled. The guidance discusses general issues and makes recommendations on the content of useful written CMI.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is requesting nominations for voting members to serve on the Pediatric Advisory Committee in the Office of the Commissioner. Nominations will be accepted for vacancies that have occurred on or before June 30, 2006. FDA has special interest in ensuring that women, minority groups, and individuals with disabilities are adequately represented on advisory committees and, therefore, encourages nominations of qualified candidates from these groups.

Section 52b.1(b) of the regulations governing National Institutes of Health (NIH) construction grants, codified at 42 CFR part 52b, authorizes the NIH Director to publish periodically a list of the construction grant programs to which the construction grant regulations apply. This Notice announces the most recent list of the programs covered by the regulations.