Department of Health and Human Services 2006 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents
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Secretary's Advisory Committee on Human Research Protections
Pursuant to Section 10(a) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, U.S.C. Appendix 2, notice is hereby given that the Secretary's Advisory Committee on Human Research Protections (SACHRP), will hold its eleventh meeting. The meeting will be open to the public. Due to unanticipated issues during preparation for the November meeting of SACHRP, this notice will not meet the 15-day requirement for publication in the Federal Register.
Medical Devices; Exemptions From Premarket Notification; Class II Devices
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing that it has received a petition requesting exemption from the premarket notification requirements for cranial orthosis type devices. These devices are used to improve cranial symmetry in neonates. FDA is publishing this notice in order to obtain comments in accordance with procedures established by the Food and Drug Administration Modernization Act of 1997 (FDAMA).
Global Harmonization Task Force, Study Groups 1, 2, 4, and 5; New Proposed and Final Documents; Availability
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing the availability of several proposed and final documents that have been prepared by Study Groups 1, 2, 4, and 5 of the Global Harmonization Task Force (GHTF). These documents represent a harmonized proposal and recommendation from the GHTF Study Groups that may be used by governments developing and updating their regulatory requirements for medical devices. These documents are intended to provide information only and do not describe current regulatory requirements; elements of these documents may not be consistent with current U.S. regulatory requirements. FDA is requesting comments on these documents.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Announcement of Office of Management and Budget Approval; Request for Samples and Protocols
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing that a collection of information entitled ``Request for Samples and Protocols'' has been approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Announcement of Office of Management and Budget Approval; Guidance for Industry: Emergency Use Authorization of Medical Products
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing that a collection of information entitled ``Guidance for Industry: Emergency Use Authorization of Medical Products'' has been approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Agency Information Collection activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request
This notice announces the intention of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) to request that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) allow the proposed information collection project: ``Evaluation of the Implementation and Impact of Pay-for- Quality Programs.'' In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)), AHRQ invites the public to comment on this proposed information collection.
National Toxicology Program (NTP); Liaison and Scientific Review Office; Meeting of the NTP Board of Scientific Counselors
Pursuant to Public Law 92-463, notice is hereby given of a meeting of the NTP Board of Scientific Counselors (NTP BSC). The NTP BSC is composed of scientists from the public and private sectors and provides primary scientific oversight to the Director for the NTP and evaluates the scientific merit of the NTP's intramural and collaborative programs.
Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Pre-Testing of NCI Communication Messages
Under the provisions of Section 3507(a)(1)(D) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the National Cancer Institute (NCI), the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request for review and approval of the information collection listed below. This proposed information collection was previously published in the Federal Register on August 14, 2006, page 46486 and allowed 60 days for public comment. No public comments were received. The purpose of this notice is to allow an additional 30 days for public comment. The National Institutes of Health may not conduct or sponsor, and the respondent is not required to respond to, an information collection that has been extended, revised, or implemented on or after October 1, 1995, unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number.
Translational Research Working Group Public Comment Period
The Translational Research Working Group (TRWG), a broad panel including advocates, researchers from academia, industry representatives, and government officials, was established in early 2005 to evaluate the status of the National Cancer Institute's (NCI) intramural and extramural investment in translational research in order to develop recommendations on ways to coordinate and optimally integrate activities. The TRWG is also charged with developing implementation strategies that will enable the scientific community and NCI leadership to appropriately prioritize its translational research opportunities. Recommendations will be made to the National Cancer Advisory Board in early 2007. To assist in its future planning efforts, the TRWG is asking interested parties for feedback on the seventeen draft initiatives they are proposing. The TRWG compiled these draft initiatives from the comments received during the previous public comment period in early 2006. These draft initiatives address the obstacles to a successful translational research enterprise identified by the TRWG. By listening to interested parties and stakeholders from the wider community, the TRWG hopes to enhance this exciting and important activitycharting the future course of translational progress against cancer.
Amendment to a Notice of Availability of Funds for the Service Area Competition Funding for the Consolidated Health Center Program
Funding opportunities for the Service Area Competition (SAC) funding for the Consolidated Health Center Program were published on grants.gov on August 10, 2006 (HRSA Announcement Numbers 07-008, 07- 111, and 07-112). Appendix D of the SAC program guidance (HRSA-07-008) is amended to remove the opportunity in Pierre, South Dakota, with a project period end date of February 28, 2007. Prior to the end of the project period and subsequent projected competition for that service area, the grant was relinquished to another neighboring organization. This is now part of the service area for another grantee in Pierre, South Dakota. The competitive application for that opportunity will now be due December 15, 2006, under HRSA 07-112.
Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation Medicaid Program; Meeting of the Medicaid Commission-November 16-17, 2006
This notice announces a public meeting of the Medicaid Commission. Notice of this meeting is given under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App. 2, section 10(a)(1) and (a)(2)). The Medicaid Commission will advise the Secretary on ways to modernize the Medicaid program so that it can provide high-quality health care to its beneficiaries in a financially sustainable way.
Decision To Evaluate a Petition To Designate a Class of Employees at Sandia National Laboratories-Livermore in Livermore, CA, To Be Included in the Special Exposure Cohort
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) gives notice as required by 42 CFR 83.12(e) of a decision to evaluate a petition to designate a class of employees at Sandia National Laboratories Livermore in Livermore, California, to be included in the Special Exposure Cohort under the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act of 2000. The initial proposed definition for the class being evaluated, subject to revision as warranted by the evaluation, is as follows: Facility: Sandia National LaboratoriesLivermore in Livermore, California. Locations: Building 913 Room 113, Building 913 Room 128, and Building 941 Room 128. Job Titles and/or Job Duties: All x-ray technologists and materials scientists who worked in the X-ray Diffraction and Fluorescence Laboratory. Period of Employment: December 1967-December 1990.
Guidance for Industry: Biological Product Deviation Reporting for Blood and Plasma Establishments; Availability
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing the availability of a document entitled ``Guidance for Industry: Biological Product Deviation Reporting for Blood and Plasma Establishments,'' dated October 2006. The guidance provides blood and plasma establishments, including licensed blood establishments, unlicensed registered blood establishments, and transfusion services, with the FDA's current thinking related to the biological product deviation reporting requirements. The guidance document will assist blood and plasma establishments in determining when a report is required, who submits the report, what information to submit in the report, the timeframe for reporting, and how to submit the report. The guidance finalizes the draft guidance document under the same title dated August 2001.
Guidance for Industry: Biological Product Deviation Reporting for Licensed Manufacturers of Biological Products Other than Blood and Blood Components; Availability
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing the availability of a document entitled ``Guidance for Industry: Biological Product Deviation Reporting for Licensed Manufacturers of Biological Products Other than Blood and Blood Components,'' dated October 2006. The guidance document provides licensed manufacturers of biological products other than blood and blood components with the FDA's current thinking related to the biological product deviation reporting requirements. The guidance document will assist the licensed manufacturers of biological products other than blood and blood components in determining when a report is required, who submits the report, what information to submit in the report, the timeframe for reporting, and how to submit the report. This guidance finalizes the draft guidance document of the same title dated August 2001.
Notice of Hearing: Reconsideration of Disapproval of Minnesota State Plan Amendment 05-015B
This notice announces an administrative hearing to be held on December 4, 2006, at 233 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 600, the Illinois Room, Chicago, IL 60601, to reconsider CMS' decision to disapprove Minnesota State plan amendment 05-015B. Closing Date: Requests to participate in the hearing as a party must be received by the presiding officer by November 2, 2006.
Notice of Hearing: Reconsideration of Disapproval of New York State Plan Amendment 05-49
This notice announces an administrative hearing to be held on November 22, 2006, at 26 Federal Plaza, Room 38-110a, New York, NY, 10278, to reconsider CMS' decision to disapprove New York State plan amendment 05-49.
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