Department of Health and Human Services January 28, 2008 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

The Health Resources and Services Administration published a meeting notice for the National Advisory Council on the National Health Service Corps in the Federal Register of January 15, 2008 (FR Doc. E8- 581), on page 2510. The beginning date of the meeting has changed.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (the PRA), Federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed extension of an existing collection of information, and to allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on the notification and recordkeeping requirements for persons exporting human drugs, biological products, devices, animal drugs, food, and cosmetics that may not be marketed or sold in the United States.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing that a collection of information entitled ``Survey of Food Safety and Nutrition Information Provided to Pregnant Women by Health Care Providers and WIC Educators'' has been approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

This notice announces the request for nominations for consideration for membership on the Medicare Evidence Development and Coverage Advisory Committee (MedCAC). We are requesting nominations for both voting and nonvoting members to serve on the MedCAC. Nominees are selected based upon their individual qualifications and not as representatives of professional associations or societies. We have a special interest in ensuring that women, minority groups, and physically challenged individuals are adequately represented on the MedCAC. Therefore, we encourage nominations of qualified candidates from these groups. The MedCAC reviews and evaluates medical literature, reviews technology assessments, and examines data and information on the effectiveness and appropriateness of medical items and services that are covered or eligible for coverage under Medicare. The MedCAC advises the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (the Secretary) and the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), as requested by the Secretary, whether medical items and services are reasonable and necessary under Title XVIII of the Social Security Act.