Department of Health and Human Services November 13, 2009 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

On April 8, 2009, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published a notice in the Federal Register (74 FR 15986) seeking public comment on proposed criteria that CDC intends to use to determine which vaccines recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) for the general U.S. population should be required for immigrants seeking admission into the United States or seeking adjustment of status to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence. This final notice describes the criteria that CDC has adopted.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) (the agency) is issuing an order under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the act) permanently debarring Michelle Lynn Torgerson, from providing services in any capacity to a person that has an approved or pending drug product application. We base this order on a finding that Ms. Torgerson was convicted of a felony under Federal law for conduct relating to the regulation of a drug product under the act. Ms. Torgerson was given notice of the proposed permanent debarment and an opportunity to request a hearing within the timeframe prescribed by regulation. As of October 26, 2009, Ms. Torgerson has failed to respond. Ms. Torgerson's failure to respond constitutes a waiver of her right to a hearing concerning this action.