Department of Health and Human Services June 2010 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents
Results 101 - 150 of 316
Funding Opportunity; Basic Center Program
The Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB) is accepting applications for the Basic Center Program (BCP), which is
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development; Revision to Proposed Collection; Comment Request; The National Children's Study (NCS), Vanguard (Pilot) Study
Under the provisions of Section 3507(a)(1)(D) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), 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 March 22, 2010, pages 14165-14168, and allowed 60 days for public comment. One comment was received. The comment questioned the value and utility of the proposed data collection, stating that this type of research is not needed. 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.
Authorization of Emergency Use of Certain In Vitro Diagnostic Devices; Availability
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing the issuance of seven Emergency Use Authorizations (EUAs) (the Authorizations), two of which were amended after initial issuance, for certain in vitro diagnostic devices. FDA is issuing the Authorizations and amendments thereto under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the act). The Authorizations contain, among other things, conditions on the emergency use of the authorized in vitro diagnostics. The Authorizations follow the determination by the then Acting Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Charles E. Johnson (the Acting Secretary) that a public health emergency exists involving Swine Influenza A (now known as 2009 H1N1 Influenza A, or 2009 H1N1 flu) that affects, or has the significant potential to affect, national security. On the basis of such determination, the Acting Secretary declared an emergency justifying the authorization of the emergency use of certain in vitro diagnostics, accompanied by emergency use information subject to the terms of any authorization issued under the act. The Authorizations, which include explanations of the reasons for their issuance or reissuance, are reprinted in this document.
Notice of Approval of a Supplemental New Animal Drug Application; Penicillin G Procaine Suspension
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is providing notice that it has approved a supplemental new animal drug application (NADA) filed by Norbrook Laboratories, Ltd. The supplemental NADA provides for a revised formulation of penicillin G procaine injectable suspension that includes lecithin as a surfactant.
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) approve the proposed information collection project: ``Avoiding Readmissions in Hospitals Serving Diverse Patients.'' In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act, 44 U.S.C. 3501-3520, AHRQ invites the public to comment on this proposed information collection.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for Office of Management and Budget Review; Comment Request; Procedures for the Safe and Sanitary Processing and Importing of Fish and Fishery Products
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing that a proposed collection of information has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Survey on Consumers' Emotional and Cognitive Reactions to Food Recalls
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 and to allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on a survey on Consumers' Emotional and Cognitive Reactions to Food Recalls.
Determination of Regulatory Review Period for Purposes of Patent Extension; BYSTOLIC; U.S. Patent Nos. 5,759,580 and 6,545,040
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has determined the regulatory review period for BYSTOLIC and is publishing this notice of that determination as required by law. FDA has made the determination because of the submission of applications to the Director of Patents and Trademarks, Department of Commerce, for the extension of a patent which claims that human drug product.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for Office of Management and Budget Review; Comment Request; Substances Prohibited From Use in Animal Food or Feed; Animal Proteins Prohibited in Ruminant Feed
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing that a proposed collection of information has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Web-Based Public Meeting To Discuss Issues Related to the Development of an Enforcement Action Plan; Request for Data, Information, and Views
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Center for Tobacco Products is announcing that it is hosting a Web-based public meeting to discuss issues regarding the development of an enforcement action plan to enforce restrictions on promotion and advertising of menthol and other cigarettes to youth, including youth in minority communities. FDA is seeking participation in the Web-based public meeting and data, information, and views from all interested parties, including, but not limited to, public health organizations, minority community groups and leaders, other stakeholders with demonstrated expertise and experience in serving minority communities, groups serving youth, patient groups, advertising agencies, the regulated industry, and other interested parties. This Web-based public meeting and the data, information, and views we receive are intended to help FDA in developing an enforcement action plan. FDA is seeking input on a number of specific issues, but is interested in other pertinent information as well.
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases Information Clearinghouses Customer Satisfaction Survey
In compliance with the requirement of section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 to provide opportunity for public comment on proposed data collection projects, the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is giving public notice that the agency proposes to request reinstatement of an information collection activity for which approval expired on February 28, 2010.
Medicare Program; Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems for Acute Care Hospitals and Fiscal Year 2010 Rates and to the Long-Term Care Hospital Prospective Payment System and Rate Year 2010 Rates: Final Fiscal Year 2010 Wage Indices and Payment Rates Implementing the Affordable Care Act; Corrections
This document corrects technical errors in the notice entitled ``Medicare Program; Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems for Acute Care Hospitals and Fiscal Year 2010 Rates and to the Long-Term Care Hospital Prospective Payment System and Rate Year 2010 Rates: Final Fiscal Year 2010 Wage Indices and Payment Rates Implementing the Affordable Care Act'' which appeared in the June 2, 2010 Federal Register.
Medicare Program; Supplemental Proposed Changes to the Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems for Acute Care Hospitals and the Long-Term Care Hospital Prospective Payment System and Supplemental Proposed Fiscal Year 2011 Rates; Corrections
This document corrects technical and typographical errors in the supplementary proposed rule entitled ``Medicare Program; Supplemental Proposed Changes to the Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems for Acute Care Hospitals and the Long-Term Care Hospital Prospective Payment System and Supplemental Proposed Fiscal Year 2011 Rates'' which appeared in the June 2, 2010 Federal Register.
Converged Communications and Health Care Devices Impact on Regulation; Public Meeting; Request for Comments
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) are jointly sponsoring a public meeting entitled ``Enabling the Convergence of Communications and Medical Systems: Ways to Update Regulatory and Information Processes.'' The purpose of this meeting is to identify the challenges and risks posed by the proliferation of new sophisticated medical implants and other devices that utilize radio communications to effectuate their function, as well as challenges and risks posed by the development and integration of broadband communications technology with healthcare devices and applications. While the general format for this meeting is outlined in this document, the details will be further informed by the comments received, and a final agenda will be published on the Internet in the future.
Oversight of Laboratory Developed Tests; Public Meeting; Request for Comments
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing the following public meeting: ``Oversight of Laboratory Developed Tests.'' The purpose of the public meeting is to create a forum for interested stakeholders to discuss the agency's oversight of laboratory developed tests (LDTs). FDA is seeking input and requesting comments on this topic.
Center for Drug Evaluation and Research Data Standards Plan; Availability for Comment
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing the availability for public comment of the draft document entitled ``CDER Data Standards Plan Version 1.0'' (draft plan). The draft plan outlines the general approach proposed for development of a comprehensive data standards program in the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER). The draft plan identifies key objectives for a data standards program at CDER, processes to be developed to ensure successful use of those standardized data, and a set of recommended projects to begin in calendar year (CY) 2010.
New Animal Drugs for Use in Animal Feeds; Florfenicol
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is amending the animal drug regulations to reflect approval of a supplemental new animal drug application (NADA) filed by Intervet, Inc. The supplemental NADA provides for the manufacture of florfenicol Type B medicated swine feeds.
Memorandum of Understanding Between the Food and Drug Administration and Drugs.Com; Correction of Effective Date
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is providing notice to correct the effective date of the memorandum of understanding (MOU) between FDA and Drugs.Com that published in the Federal Register of May 26, 2010 (75 FR 29561). The purpose of the cooperative program is to extend the reach of FDA Consumer Health Information and to provide consumers with better information and timely content concerning public health and safety topics, including alerts of emerging safety issues and product recalls.
Listing of Color Additives Exempt From Certification; Bismuth Citrate; Confirmation of Effective Date
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is confirming the effective date of April 27, 2010, for the final rule that appeared in the Federal Register of March 26, 2010. The final rule amended the color additive regulations by increasing the permitted use level of bismuth citrate as a color additive in cosmetics intended for coloring hair on the scalp.
Public Meeting of the Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues
The Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues (Amy Gutmann, PhD, Chair, and James Wagner, PhD, Vice Chair), will conduct its first meeting to discuss the implications of synthetic biology.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google
Privacy Policy and
Terms of Service apply.