Department of Health and Human Services November 17, 2015 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
Document Number: 2015-29338
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-11-17
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families
Proposed Data Collection Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations
Document Number: 2015-29297
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-11-17
Agency: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Department of Health and Human Services
The notice ``Proposed Data Collection Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations'' on Monitoring and Reporting for the Core State Violence and Injury Prevention Program Cooperative Agreement (80 FR 68543, November 5, 2015) is cancelled. This notice invited comment on a proposed information collection entitled ``Monitoring and Reporting for the Core State Violence and Injury Prevention Program Cooperative Agreement,'' where CDC would use the information collected to monitor cooperative agreement awardees and to identify challenges to program implementation and achievement of outcomes. This proposed data collection also received publication for public comment on November 9, 2015 under Docket ID 60Day-16-16BZ; Docket No. CDC-2015-0095.
Statement of Organization, Functions, and Delegations of Authority
Document Number: 2015-29282
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-11-17
Agency: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Department of Health and Human Services
Organ-Specific Warnings: Internal Analgesic, Antipyretic, and Antirheumatic Drug Products for Over-the-Counter Human Use-Labeling for Products That Contain Acetaminophen; Guidance for Industry; Availability
Document Number: 2015-29281
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-11-17
Agency: Food and Drug Administration, Department of Health and Human Services
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing the availability of a guidance for industry entitled ``Organ-Specific Warnings: Internal Analgesic, Antipyretic, and Antirheumatic Drug Products for Over-the-Counter Human UseLabeling for Products That Contain Acetaminophen.'' The guidance is intended to inform manufacturers of certain nonprescription (also referred to as over-the- counter or OTC) internal analgesic, antipyretic, and antirheumatic (IAAA) drug products that contain acetaminophen of the circumstances for which FDA does not intend to object to the inclusion of a liver warning that differs from that required under FDA regulations, provided the warning appears as described in the guidance.
Issuance of Priority Review Voucher; Rare Pediatric Disease Product
Document Number: 2015-29280
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-11-17
Agency: Food and Drug Administration, Department of Health and Human Services
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing the issuance of a priority review voucher to the sponsor of a rare pediatric disease product application. The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the FD&C Act), as amended by the Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act (FDASIA), authorizes FDA to award priority review vouchers to sponsors of rare pediatric disease product applications that meet certain criteria. FDA has determined that STRENSIQ (asfotase alfa), manufactured by Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc., meets the criteria for a priority review voucher.
Statement of Organization, Functions, and Delegations of Authority
Document Number: 2015-29276
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-11-17
Agency: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Department of Health and Human Services
Microbiology Devices; Classification of In Vitro Diagnostic Devices for Bacillus Species Detection
Document Number: 2015-29275
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2015-11-17
Agency: Food and Drug Administration, Department of Health and Human Services
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is re-proposing to classify in vitro diagnostic devices for Bacillus species (spp.) detection into class II (special controls) after considering, among other information, the recommendations of the Microbiology Devices Advisory Panel (the Panel). FDA is re-proposing to establish special controls in a draft special controls guideline that the Agency believes are necessary to provide a reasonable assurance of the safety and effectiveness of the devices. In addition, FDA is re-proposing to restrict use and distribution of the devices. FDA is publishing in this proposed rule the recommendations of the Panel regarding the classification of the devices.
Proposed Data Collection Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations
Document Number: 2015-29274
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-11-17
Agency: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Department of Health and Human Services
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as part of its continuing efforts to reduce public burden and maximize the utility of government information, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This notice invites comment on Integrating Community Pharmacists and Clinical Sites for Patient-Centered HIV Care. CDC is requesting a 3-year approval for revision to the previously approved project to administer a staff communication questionnaire for medical providers in order to determine how and if the model program improves patient outcomes through improved communication and collaboration between patients' clinical providers and pharmacists.
Agency Forms Undergoing Paperwork Reduction Act Review
Document Number: 2015-29273
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-11-17
Agency: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Department of Health and Human Services
Proposed Data Collection Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations
Document Number: 2015-29272
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-11-17
Agency: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Department of Health and Human Services
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as part of its continuing efforts to reduce public burden and maximize the utility of government information, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This notice invites comment on CDC Model Performance Evaluation Program (MPEP) for Mycobacterium tuberculosis Susceptibility Testing information collection. CDC is requesting a three-year approval for extension to the previously approved project used to collect data from participants to monitor and evaluate performance and practices among national laboratories performing M. tuberculosis susceptibility testing. Participation in this program is one way laboratories can ensure high-quality laboratory testing, resulting in accurate and reliable testing results.
Board of Scientific Counselors, Office of Infectious Diseases (BSC, OID)
Document Number: 2015-29261
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-11-17
Agency: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Department of Health and Human Services
Advisory Council for the Elimination of Tuberculosis Meeting (ACET)
Document Number: 2015-29260
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-11-17
Agency: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Department of Health and Human Services
Board of Scientific Counselors, Office of Public Health Preparedness and Response: Notice of Charter Renewal
Document Number: 2015-29259
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-11-17
Agency: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Department of Health and Human Services
Board of Scientific Counselors, Office of Infectious Diseases: Notice of Charter Renewal
Document Number: 2015-29258
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-11-17
Agency: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Department of Health and Human Services
Board of Scientific Counselors, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control: Notice of Charter Renewal
Document Number: 2015-29257
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-11-17
Agency: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Department of Health and Human Services
Request for Public Comment: 30-Day Proposed Information Collection: Indian Health Service (IHS) Sharing What Works-Best Practice, Promising Practice, and Local Effort (BPPPLE) Form
Document Number: 2015-29251
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-11-17
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Indian Health Service
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law (Pub. L.) 104-13 [44 United States Code (U.S.C.) Sec. 3507(a)(1)(D)], the Indian Health Service (IHS) invites the general public to take this opportunity to comment on the information collection titled, ``Indian Health Service (IHS) Sharing What Works Best Practice, Promising Practice, and Local Effort (BPPPLE) Form,'' Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Control Number 0917-0034. This previously approved information collection project was last published in the Federal Register (80 FR 61215) on October 9, 2015, and allowed 60 days for public comment. No public comment was received in response to the notice. This notice announces our intent to submit this collection, which expires January 31, 2016, to OMB for approval of an extension, and to solicit comments on specific aspects for the proposed information collection. A copy of the supporting statement is available at www.regulations.gov (see Docket ID IHS-2015-0008). Proposed Collection: Title: 0917- 0034, Indian Health Service (IHS) Sharing What WorksBest Practice, Promising Practice, and Local Effort (BPPPLE) Form. Type of Information Collection Request: Extension, without revision, of the currently approved information collection, 0917-0034, IHS Sharing What WorksBest Practice, Promising Practice, and Local Effort (BPPPLE) Form. There are no program changes or adjustments in burden hours. Form(s): 0917-0034, IHS Sharing What WorksBest Practice, Promising Practice, and Local Effort (BPPPLE) Form. Need and Use of Information Collection: The IHS goal is to raise the health status of the American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) people to the highest possible level by providing comprehensive health care and preventive health services. To support the IHS mission and encourage the creation and utilization of performance driven products/ services by IHS, Tribal, and urban Indian health (I/T/U) programs, the Office of Preventive and Clinical Services' program divisions (i.e., Behavioral Health, Health Promotion/Disease Prevention, Nursing, and Dental) have developed a centralized program database of best practices, promising practices and local efforts (BPPPLE) and resources. The purpose of this collection is to further the development of a database of BPPPLE, resources, and policies which are available to the public on the IHS.gov Web site. This database will be a resource for program evaluation and for modeling examples of various health care projects occurring in AI/AN communities. All information submitted is on a voluntary basis; no legal requirement exists for collection of this information. The information collected will enable the Indian health systems to: (a) Identify evidence based approaches to prevention programs among the I/T/Us when no system is currently in place, and (b) Allow the program managers to review BPPPLEs occurring among the I/T/Us when considering program planning for their communities. Affected Public: Individuals. Type of Respondents: I/T/U health programs' staff. The table below provides: Types of data collection instruments, Estimated number of respondents, Number of responses per respondent, Average burden hour per response, and Total annual burden hour(s).
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases: Notice of Closed Meetings
Document Number: 2015-29247
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-11-17
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health
Proposed Collection; 60-Day Comment Request; Drug Accountability Report Form and Investigator Registration Procedure in the Conduct of Investigational Trials for the Treatment of Cancer (NCI)
Document Number: 2015-29246
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-11-17
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health
In compliance with the requirement of Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, for opportunity for public comment on proposed data collection projects, the Cancer Therapy Evaluation Program (CTEP)/Division of Cancer Therapy and Diagnostics (DCTD), the National Institutes of Health (NIH) will publish periodic summaries of proposed projects to be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. Written comments and/or suggestions from the public and affected agencies are invited to address one or more of the following points: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the function of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) The accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (3) The quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. To Submit Comments and for Further Information: To obtain a copy of the data collection plans and instruments, submit comments in writing, or request more information on the proposed project, contact, Charles Hall, RPh, M.S., Chief, Pharmaceutical Management Branch, Cancer Therapy Evaluation Program, National Cancer Institute, 9609 Medical Center Drive, RM 5W240, MSC 9725, Bethesda, Maryland 20892. Or call non-toll-free number (240) 276-6575, or email your request, include your address to: hallch@mail.nih.gov. Comment Due Date: Comments regarding this information collection are best assured of having their full effect if received within 60 days of the date of this publication. Proposed Collection: Title: Drug Accountability Report Form and Investigator Registration Procedure in the Conduct of Investigational Trials for the Treatment of Cancer, 0925-0613, Expiration Date 03/31/ 2016, Revision, National Cancer Institute (NCI), National Institutes of Health (NIH). Need and Use of Information Collection: Revision. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) holds the National Cancer Institute (NCI) responsible, as a sponsor of investigational drug trials, for the collection of information about the clinical investigators who participate in these trials and to assure the FDA that systems for accountability are being maintained by investigators in its clinical trials program. The information collected is used to identify qualified investigators and to facilitate the submission and distribution of important information relative to the investigational drug and the response of the patient to that drug. Investigators are physicians who specialize in the treatment of patients with cancer. Data obtained from the Drug Accountability Record is used to track the dispensing of investigational anticancer agents from receipt from the NCI to dispensing or administration to patients. NCI and/or its auditors use this information for compliance purposes. The frequency of Response is up to 16 times per year. The affected public is private sector including businesses, other for-profit organizations, and non-profit institutions. The type of respondents are investigators, pharmacists, nurses, pharmacy technicians, and data managers. OMB approval is requested for 3 years. There are no capital costs, operating costs or maintenance costs. The total estimated annualized burden hours are 22,645 hours.
National Cancer Institute; Notice of Closed Meeting
Document Number: 2015-29245
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-11-17
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services
Center for Scientific Review: Notice of Closed Meetings
Document Number: 2015-29244
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-11-17
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health
Center for Scientific Review; Notice of Closed Meetings
Document Number: 2015-29243
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-11-17
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health
National Advisory Council on Migrant Health Request for Nominations for Voting Members
Document Number: 2015-29196
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-11-17
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is requesting nominations to fill vacancies on the National Advisory Council on Migrant (NACMH). The NACMH is authorized under 42 U.S.C. 218, section 217 of the Public Health Service (PHS) Act, as amended and governed by provisions of Public Law 92-463, as amended, (5 U.S.C. Appendix 2).
National Advisory Council on Nurse Education and Practice; Notice for Request for Nominations
Document Number: 2015-29195
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-11-17
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is requesting nominations to fill vacancies on the National Advisory Council on Nurse Education and Practice (NACNEP). The NACNEP is in accordance with the provisions of 42 United States Code (U.S.C.) 297t; Section 851 of the Public Health Service Act, as amended. The Council is governed by provisions of Public Law 92-463, which sets forth standards for the formation and use of advisory committees.
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