Department of Health and Human Services March 20, 2023 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents
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New Animal Drugs; Approval of New Animal Drug Applications; Change of Sponsor
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is amending the animal drug regulations to reflect application-related actions for new animal drug applications (NADAs), abbreviated new animal drug applications (ANADAs), and conditionally approved new animal drug applications (cNADAs) during October, November, and December 2022. FDA is informing the public of the availability of summaries of the basis of approval and of environmental review documents, where applicable. The animal drug regulations are also being amended to improve the accuracy and readability of the regulations.
Use of Federal Real Property To Assist the Homeless: Revisions to Regulations
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the General Services Administration (GSA), and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) (the Agencies) each have distinct responsibilities in the administration of the Title V program, authorized by the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act. The program makes suitable Federal real properties categorized as underutilized, unutilized, excess, or surplus available to States, local government agencies, and 501(c)(3) tax-exempt non-profit organizations for use to assist the homeless. In 2016, the Federal Assets Sales and Transfer Act amended Title V of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act. This proposed rule would incorporate required statutory changes and current practices; update references and terminology that are now outdated; and revise procedures for more efficient program administration in the Agencies' regulations.
Definition of the Term “Tobacco Product” in Guidances Issued Under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA, Agency, or we) is announcing conforming changes to its guidances issued under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) as required by the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022, which amended the term ``tobacco product'' in the FD&C Act to include products that contain nicotine from any source.
Definition of the Term “Tobacco Product” in Regulations Issued Under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing conforming changes to its regulations issued under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) as required by the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022, which amended the term ``tobacco product'' in the FD&C Act to include products that contain nicotine from any source.
Determination of Regulatory Review Period for Purposes of Patent Extension; JIVI
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or the Agency) has determined the regulatory review period for JIVI and is publishing this notice of that determination as required by law. FDA has made the determination because of the submission of an application to the Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), Department of Commerce, for the extension of a patent which claims that human biological product.
Meeting of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Center for Mental Health Services National Advisory Council
Pursuant to Public Law 92-463, notice is hereby given of the meeting on April 25, 2023, of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Center for Mental Health Services National Advisory Council (CMHS NAC). The meeting is open to the public and will include consideration of the meeting minutes from the August 18, 2022, SAMHSA, CMHS NAC meeting; updates from the CMHS Director; a discussion from SAMHSA's Assistant Secretary; a discussion on Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic; a discussion on School Based Mental Health Services; a discussion on Mental Health Block Grant; a discussion on Black Youth Suicide Prevention Activities; and a discussion on CMHS/SAMHSA Response to Disasters. The meeting will be held at SAMHSA, 5600 Fishers Lane, 5N54, Rockville, MD 20857. Attendance by the public will be limited to space available and will be limited to the open sessions of the meeting. Interested persons may present data, information, or views, orally or in writing, on issues pending before the Council. Presentations from the public will be scheduled at the conclusion of the meeting. Individuals interested in making public comment must notify the contact person, Pamela Foote, CMHS NAC Designated Federal Officer (DFO) on or before April 14, 2023. Up to three minutes will be allotted for each public comment as time permits. Written comments received in advance of the meeting will be considered for inclusion in the official record. The open meeting session may also be accessed virtually. Please register on-line at https://snacregister.samhsa.gov, to attend on either on site or virtually, submit written or brief oral comments, or request special accommodations for persons with disabilities. To communicate with the CMHS NAC DFO please see the contact information below. Meeting information and a roster of Council members may be obtained by accessing the SAMHSA Committee website at https://www.samhsa.gov/about-us/advisory-councils/cmhs- national-advisory-council or by contacting the DFO. Council Name: SAMHSA's Center for Mental Health Services National Advisory Council. Date/Time/Type: April 25, 2023, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EDT, Open. Place: SAMHSA, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, Maryland 20857. Contact: Pamela Foote, Designated Federal Officer, CMHS National Advisory Council, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, Maryland 20857 (mail), Telephone: (240) 276-1279, Email: pamela.foote@samhsa.hhs.gov.
Pharmacogenomic Data Submissions; Draft Guidance for Industry; Availability
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or Agency) is announcing the availability of a draft guidance for industry entitled ``Pharmacogenomic Data Submissions.'' This draft guidance is intended to facilitate progress in the field of pharmacogenomics and the use of pharmacogenomic data in drug development. The draft guidance is intended to clarify the contexts in which pharmacogenomic study findings and data must be included in submissions related to investigational new drug applications (INDs), new drug applications (NDAs), and biologics license applications (BLAs) based on the FDA's regulations. In addition, this document provides recommendations to sponsors and applicants on the format and content of the pharmacogenomic data submissions.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is announcing an opportunity for the public to comment on CMS' intention to collect information from the public. 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 or reinstatement of an existing collection of information) and to allow 60 days for public comment on the proposed action. Interested persons are invited to send comments regarding our burden estimates or any other aspect of this collection of information, including the necessity and utility of the proposed information collection for the proper performance of the agency's functions, the accuracy of the estimated burden, ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected, and the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology to minimize the information collection burden.
COVID-19 Emergency Use Authorization Declaration
The Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) is issuing this notice pursuant to section 564 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic (FD&C) Act. On March 15, 2023, the Secretary amended the February 4, 2020 determination made pursuant to section 564 of the FD&C Act and determined pursuant to his authority under section 564(b)(1)(C) that there is a public health emergency, or a significant potential for a public health emergency, that affects, or has a significant potential to affect, national security or the health and security of United States citizens living abroad and that involves a biological agent, namely the novel (new) coronavirus (nCoV) first detected in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China in 2019 (2019-nCoV, or SARS-CoV-2).
Final American Indian and Alaska Native Worker Safety and Health Strategic Plan
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an Operating Division of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), announces the availability of the final American Indian and Alaska Native Worker Safety and Health Strategic Plan.
Determination of Regulatory Review Period for Purposes of Patent Extension; IC-8 APTHERA INTRAOCULAR LENS
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or the Agency) has determined the regulatory review period for IC-8 APTHERA INTRAOCULAR LENS and is publishing this notice of that determination as required by law. FDA has made the determination because of the submission of an application to the Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), Department of Commerce, for the extension of a patent which claims that medical device.
Solicitation for Nominations for Appointment to the Board of Scientific Counselors, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), is seeking nominations for membership on the Board of Scientific Counselors, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (BSC, NIOSH). The BSC, NIOSH consists of 15 experts in fields associated with occupational safety and health.
Board of Scientific Counselors, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control
In accordance with regulatory provisions, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announces the following meeting for the Board of Scientific Counselors, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (BSC, NCIPC or Board). This meeting is partially open to the public.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is announcing an opportunity for the public to comment on CMS' intention to collect information from the public. 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 or reinstatement of an existing collection of information) and to allow 60 days for public comment on the proposed action. Interested persons are invited to send comments regarding our burden estimates or any other aspect of this collection of information, including the necessity and utility of the proposed information collection for the proper performance of the agency's functions, the accuracy of the estimated burden, ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected, and the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology to minimize the information collection burden.
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