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Statement of Organization, Functions, and Delegations of Authority

Fri, Jun 20 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Part C (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) of the Statement of Organization, Functions, and Delegations of Authority of the Department of Health and Human Services (45 FR 6777276, dated October 14, 1980, and corrected at 45 FR 69296, October 20, 1980, as amended most recently at 73 FR 2848384, dated May 16, 2008) is amended to reflect the reorganization of the National Office of Public Health Genomics, Coordinating Center for Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Section CB, Organization and Functions, is hereby amended as follows: Delete in their entirety the title and functional statement for the National Office of Public Health Genomics (CUE).

After the Extramural Research Program Office (CUC18), Office of the Director (CUC1), National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (CUC), insert the following:

Office of Public Health Genomics (CUC19). The Office of Public Health Genomics (OPHG) provides leadership, policy guidance,

Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Announcement of an Application From a Hospital Requesting Waiver for Organ

Fri, Jun 20 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces a hospital's request for a waiver from entering into an agreement with its designated organ procurement organization (OPO).

This notice requests comments from OPOs and the general public for our consideration in determining whether we should grant the requested waiver.

Notice of Public Comment on Tribal Consultation Sessions To Be Held on July 21, July 23, and July 31, 2008

Fri, Jun 20 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to the Improving Head Start for School Readiness Act of 2007, Public Law 110134, notice is hereby given of three oneday Tribal Consultation Sessions to be held between the Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Head Start leadership and the leadership of Tribal governments operating Head Start (including Early Head Start) programs. The purpose of these Consultation Sessions is to discuss ways to better meet the needs of Indian, including Alaska Native, children and their families, taking into consideration funding allocations, distribution formulas, and other issues affecting the delivery of Head Start services in their geographic locations [42.U.S.C. 9835, Section 640(l)(4)].

Dates & Locations:

July 21, 2008Kansas City, Missouri.

July 23, 2008Denver, Colorado.

July 31, 2008Seattle, Washington.

Danisco USA, Inc.; Withdrawal of Food Additive Petition

Fri, Jun 20 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing the withdrawal, without prejudice to a
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future filing, of a food additive petition (FAP 6A3958) proposing that the food additive regulations be amended to provide for the safe use of alitame as a sweetening agent or flavoring in food.

Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology; American Health Information Community Chronic

Fri, Jun 20 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces the 26th meeting of the American Health Information Community Chronic Care Workgroup in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. No. 92463, 5 U.S.C., App.).

Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology; American Health Information Community

Fri, Jun 20 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces the 21st meeting of the American Health Information Community Confidentiality, Privacy, & Security Workgroup in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. No. 92463, 5 U.S.C., App.).

Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology; American Health Information Community Electronic

Fri, Jun 20 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces the 24th meeting of the American Health Information Community Electronic Health Records Workgroup in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. No. 92463, 5 U.S.C., App.).

Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology; American Health Information Community

Fri, Jun 20 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces the 17th meeting of the American Health Information Community Personalized Healthcare Workgroup in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. No. 92463, 5 U.S.C., App.).

Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology; American Health Information Community Population

Fri, Jun 20 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces the 28th meeting of the American Health Information Community Population Health and Clinical Care Connections Workgroup in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. No. 92463, 5 U.S.C., App.).

Announcement of the Availability of the Physical Activity Guidelines Advisory Committee Report, and a Public Comment

Fri, Jun 20 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) (a) announces the availability of the Physical Activity Guidelines Advisory Committee Report, 2008; and (b) solicits written comments on the Report. The Physical Activity Guidelines Advisory Committee was charged with reviewing existing scientific literature to identify where there was sufficient evidence to develop a comprehensive set of specific physical activity recommendations. The report to the Secretary of HHS documents the scientific background and rationale for the issuance of physical activity guidelines. The report also identifies areas where further scientific research is needed. The Committee's evaluation of the science will be utilized by the Department to prepare the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans. The intent is to issue physical activity guidelines for all Americans that will be tailored as necessary for specific subgroups of the population.

Advisory Committee on Interdisciplinary, Community-Based Linkages; Notice of Meeting

Fri, Jun 20 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92463), notice is hereby given of the following meeting:

Name: Advisory Committee on Interdisciplinary, CommunityBased Linkages (ACICBL).

Dates and Times: July 16, 2008, 11 a.m.4 p.m., EST. July 17, 2008, 11 a.m.4 p.m., EST.

Place: (Audio Conference Call).

Status: The meeting will be open to the public; audio conference access limited only by availability of telephone ports.

Purpose: The Committee will be focusing on rural issues and how the Title VII Interdisciplinary, CommunityBased Training Grant Programs identified under sections 751756, Part D of the Public Health Service Act can respond to the current rural healthcare workforce needs. The Committee has invited speakers to highlight various topics related to rural healthcare workforce issues including, but not limited to, discipline specific shortages; recruitment and retention; health professions training; faculty development; telemed

Reimbursement of Travel and Subsistence Expenses Toward Living Organ Donation Eligibility Guidelines

Fri, Jun 20 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This notice finalizes an amendment to the eligibility guidelines proposed on March 5, 2008, in the Federal Register (73 FR 11930). The purpose of this notice was to solicit comments on the amendment to the Program Eligibility Guidelines proposed by HRSA concerning the Reimbursement of Travel and Subsistence Expenses Program.

Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for the Transport of Laboratory Personnel Exposed to

Fri, Jun 20 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act, 42 U.S.C. 43214347, the NIH is issuing this notice to advise the public that an environmental impact statement will be prepared for the transport of laboratory personnel exposed to infectious agents from Fort Detrick, Frederick, Maryland to the National Institutes of Health Clinical Center, Bethesda, Maryland.

National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering; Notice of Closed Meeting

Fri, Jun 20 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to section 10(d) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended (5 U.S.C. Appendix 2), notice is hereby given of the following meeting.

The meeting will be closed to the public in accordance with the provisions set forth in sections 552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6), Title 5 U.S.C., as amended. The grant applications and the discussions could disclose confidential trade secrets or commercial property such as patentable material, and personal information concerning individuals associated with the grant applications, the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy.

Name of Committee: National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering Special Emphasis Panel; NIH Support for Conferences and Scientific Meetings Special Emphasis Panel.

Date: July 2, 2008.

Time: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Agenda: To review and evaluate grant applications.

Place: National Institutes of Health, Two Democracy Plaza, 6707 Democracy Boulevard, Bethesda