[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 231 (Tuesday, December 2, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Pages 63718-63719]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-31463]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Notice of a Meeting of the Genetics Subcommittee, National
Bioethics Advisory Commission (NBAC)
SUMMARY: Pursuant to Section 10(d) of the Federal Advisory Committee
Act, as
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amended (5 U.S.C. Appendix 2), notice is given of a meeting of the
Genetics Subcommittee of the National Bioethics Advisory Commission.
The subcommittee members will continue addressing issues concerning
genetics and genetic testing. The meeting is open to the public and
opportunities for statements by the public will be provided.
DATES: Tuesday, December 9, 1997, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
LOCATION: The subcommittee will meet at the Crystal City Marriott
Hotel, 1999 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, Virginia 22202.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The President established the National
Bioethics Advisory Commission (NBAC) by Executive Order 12975 on
October 3, 1995. The mission of the NBAC is to advise and make
recommendations to the National Science and Technology Council and
other entities on bioethical issues arising from the research on human
biology and behavior, and in the applications of that research
including clinical applications.
Tentative Agenda
The subcommittee will continue discussion on issues surrounding
tissue samples including what they are, how they are collected and
stored; the moral decisions involved in donation; religious, ethnic,
and cultural differences in attitudes; and other related issues.
Public Participation
The meeting is open to the public with attendance limited by the
availability of space. Members of the public who wish to present oral
statements should contact Ms. Patricia Norris by telephone, fax
machine, or mail as shown below as soon as possible, prior to the
meeting. The Chair of the subcommittee will reserve time for
presentations by persons requesting an opportunity to speak. The order
of speakers will be assigned on a first come first serve basis.
Individuals unable to make oral presentations are encouraged to mail or
fax their comments to the NBAC at least two business days prior to the
meeting for distribution to the subcommittee members and inclusion in
the record.
Persons needing assistance, such as sign language interpretation or
other special accommodations, should contact NBAC staff at the address
or telephone number listed below as soon as possible.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Patricia Norris, National
Bioethics Advisory Commission, MSC-7508, 6100 Executive Boulevard,
Suite 5B01, Rockville, Maryland 20892-7508, telephone 301-402-4242, fax
number 301-480-6900.
Dated: November 25, 1997.
Henrietta D. Hyatt-Knorr,
Deputy Executive Director, National Bioethics Advisory Commission.
[FR Doc. 97-31463 Filed 12-1-97; 8:45 am]
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