96-13104. Compressed Medical Gas Industry; Public Workshop

[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 102 (Friday, May 24, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Page 26191]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-13104]



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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Compressed Medical Gas Industry; Public Workshop

AGENCY:  Food and Drug Administration, HHS.

ACTION:  Notice of public workshop.

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SUMMARY:  The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) (Office of Regulatory 
Affairs, Office of the Southeast Region, and the Center for Drug 
Evaluation and Research) is announcing a free public workshop on FDA 
regulatory requirements for the compressed medical gas industry. The 
workshop is designed to assist the industry in complying with 
regulations for manufacturing and repacking medical gases.

DATES: The public workshop will be held on Tuesday, June 4, 1996, from 
8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
ADDRESSES: The public workshop will be held at the Rural Development 
Center, UGA Cooperative Extension Service, U.S. 41 North and I-75 (exit 
21), Tifton, GA.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Douglas B. Brogden or Jackie M. 
Douglas, FDA Atlanta District Office, 225 Tift Ave., rm. 107, Tifton, 
GA 31794, 912-382-5963, FAX [phone]. Those persons interested in 
attending this meeting should FAX their registration including name(s), 
firm name, address, telephone and FAX numbers, and any specific 
questions about the workshop to Douglas B. Brogden or Jackie M. Douglas 
(address above) by May 15, 1996. There is no registration fee for this 
workshop. Advance registration is required. Space is limited and all 
interested parties are encouraged to register early.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  FDA's survey of the medical gas industry 
shows that many medical gas firms are either unaware of applicable 
regulations and guidelines or not in compliance with applicable 
requirements. This workshop is designed to assist the medical gas 
industry in complying with regulations for manufacturing and repacking 
medical gases. This workshop is free of charge to attendees.

    Dated: May 17, 1996.
William K. Hubbard,
Associate Commissioner for Policy Coordination.
[FR Doc. 96-13104 Filed 5-23-96; 8:45 am]
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