2013-22179. Safety and Occupational Health Study Section (SOHSS), National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH or Institute)  

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    In accordance with section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announces the following meeting of the aforementioned committee:

    Times and Dates: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., October 16, 2013 (Closed). 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., October 17, 2013 (Closed).

    Place: Embassy Suites, 1900 Diagonal Road, Alexandria, Virginia 22314, Telephone: (703) 684-5900, Fax: (703) 684-0653.

    Status: The meeting will be closed to the public in accordance with provisions set forth in Section 552b(c)(4) and (6), Title 5 U.S.C., and the Determination of the Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, CDC, pursuant to Public Law 92-463.

    Purpose: The Safety and Occupational Health Study Section will review, discuss, and evaluate grant application(s) received in response to the Institute's standard grants review and funding cycles pertaining to research issues in occupational safety and health, and allied areas.

    It is the intent of NIOSH to support broad-based research endeavors in keeping with the Institute's program goals. This will lead to improved understanding and appreciation for the magnitude of the aggregate health burden associated with occupational injuries and illnesses, as well as to support more focused research projects, which will lead to improvements in the delivery of occupational safety and health services, and the prevention of work-related injury and illness. It is anticipated that research funded will promote these program goals.

    Matters To Be Discussed: The meeting will convene to address matters related to the conduct of Study Section business and for the study section to consider safety and occupational health-related grant applications.

    These portions of the meeting will be closed to the public in accordance with provisions set forth in Section 552b(c)(4) and (6), Title 5 U.S.C., and the Determination of the Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, pursuant to Section 10(d) Public Law 92-463.

    Agenda items are subject to change as priorities dictate.

    Contact Person for More Information: Price Connor, Ph.D., NIOSH Health Scientist, 2400 Executive Parkway, Mailstop E-20, Atlanta, Georgia 30345, Telephone: (404) 498-2511, Fax: (404) 498-2571.

    The Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, has been delegated the authority to sign Federal Register notices pertaining to announcements of meetings and Start Printed Page 56236other committee management activities for both the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry.

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    Elaine L. Baker,

    Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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    [FR Doc. 2013-22179 Filed 9-11-13; 8:45 am]

    BILLING CODE 4163-18-P

Document Information

Published:
09/12/2013
Department:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Entry Type:
Notice
Document Number:
2013-22179
Dates:
8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., October 16, 2013 (Closed). 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., October 17, 2013 (Closed).
Pages:
56235-56236 (2 pages)
PDF File:
2013-22179.pdf