
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 104 (Tuesday, May 31, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 34353-34354]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-12657]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Food and Drug Administration

[Docket No. FDA-2016-N-0001]


Advisory Committee; Science Advisory Board to the National Center 
for Toxicological Research; Renewal

AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS.

ACTION: Notice; renewal of advisory committee.

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SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing the 
renewal of the Science Advisory Board to the National Center for 
Toxicological Research (NCTR) by the Commissioner of Food and Drugs 
(the Commissioner). The Commissioner has determined that it is in the 
public interest to renew the Science Advisory Board to the National 
Center for Toxicological Research for an additional 2 years beyond the 
charter expiration date. The new charter will be in effect until June 
2, 2018.

DATES: Authority for the Science Advisory Board to the National Center 
for Toxicological Research will expire on June 2, 2016, unless the 
Commissioner formally determines that renewal is in the public 
interest.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Donna L. Mendrick, National Center for 
Toxicological Research, Food and Drug Administration, 10903 New 
Hampshire Ave., Bldg. 32, Rm. 2208, Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002, 301-
796-8892, donna.mendrick@fda.hhs.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to 41 CFR 102-3.65 and approval by 
the Department of Health and Human Services pursuant to 45 CFR part 11 
and by the General Services Administration, FDA is announcing the 
renewal of the Science Advisory Board to the National Center for 
Toxicological Research. The committee is a discretionary Federal 
advisory committee established to provide advice to the Commissioner. 
The Science Advisory Board to the National Center for Toxicological 
Research advises the Commissioner or designee in discharging 
responsibilities as they relate to helping to ensure safe and effective 
drugs for human use and, as required, any other product for which FDA 
has regulatory responsibility. The Board advises the Director, NCTR, in 
establishing, implementing, and evaluation the research programs that 
assist the Commissioner of Food and Drugs in fulfilling his regulatory 
responsibilities. The Board provides an extra-agency review in ensuring 
that the research programs at NCTR are scientifically sound and 
pertinent.
    The Committee shall consist of a core of nine voting members 
including the Chair. Members and the Chair are selected by the 
Commissioner or designee from among authorities knowledgeable in the 
fields of toxicological research. Members will be invited to serve for 
overlapping terms of up to 4 years. Almost all non-Federal members of 
this committee serve as Special Government Employees. The core of 
voting members may include one technically qualified member, selected 
by the Commissioner or designee, who is identified with consumer 
interests and is recommended by either a consortium of consumer-
oriented organizations or other interested persons.
    Further information regarding the most recent charter and other 
information can be found at http://www.fda.gov/AdvisoryCommittees/CommitteesMeetingMaterials/ToxicologicalResearch/ucm148166.htm or by 
contacting the Designated Federal Officer (see FOR FURTHER INFORMATION 
CONTACT). In light of the fact that no change has been made to the 
committee name or description of duties, no amendment will be made to 
21 CFR 14.100.
    This document is issued under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 
U.S.C. app.). For general information related to FDA advisory 
committees, please visit us at http://www.fda.gov/AdvisoryCommittees/default.htm.


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    Dated: May 24, 2016.
Jill Hartzler Warner,
Associate Commissioner for Special Medical Programs.
[FR Doc. 2016-12657 Filed 5-27-16; 8:45 am]
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