The Federal Register

Genomic Medicine Program Advisory Committee; Notice of Meeting

Thu, Dec 20 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) gives notice under Public Law 92463 (Federal Advisory Committee Act) that the Genomic Medicine Program Advisory Committee will conduct a telephone conference call meeting from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on January 7, 2008, at VA Central Office, 1722 I Street, NW., Room 900, Washington, DC. The meeting is open to the public.

The purpose of the Committee is to provide advice and make recommendations to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs on using genetic information to optimize medical care of veterans and to enhance development of tests and treatments for diseases particularly relevant to veterans.

At the January 7 meeting, the Committee will review recommendations of the Hereditary Nonpolyposis Colorectal Cancer Advisory Working Group and the Endocrine Tumors Advisory Working Group. Chairs of the two groups will summarize the work of their panels.

A ten minute period will be reserved at 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time for public comments. Members of the public

General Working Conditions in Shipyard Employment

Thu, Dec 20 2007 11:00:00 GMT

OSHA proposes to revise the standards on general working conditions in shipyard employment. The proposed revisions would update existing requirements to reflect advances in industry practices and technology. The proposal also would cross reference general industry standards either that are already applicable to shipyard employment or that OSHA intends to apply. Finally, OSHA proposes to add provisions that would provide protection from hazards not addressed by existing standards, including provisions on the control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout).

Geologic Repository Operations Area Security and Material Control and Accounting Requirements

Thu, Dec 20 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is proposing to amend its regulations to revise the security requirements and material control and accounting (MC&A) requirements for a geologic repository operations area (GROA). The goal of this rulemaking is to ensure that effective security measures are in place for the protection of high level radioactive waste (HLW) and other radioactive material at a GROA given the postSeptember 11, 2001, threat environment. New requirements for specific training enhancements, improved access authorization, enhancements to defensive strategies, and enhanced reporting requirements would be incorporated. The proposed rule would establish general performance objectives and corresponding system capabilities for the GROA MC&A program, with a focus on strengthening, streamlining, and consolidating all MC&A regulations specific to a GROA. In addition, the proposed rule would require the emergency plan to address radiological emergencies.