Notice2022-21405
Lead Exposure and Prevention Advisory Committee (LEPAC)
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Published
October 3, 2022
Issuing agencies
Health and Human Services DepartmentCenters for Disease Control and Prevention
Abstract
In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the CDC announces the following meeting for the Lead Exposure and Prevention Advisory Committee (LEPAC). This is a virtual meeting and is open to the public. Advance registration by November 23, 2022, is needed to receive the information to join the meeting. The registration link is provided in the addresses section below.
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 190 (Monday, October 3, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 59790-59791]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-21405]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Lead Exposure and Prevention Advisory Committee (LEPAC)
AGENCY: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Department of
Health and Human Services (HHS).
ACTION: Notice of meeting.
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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the CDC
announces the following meeting for the Lead Exposure and Prevention
Advisory Committee (LEPAC). This is a virtual meeting and is open to
the public. Advance registration by November 23, 2022, is needed to
receive the information to join the meeting. The registration link is
provided in the addresses section below.
DATES: The meeting will be held on December 8, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 4
p.m., EST.
ADDRESSES: Register in advance at <a href="https://www.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_ym5vFX3dQVuh1spo5SWziQ">https://www.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_ym5vFX3dQVuh1spo5SWziQ</a> to receive information to join the
meeting.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul Allwood, Ph.D., M.P.H.,
Designated Federal Officer, National Center for Environmental Health,
CDC, 4770 Buford Highway, Atlanta, Georgia 30341, Telephone: 770-488-
6774; Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#521e17021311123136317c353d24"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="044841544547446760672a636b72">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background: The Lead Exposure and Prevention Advisory Committee was
established under Section 2203 of Public Law 114-322, the Water
Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act; 42 U.S.C. 300j-27,
Registry for Lead Exposure and Prevention Advisory Committee.
Purpose: The LEPAC is charged with providing advice and guidance to
the Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and the
Director, CDC and Administrator, ATSDR, on (1) reviewing Federal
programs and services available to individual communities exposed to
lead; (2) reviewing current research on lead exposure to identify
additional research needs; (3) reviewing and identifying best
practices, or the need for best practices regarding lead screening and
the prevention of lead poisoning; (4) identifying effective services,
including services relating to healthcare, education, and nutrition for
individuals and communities affected by lead exposure and lead
poisoning, including in consultation with, as appropriate, the lead
exposure registry as established in section 2203 (b) of Public Law 114-
322; and (5) undertaking any other review or activities that the
Secretary determines to be appropriate.
Matters To Be Considered: The agenda will include presentations
from school health organizations, healthy housing organizations, and
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on lead in schools and
discussions on these topics. Agenda items are subject to change as
priorities dictate.
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Public Participation
Oral Public Comment: The public comment period is scheduled on
December 8, 2022, from 12 p.m. until 12:15 p.m., EST. Individuals
wishing to make a comment during the public comment period, please
email your name, organization, and phone number by November 23, 2022,
to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#531f16031210133037307d343c25"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="3d71786d7c7e7d5e595e135a524b">[email protected]</span></a>.
The Director, Strategic Business Initiatives Unit, Office of the
Chief Operating Officer, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,
has been delegated the authority to sign Federal Register notices
pertaining to announcements of meetings and other committee management
activities, for both the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and
the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry.
Kalwant Smagh,
Director, Strategic Business Initiatives Unit, Office of the Chief
Operating Officer, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
[FR Doc. 2022-21405 Filed 9-30-22; 8:45 am]
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