Purpose:
The NTP is hosting a public meeting to continue the process of
obtaining advice and comment from all interested persons about the review
process and/or evaluation criteria used for listing substances, agents or
exposure circumstances as "known" or "reasonably anticipated to be" human
carcinogens in the DHHS RoC and to provide a forum for discussion of the views
expressed.
Who:
A panel to include NTP staff, representatives of the NTP Board of
Scientific Counselors and the NTP Executive Committee will receive comments and
participate in the discussion. All interested parties are invited to
participate; attendance and participation are limited only by the space
available.
Public Comment:
Interested persons may provide oral comments to the panel. The
time allotted will be dependent upon the number of individuals who register to
speak (at least 10 minutes anticipated for each presenter). Written comments
are welcome. All comments received by September 15 will be considered for their
implictions with respect to the reviews of nominations for the 10th edition of
the RoC which is in the erly stages of preparation.
To obtain additional information regarding the meeting, its purpose, the
submission of written comments, and the schedule for panel presentations and
public presentations please consult the NTP website:
ntp-server.niehs.nih.gov/and see Federal Register Announcement
/ntp-server.niehs.nih.gov/htdocs/liaison/Sept99RoCMtgFR.html
Contact the NTP Liaison & Scientific Review Office, Ms. Angie Wilson, PO Box 12233, A3-07, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 (Tel) 919-541-3971 or(Fax) 919-541-0295, email:wilson9@niehs.nih.gov
Pre-registration is requested to facilitate planning for the meeting.