[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 157 (Thursday, August 14, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Pages 43538-43539]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-21573]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Food and Drug Administration


National Consumer Forum; Notice of Meeting

AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS.

ACTION: Notice of meeting.

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SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Office of Consumer 
Affairs (OCA), is announcing the first in a series of National Consumer 
Forums. These forums are an opportunity to engage in open dialog with 
consumers on health issues and agency actions.

DATES: The meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 23, 1997, from 1 
p.m. to 3 p.m. Due to space limitations, preregistration is recommended
ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held in the Truman Room of the White 
House Conference Center, 726 Jackson Pl. NW., Washington, DC 20006. Use 
Metro Stop Farragut North, K Street Exit on the Red Line, and Farragut 
West on Blue/Orange Line.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Carol M. Lewis, Office of Consumer

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Affairs (HFE-1), Food and Drug Administration, Parklawn Bldg., 5600 
Fishers Lane, rm. 16-85, Rockville, MD 20857, 301-827-4404, FAX 301-
827-3052, or e-mail ``[email protected]''.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The purpose of this meeting is to provide an 
opportunity for consumers to discuss their concerns and thereby 
participate in agency decision and policymaking on key health care and 
consumer protection issues. To register for the meeting and obtain 
directions, please call, fax, or e-mail the contact person (address 
above). Include the name, title, telephone and fax numbers of the 
person attending, and the name of the organization being represented.
    If special accommodations are required due to a disability, please 
contact Carol M. Lewis at least 7 days in advance of the meeting.

    Dated: August 8, 1997.
William K. Hubbard,
Associate Commissioner for Policy Coordination.
[FR Doc. 97-21573 Filed 8-13-97; 8:45 am]
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