[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 189 (Tuesday, September 30, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Page 51114]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-25782]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Food and Drug Administration


Statement of Organization, Functions, and Delegations of 
Authority

    Part D, Chapter DE, Office of External Affairs (Food and Drug 
Administration) of the Statement of Organization, Functions, and 
Delegations of Authority for the Department of Health and Human 
Services (35 FR 3685, February 25, 1970, and 60 FR 56605, November, 9, 
1995, and in pertinent part at 56 FR 29484, June 27, 1991) is amended 
to reflect the title change of the Industry and Small Business Liaison 
Staff. The title is being changed to more accurately reflect the 
expanding concerns and community issues in the jurisdictions containing 
various FDA headquarter facilities. The Industry and Small Business 
Liaison Staff will be retitled as the Industry, Small Business and 
Community Affairs Staff. The current functions remain the same with the 
addition of two new functions.
    Delete the Industry and Small Business Liaison Staff (DE-1) in its 
entirety and insert the following:
    Industry, Small Business and Community Affairs Staff (DE-1). 
Advises and assists the Commissioner and other Agency officials on 
industry-related issues which have an impact on policy, directions, and 
goals.
    Serves as the Agency focal point for overall industry liaison and 
communication activities within FDA, including FDA Centers, and between 
FDA and FDA-regulated industry, industry trade associations, and 
scientific associations.
    Serves as liaison with other Agency components to provide advice 
and assistance to small manufacturers and scientific associations to 
promote their understandings of and compliance with FDA regulations.
    Develops and maintains effective channels of communication with 
regulated industry, professional societies, and trade and scientific 
associations.
    Serves as liaison with local civic organizations in jurisdictions 
containing or contiguous to the various FDA headquarters facilities.
    Provides official contact point within the Agency for discussion 
and resolution of community issues and concerns arising in connection 
with the construction, renovation, or ongoing operation of FDA's widely 
dispersed physical point.
    Prior Delegations of Authority. Pending further delegations, 
directives, or orders by the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, all 
delegations of authority to positions of the affected organizations in 
effect prior to this date shall continue in effect in them or their 
successors.

    Dated: September 2, 1997.
Michael A. Friedman,
Lead Deputy Commissioner for the Food and Drug Administration.
[FR Doc. 97-25782 Filed 9-29-97; 8:45 am]
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