[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 196 (Friday, October 9, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Page 54482]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-27338]


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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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    The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing the following 
meeting: ``National Consumer Forum.'' This forum will provide an 
opportunity for consumers and older Americans to engage in an open 
dialogue with senior FDA officials on specific health concerns and 
consumer protection issues. These types of forums enable the agency to 
better determine the level of public interest in its current policies, 
as well as to promote a better understanding of consumer issues and 
concerns.

    Date and Time: The meeting will be held on Monday, October 19, 
1998, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
    Location: The meeting will be held at the Department of Health and 
Human Services, Hubert Humphrey Bldg., Great Hall, 200 Independence 
Ave. SW., Washington, DC.
    Contact: Synthia E. Jenkins, Office of Consumer Affairs (HFE-40), 
Food and Drug Administration, 5600 Fishers Lane, 301-827-4412, FAX 301-
443-9767.
    Registration: Send registration information (including name, title, 
firm name, address, telephone, and fax number), to the contact person 
by October 15, 1998.
    If you need special accommodations due to a disability, please 
contact Synthia E. Jenkins at least 7 days in advance.
    Transcripts: Transcripts of the meeting may be requested in writing 
from the Freedom of Information Office (HFI-35), Food and Drug 
Administration, 5600 Fishers Lane, rm. 12A-16, Rockville, MD 20857, 
approximately 15 working days after the meeting at a cost of 10 cents 
per page.

    Dated: October 6, 1998.
William K. Hubbard,
Associate Commissioner for Policy Coordination.
[FR Doc. 98-27338 Filed 10-7-98; 12:38 pm]
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