[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 206 (Thursday, October 23, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Page 63150]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-25223]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES


National Toxicology Program (NTP); NTP Interagency Center for the 
Evaluation of Alternative Toxicological Methods (NICEATM); Availability 
of the Biennial Progress Report of the Interagency Coordinating 
Committee on the Validation of Alternative Methods (ICCVAM): NIH 
Publication No. 08-6529

AGENCY: National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), 
National Institutes of Health (NIH).

ACTION: Availability of the ICCVAM Biennial Progress Report.

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SUMMARY: NICEATM announces the availability of the ``Biennial Progress 
Report: Interagency Coordinating Committee on the Validation of 
Alternative Methods: 2006-2007.'' In accordance with requirements of 
the ICCVAM Authorization Act of 2000 (42 U.S.C. 285l-3), this report 
describes progress and activities during 2006-2007 by ICCVAM and 
NICEATM. The report is available on the NICEATM-ICCVAM Web site at 
http://iccvam.niehs.nih.gov/about/ICCVAMrpts.htm. Copies can also be 
requested from NICEATM at the address given below.

ADDRESSES: Requests for copies of the report should be sent by mail, 
fax, or email to Dr. William S. Stokes, NICEATM Director, NIEHS, P.O. 
Box 12233, MD EC-17, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709, (phone) 919-541-
2384, (fax) 919-541-0947, (e-mail) [email protected]. Courier 
address: NICEATM, 79 T.W. Alexander Drive, Building 4401, Room 3128, 
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. William S. Stokes, NICEATM 
Director (919-541-2384 or [email protected]).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Background Information on ICCVAM, NICEATM, and SACATM

    ICCVAM is an interagency committee composed of representatives from 
15 Federal regulatory and research agencies that use, generate, or 
disseminate toxicological information. ICCVAM conducts technical 
evaluations of new, revised, and alternative methods with regulatory 
applicability. ICCVAM also promotes scientific validation, regulatory 
acceptance, and national and international harmonization of 
toxicological test methods that more accurately assess safety and 
hazards of chemicals and products and that refine, reduce, and replace 
animal use. The ICCVAM Authorization Act of 2000 (42 U.S.C. 285l-3, 
available at http://iccvam.niehs.nih.gov/docs/about_docs/PL106545.pdf) 
established ICCVAM as a permanent interagency committee of the NIEHS 
under NICEATM. NICEATM administers ICCVAM and provides scientific and 
operational support for ICCVAM-related activities. NICEATM and ICCVAM 
collaborate in evaluating new and improved test methods applicable to 
the needs of Federal agencies. Additional information about ICCVAM and 
NICEATM can be found at the NICEATM-ICCVAM Web site (http://iccvam.niehs.nih.gov).
    ICCVAM, NICEATM, and the Director of the NIEHS receive advice 
regarding statutorily mandated duties of ICCVAM and activities of 
NICEATM from the Scientific Advisory Committee on Alternative 
Toxicological Methods (SACATM), a Federally chartered advisory 
committee. Additional information about SACATM, including the charter, 
roster, and records of past meetings, can be found at http://ntp.niehs.nih.gov/go/167.

    Dated: October 8, 2008.
Samuel H. Wilson,
Acting Director, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences 
and National Toxicology Program.
[FR Doc. E8-25223 Filed 10-22-08; 8:45 am]
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