[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 79 (Thursday, April 24, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Page 22823]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-09285]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

National Institutes of Health


National Institute on Drug Abuse Notice of May Advisory Council 
on Drug Abuse Meeting

SUMMARY: Pursuant to the NIH Reform Act of 2006 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 
281(d)(4)), notice is hereby given that the National Institute on Drug 
Abuse (NIDA) will host a meeting to enable public discussion on the 
Institute's proposal to reorganize its extramural program in 
establishment of a Division of Extramural Research. The proposal seeks 
to clearly delineate functions and streamline the services provided 
within the Office of the Director, as well as capitalize on emerging 
scientific opportunities, while reducing barriers to scientific and 
interdisciplinary collaboration.

DATES: This public meeting will take place on May 7, 2014 with 
attendance limited to space available. Any interested person may file 
written comments by sending an email to [email protected], by 
May 12, 2014. The statement should include the individual's name, 
contact information and, when applicable, professional affiliation.

ADDRESSES: Neuroscience Center, Conference Rooms C & D, 6001 Executive 
Boulevard, Rockville, Maryland 20852.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dave Daubert, Deputy Executive 
Officer, National Institute on Drug Abuse, Office of the Director, 6001 
Executive Boulevard, NSC Building, Room 5274, Bethesda, MD 20892, 301-
402-1652, [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Members of the public wishing to attend must 
RSVP to the contact person on this notice by May 5, 2014. NIH has 
instituted stringent procedures for entrance onto the NIH campus and 
constituent facilities. Visitors will be asked to show one form of 
identification (for example a government-issued photo ID, valid 
driver's license, or passport) and to state the purpose of their visit. 
Additionally, individuals who plan to attend and need special 
assistance, such as sign language interpretation or other reasonable 
accommodations, should notify the contact person by the deadline 
provided above in advance of the meeting.
    Individuals will also be able to view the meeting via NIH 
Videocast. Please go to the following link for Videocast access 
instructions at: http://videocast.nih.gov/faq/#setup.
    A portion of this meeting will be closed to the public. Information 
is available on the Institute's Web site, http://www.drugabuse.gov/news-events/meetings-events/2014/05/national-advisory-council-drug-abuse, where details on the agenda and any additional information for 
the meeting will be posted when available. A portion of the agenda will 
include: A report by the Director, NIDA and a public discussion on the 
proposed reorganization plans for NIDA extramural program.

    Dated: April 17, 2014.
Nora Volkow,
Director, National Institute on Drug Abuse, National Institutes of 
Health.
[FR Doc. 2014-09285 Filed 4-23-14; 8:45 am]
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