[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 95 (Friday, May 16, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 28528-28529]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-11253]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

National Institutes of Health


National Institute on Drug Abuse; Notice of Webinar Meeting

SUMMARY: Pursuant to the NIH Reform Act of 2006 (42 U.S.C. 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.

DATES: This public meeting will take place on May 30, 2014 at 2 p.m., 
with attendance limited to space available.

ADDRESSES: Webex Meeting via: https://nida-events.webex.com/nida-events/onstage/g.php?d=660244762&t=a. Participants are encouraged to 
join this meeting at the link provided at least 20 minutes prior to the 
scheduled start time.
    Instructions for joining the event can be found below:
    1. Enter the Web url above into your web browser address bar and 
hit enter.
    2. If requested, enter your name and email address.
    3. If a password is required, enter the meeting password: Friday5!
    4. Click ``Join.''
    For audio support to this event, the audio conference information 
is as follows:
    Phone Number: 1-866-842-0779.
    Participant Code No. 4459104.
    Any interested person may file written comments by sending an email 
to [email protected], by June 3, 2014. The statement should 
include the individual's name, contact information and, when 
applicable, professional affiliation.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The agenda for this meeting will consist of 
updates made to the proposed

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reorganization plans for the NIDA extramural program in establishment 
of a Division of Extramural Research based on initial discussions, 
public comment and feedback at the NIDA Advisory Council on Drug Abuse 
Meeting on May 7th. 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.
    Members of the public wishing to attend must view the discussion 
via webex link https://nida-events.webex.com/nida-events/onstage/g.php?d=660244762&t=a and enter the audio conference information above 
from their telephone. Upon opening the link provided, please contact 
your IT support group for assistance in uploading any necessary drivers 
(e.g. MBR2 player) prior to the start of this event.

    Dated: May 8, 2014.
Nora Volkow,
Director, National Institute on Drug Abuse, National Institutes of 
Health.
[FR Doc. 2014-11253 Filed 5-15-14; 8:45 am]
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