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  • 2021-02949 — Proposed Data Collection Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 9340
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), under the Department of Health and Human Services, is seeking public comments on a proposed study regarding human exposure to chemicals during activities on synthetic turf fields that use tire crumb rubber infill. This study, requiring an extension for additional research delayed by COVID-19, aims to assess exposure to polyaromatic hydrocarbons and will include both users of synthetic turf and natural grass fields for comparison. Public feedback is requested by April 13, 2021, including insights to improve the data collection process and minimize participant burden. The agency outlines a plan to collect detailed activity data and biological specimens from participants to better understand potential exposure risks.

    Simple Explanation

    The government agency wants to study how playing on sports fields made of rubber can expose people to certain chemicals, and they are asking people to share their thoughts on the plan. They want to make sure that learning about this doesn't waste time or make things harder for the people who help with the study.

  • 2025-00827 — Availability of Five Draft Toxicological Profiles; Extension of Comment Period
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 3870
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), part of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), is extending the deadline for public comments on five toxicological profiles until February 13, 2025. These profiles are about the chemicals benzene, carbon disulfide, cyanide, thallium, and chlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins. The extension is in response to requests from the public wanting more time to provide input on the health effects of these substances. Comments can be submitted online or by mail, but not via email.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is asking people for their thoughts about some chemicals and has given them more time to share their ideas. People can send their thoughts online or by mail, but not by email.

  • 2021-03235 — Notice of Closed Meeting
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 10085
    Reading Time:less than a minute

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) announced a closed meeting through a notice in the Federal Register. Jaya Raman, Ph.D., is the contact person for further information about the meeting, and can be reached at the CDC. Kalwant Smagh, the Director of the Strategic Business Initiatives Unit, is responsible for signing Federal Register notices related to meetings and committee activities for both CDC and ATSDR.

    Simple Explanation

    The CDC said they're having a meeting that no one else can come to, and a person named Jaya can give more information if needed.

  • 2021-03703 — Proposed Data Collection Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 11296
    Reading Time:about 7 minutes

    The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) is seeking public comments on a proposed data collection project called "Assessment of Chemical Exposures (ACE) Investigations," as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The project aims to conduct rapid assessments to help health departments respond to environmental incidents, like chemical exposures. ATSDR plans to expand and modify their investigative tools to cover more types of events, such as nuclear incidents and natural disasters. Participation is voluntary, with no costs to respondents except for their time.

    Simple Explanation

    The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry wants people to tell them what they think about a new plan to quickly check if a place is safe after something bad happens, like a chemical spill or natural disaster, to help keep everyone healthy. They're making some changes to how they do this and want to make sure the process is fair and clear for everyone.