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###### Department of Health and Human Services

# SUMMARY:

Pursuant to Section 10(d) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended (5 U.S.C. Appendix 2), notice is given of a meeting of the National Bioethics Advisory Commission. The Commission will discuss its ongoing projects: (a) Draft report on ethical issues in international research, and (b) ethical and policy issues in the oversight of human subjects research in the United States. Some Commission members may participate by telephone conference. The meeting is open to the public and opportunities for statements by the public will be provided on December 7 from 1-1:30 pm. 

## Dates/Times  and Location 

December 7, 2000, 8:30 am-5 pm, The Embassy Row Hilton,  2015 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20036 

December 8, 2000, 8 am-12 pm, Same Location as Above

# SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

The President established the National Bioethics Advisory Commission (NBAC) on October 3, 1999 by Executive Order 12975 as amended. The mission of the NBAC is to advise and make recommendations to the National Science and Technology Council, its Chair, the President, and other entities on bioethical issues arising from the research on human biology and behavior, and from the applications of that research. 

## Public Participation 

The meeting is open to the public with attendance limited by the availability of space on a first come, first serve basis. Members of the public who wish to present oral statements should contact Ms. Jody Crank by telephone, fax machine, or mail as shown below as soon as possible, at least 4 days before the meeting. The Chair will reserve time for presentations by persons requesting to speak and asks that oral statements be limited to five minutes. The order of persons wanting to make a statement will be assigned in the order in which requests are received. Individuals unable to make oral presentations can mail or fax their written comments to the NBAC staff office at least five business days prior to the meeting for distribution to the Commission and inclusion in the public record. The Commission also accepts general comments at its website at bioethics.gov. Persons needing special assistance, such as sign language interpretation or other special accommodations, should contact NBAC staff at the address or telephone number listed below as soon as possible. 

# FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Ms. Jody Crank, National Bioethics Advisory Commission, 6705 Rockledge Drive, Suite 700, Bethesda, Maryland 20892-7979, telephone (301) 402-4242, fax number (301) 480-6900. 

Dated: November 20, 2000. 

Eric M. Meslin, 

Executive Director, National Bioethics Advisory Commission. 

[FR Doc. 00-30057 Filed 11-22-00; 1:58 pm] 

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