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distribution of investigational drugs for 

the treatment and prevention of TB by 

CIOs/Scientific Resources/Drug Service; 

(6) assesses the need for and conducts 

clinical and field trials of more specific 

and rapid tests to diagnose active TB 

and latent TB infection and to identify 

drug-resistant TB in collaboration with 

the Laboratory Branch; (7) collaborates 

with and provides consultation and 

technical assistance to national and 

international organizations on the 

design and conduct of clinical trials and 

research needs; (8) conducts, 

participates in, and collaborates with 

other DTBE units in research on 

clinical, epidemiologic, immunologic 

and genetic aspects of TB prevention 

and control; (9) collaborates in contact 

investigation research with other 

branches and local programmatic areas; 

(10) conducts multidisciplinary studies 

(including the analysis of behavioral, 

economic, and epidemiologic factors) of 

health care systems to assess the cost, 

effectiveness, and impact of public 

health policies, programs, and practices 

on TB outcomes to further the goal of 

TB elimination in the U.S., and targets 

these studies toward various 

populations at high risk for TB, 

including persons from high TB 

prevalent countries, homeless persons, 

HIV-infected persons, residents of 

correctional facilities, substance 

abusers, and health care workers; (11) 

provides consultation and training to 

local, state, national, and international 

organizations, and to TB program field 

staff, on design and conduct of clinical 

trials, TB therapeutics and diagnostics, 

health care systems research needs, 

decision and economic analyses, 

evaluation techniques, qualitative 

research methods, and research on TB 

transmission; (12) has responsibility for 

divisional engagement in preparing for 

and participating in trials of new TB 

vaccines; (13) reports study results to 

public health practitioners through 

direct communication, articles in 

scientific journals and CDC 

publications, and oral and poster 

presentations at national and 

international scientific meetings; (14) 

provides input into statements and 

guidelines issued by the CDC, the 

ACET, and professional organizations; 

and (15) presents research issues and 

findings to ACET and at national and 

international scientific meetings. 

Delete items (2), (3), (4), and (6) of the 

functional statement for the 

International Research and Programs 

Branch (CVJEI1D), and insert the 

following: (2) Coordinates the 

assessment of immigration and its 

impact on TB patterns in the U.S. and 

assists with the evaluation of overseas 

TB screening procedures for immigrants 

and refugees; (3) conducts and 

coordinates operational research and 

demonstration projects to improve both 

the overseas screening for TB of 

immigrants and refugees and the 

domestic follow-up of those entering 

with suspected TB (in collaboration 

with other CIOs); (4) promotes the 

improved recognition and management 

of TB among the foreign-born through 

epidemiological analyses of national TB 

surveillance data and special studies on 

the U.S./Mexico border and in countries 

contributing to foreign-born TB cases in 

the U.S.; (6) collaborates with the nation 

of Botswana, WHO, the World Bank, 

IUATLD, USAID, and others, to conduct 

investigations into the diagnosis, 

management, and prevention of TB in 

persons with and without HIV infection. 

Delete in its entirety the title and 

function statement for the 

Mycobacteriology Laboratory Branch 

(CVJEJ), and insert the following: 

Laboratory Branch (CVJEJ). (1) Serves 

as the national reference laboratory in 

support of the mission of DTBE, 

fulfilling public health function in 

leadership, clinical and consultative 

service, and research; (2) provides 

laboratory support for epidemic 

investigations, surveillance activities, 

and special studies of TB, in 

collaboration of other branches; (3) 

administers contracts to provide 

Mycobacterium tuberculosis 

genotyping, maintains a national 

database of genotypes, and conducts 

operational research to implement 

genotyping; (4) develops and evaluates 

new methods to subtype M tuberculosis 

for epidemiologic studies; (5) serves as 

primary CDC focus for diagnostic 

laboratory services for TB; (6) 

administers grants and cooperative 

agreements with states and others to 

upgrade laboratory activities and 

provide special services; (7) provides 

reference diagnostic services, 

consultation, technical assistance, and 

training to state, federal, and municipal 

public health laboratories; (8) provides 

laboratory support, reference services, 

assessment, consultation, and training 

for CDC’s international TB activities; (9) 

develops, evaluates, or improves 

conventional and molecular methods for 

the detection, classification, 

identification, characterization, and 

susceptibility testing of M tuberculosis; 

(10) conducts studies to define the role 

of bacterial virulence factors, host 

factors, and pathogenic and 

immunologic mechanisms in disease 

processes and protective immunity in 

mycobacteria, and develops, evaluates, 

and improves immunologic methods for 

the diagnosis and prevention of TB; (11) 

develops tissue culture and animal 

models of TB and conducts studies on 

chemotherapy, immunotherapy, 

pathogenesis, pathology, and vaccines 

for TB; (12) prepares manuscripts for 

publication in scientific journals; (13) 

presents findings at national and 

international scientific meetings; (14) 

supervises and trains fellows in 

temporary or multi-year educationallybased programs in endeavors related to 

the mission of the branch; and (15) 

presents laboratory issues to ACET and 

at national and international scientific 

meetings. 

Dated: September 27, 2010. 

William P. Nichols, 

Chief Operating Officer, Centers for Disease 

Control and Prevention. 

[FR Doc. 2010–25427 Filed 10–8–10; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4160–18–M 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND 

HUMAN SERVICES 

Agency for Toxic Substances and 

Disease Registry 

Statement of Organization, Functions, 

and Delegations of Authority 

Part J (Agency for Toxic Substances 

and Disease Registry) of the Statement 

of Organization, Functions, and 

Delegations of Authority of the 

Department of Health and Human 

Services (50 FR 25129–25130, dated 

June 17, 1985, as amended most 

recently at 73 FR 20293, dated April 15, 

2008) is amended to reflect the 

reorganization of the Agency for Toxic 

Substances and Disease Registry. 

Section J–B, Organization and 

Functions, is hereby amended as 

follows: After the title and function 

statement for the Office of Policy, 

Planning, and Evaluation (JAA3), Office 

of the Director (JAA), Office of the 

Administrator (JA), Agency for Toxic 

Substances and Disease Registry (J), 

insert the following: 

Office of Communication (JAA7). The 

Office of Communication (OC): (1) 

Serves as the principal advisor to the 

Agency Assistant Administrator and 

divisions on communication and 

marketing science, research, practice, 

and public affairs; (2) leads agency 

strategic planning for communication 

and marketing science and public affairs 

programs and projects; (3) analyzes 

context, situation, and environment to 

inform agency-wide communication and 

marketing programs and projects; (4) 

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(5) ensures accurate, accessible, timely, 

and effective translation of science for 

use by multiple audiences; (6) leads 

identification and implementation of 

information dissemination channels; (7) 

provides communication and marketing 

project management expertise; (8) 

collaborates with external organizations 

and the news, public service, and 

entertainment and other media to 

ensure that scientific findings and their 

implications for public health reach the 

intended audiences; (9) collaborates 

closely with divisions to produce 

materials tailored to meet the 

requirements of news and other media 

channels, including press releases, 

letters to the editor, public service 

announcements, television 

programming, video news releases, and 

other electronic and printed materials; 

(10) coordinates the development and 

maintenance of accessible public 

information through the Internet, social 

media and other applicable channels; 

(11) supervises and manages a 

comprehensive records management 

activity in accordance with National 

Archives and Records Administration 

standards and CERCLA legislative 

requirements; (12) provides training and 

technical assistance in the areas of 

health communication, risk 

communication, social marketing, and 

public affairs; (13) provides editorial 

services, including writing, editing, and 

technical editing; (14) supervises and 

manages OC activities, programs, and 

staff; (15) serves as liaison to internal 

and external groups to advance the 

agency’s mission; (16) collaborates with 

the CDC Office of the Associate Director 

for Communication on media relations, 

electronic communication, health media 

production, and brand management 

activities; and (17) collaborates with 

CDC Centers/Institute/Offices in the 

development of marketing 

communications targeted to populations 

that would benefit from a crossfunctional approach. 

Dated: September 27, 2010. 

William P. Nichols, 

Chief Operating Officer, Centers for Disease 

Control and Prevention. 

[FR Doc. 2010–25221 Filed 10–8–10; 8:45 am] 

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND 

SECURITY 

United States Immigration and 

Customs Enforcement 

Agency Information Collection 

Activities: Extension of a Currently 

Approved Information Collection; 

Comment Request 

ACTION: 30-Day Notice of Information 

Collection for Review; Application for 

Stay of Deportation or Removal, Form 

I–246, OMB No. 1653–0021. 

The Department of Homeland 

Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs 

Enforcement (ICE), is submitting the 

following information collection request 

for review and clearance in accordance 

with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 

1995. The Information Collection was 

previously published in the Federal 

Register on July 15, 2010, Vol. 75, No. 

135, 41214, allowing for a 60-day public 

comment period. ICE received no 

comments on this Information 

Collection from the public during this 

60-day period. The purpose of this 

notice is to allow an additional 30 days 

for public comments. Comments are 

encouraged and will be accepted for 

thirty days until November 12, 2010. 

Written comments and suggestions 

from the public and affected agencies 

regarding items contained in this notice 

and especially with regard to the 

estimated public burden and associated 

response time should be directed to the 

Office of Information and Regulatory 

Affairs, Office of Management and 

Budget. Comments should be addressed 

to the OMB Desk Officer for U.S. 

Immigration and Customs Enforcement, 

Department of Homeland Security, and 

sent via electronic mail to 

oira_submission@omb.eop.gov or faxed 

to (202) 395–5806. Written comments 

and suggestions from the public and 

affected agencies concerning the 

proposed collection of information 

should address one or more of the 

following four points: 

(1) Evaluate whether the proposed 

collection of information is necessary 

for the proper performance of the 

functions of the agency, including 

whether the information will have 

practical utility; 

(2) Evaluate the accuracy of the 

agency’s estimate of the burden of the 

proposed collection of information, 

including the validity of the 

methodology and assumptions used; 

(3) Enhance the quality, utility, and 

clarity of the information to be 

collected; and 

(4) Minimize the burden of the 

collection of information on those who 

are to respond, including through the 

use of appropriate automated, 

electronic, mechanical, or other 

technological collection techniques or 

other forms of information technology, 

e.g., permitting electronic submission of 

responses. 

Overview of This Information 

Collection 

(1) Type of Information Collection: 

Extension of a currently approved 

Information Collection. 

(2) Title of the Form/Collection: 

Application for Stay of Deportation or 

Removal. 

(3) Agency form number, if any, and 

the applicable component of the 

Department of Homeland Security 

sponsoring the collection: I–246; U.S. 

Immigration and Customs Enforcement. 

(4) Affected public who will be asked 

or required to respond, as well as a brief 

abstract: Primary: Individual or 

Households, Business or other nonprofit. The information collected on the 

Form I–246 is necessary for U.S. 

Immigration and Customs Enforcement 

(ICE) to make a determination that the 

eligibility requirements for a request for 

a stay of deportation or removal are met 

by the applicant. 

(5) An estimate of the total number of 

respondents and the amount of time 

estimated for an average respondent to 

respond: 10,000 responses at 30 minutes 

(.50 hours) per response. 

(6) An estimate of the total public 

burden (in hours) associated with the 

collection: 5,000 annual burden hours. 

Requests for a copy of the proposed 

information collection instrument, with 

instructions; or inquiries for additional 

information regarding this Information 

Collection should be requested 

via e-mail to: forms.ice@dhs.gov with 

‘‘ICE Form I–246’’ in the subject line. 

Dated: October 5, 2010. 

Joseph M. Gerhart, 

Chief, Records Management Branch, U.S. 

Immigration and Customs Enforcement, 

Department of Homeland Security. 

[FR Doc. 2010–25555 Filed 10–8–10; 8:45 am] 

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND 

SECURITY 

Coast Guard 

[Docket No. USCG–2010–0618] 

Exemption and Equivalent 

Arrangements Under the International 

Convention on Load Lines, 1966, as 

Modified by the Protocol of 1988 

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