80 FR 32573 - National Institute on Drug Abuse; Notice of Webinar Meeting

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
National Institutes of Health

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 110 (June 9, 2015)

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 provide two opportunities to enable public discussion on the Institute's proposal to reorganize its extramural program.

[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 110 (Tuesday, June 9, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Page 32573]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2015-14062]


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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. Sec.281 
(d)(4)), notice is hereby given that the National Institute on Drug 
Abuse (NIDA) will provide two opportunities to enable public discussion 
on the Institute's proposal to reorganize its extramural program.

DATES: Opportunity # 1: Beginning June 12, 2015, the NIDA Director will 
make available an online summary of the proposed reorganization at: 
http://www.drugabuse.gov/about-nida/noras-blog. Comments will be 
invited.
    Opportunity # 2: A public webinar will take place on June 19, 2015 
at 3 p.m. Eastern Time, with attendance limited to space available.

ADDRESSES: Webex Meeting via: https://nih.webex.com/nih/j.php?MTID=mcc2b711f67cee4a9abe2b2a9c1d78a0d. 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: Success1
    4. Click ``Join.''
    For audio support to this event, the audio conference information 
is as follows:
    Phone Number: 1-877-668-4493 Call-in toll-free number (US/Canada).
    Participant Code No. 620 763 396.
    Any interested person may file written comments by sending an email 
to [email protected] by June 24, 2015. 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 the web meeting will consist 
of updates made to the proposed reorganization plans for the NIDA 
extramural program based on findings by the National Advisory Council 
on Drug Abuse. The proposal seeks to bridge and integrate the key areas 
of translational neuroscience and neurobehavioral research, as well as 
capitalize on emerging scientific opportunities, while reducing 
barriers to scientific and interdisciplinary collaboration.
    Members of the public wishing to attend the Webinar must view the 
discussion via webex link https://nih.webex.com/nih/j.php?MTID=mcc2b711f67cee4a9abe2b2a9c1d78a0d 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: June 3, 2015.
Nora Volkow,
Director, National Institute on Drug Abuse, National Institutes of 
Health.
[FR Doc. 2015-14062 Filed 6-8-15; 8:45 am]
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