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ON THE HILL:
July 15, 2008
Air Travel Congestion/Delays Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee
Aviation Operations, Safety, and Security Subcommittee hearing on “The Outlook for Summer Air Travel: Addressing Congestion and Delay,” focusing on the problems in the National Airspace System and the steps the Federal Aviation Administration and airlines are taking to address them.
Witnesses: TBA
Location: 253 Russell Senate Office Building. 10 a.m. (July 15, 2008)
Contact: 202-224-0411 [http://commerce.senate.gov]
Financing Clean/Efficient Energy Technologies Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
Full committee hearing on S.3233 and S.2730, the “Clean Energy Investment Bank Act of 2008,” bills intended to improve the availability of financing for deployment of clean energy and energy efficiency technologies and to enhance United States’ competitiveness in this market.
Witnesses: TBA
Location: 366 Dirksen Senate Office Building. 10 a.m. (July 15, 2008)
Contact: 202-224-4971 [http://energy.senate.gov]
International Copyright Enforcement Senate Finance Committee
Full committee hearing on “International Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights and American Competitiveness.”
Witnesses: Andrew Lack, chairman of SONY BMG Music Entertainment, New York, N.Y.; Jeffrey Kindler, chairman and CEO of Pfizer Inc., New York, N.Y.; John Barton, professor of law, emeritus at Stanford Law School, Stanford, Calif.; and Walter Cahill, international vice president of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Moving Picture Technicians, Artists and Allied Crafts
Location: 215 Dirksen Senate Office Building. 10 a.m. (July 15, 2008)
Contact: 202-224-4515 [http://finance.senate.gov]
American with Disabilities Act Coverage Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee
Full committee hearing on “Determining the Proper Scope of Coverage for the Americans with Disabilities Act.”
Witnesses: TBA
Location: 430 Dirksen Senate Office Building. 10 a.m. (July 15, 2008)
Contact: 202-224-5375 [http://help.senate.gov]
Coldebella Nomination Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
Full committee hearing on the nomination of Gus Coldebella to be general counsel at the Homeland Security Department.
Witnesses: The nominee testifies
Location: 342 Dirksen Senate Office Building. 10 a.m. (July 15, 2008)
Contact: 202-224-2627 [http://www.hsgac.senate.gov]
July 16, 2008
Retirement Savings Senate (Special Committee on) Aging
Full committee hearing on smart ways Americans can save for their retirement.
Witnesses: TBA
Location: 562 Dirksen Senate Office Building. 10:30 a.m. (July 16, 2008)
Contact: 202-224-5364 [http://aging.senate.gov]
Global Nuclear Detection Architecture Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
Full committee hearing on “The Global Nuclear Detection Architecture: Are We Building Domestic Defenses That Will Make the Nation Safer?”
Witnesses: TBA
Location: 342 Dirksen Senate Office Building. 10 a.m. (July 16, 2008)
Contact: 202-224-2627 [http://www.hsgac.senate.gov]
State Department’s Human Capital Crisis Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
Oversight of Government Management, the Federal Workforce, and the District of Columbia Subcommittee hearing on “A Domestic Crisis with Global Implications: Reviewing the Human Capital Crisis at the State Department.”
Witnesses: TBA
Location: 342 Dirksen Senate Office Building. 2 p.m. (July 16, 2008)
Contact: 202-224-2627 [http://www.hsgac.senate.gov]
Capitol Police Management Senate Rules and Administration Committee
Full committee hearing on “Administrative and Management Operations of the United States Capitol Police.”
Witnesses: TBA
Location: 301 Russell Senate Office Building. 10 a.m. (July 16, 2008)
Contact: 202-224-6352 [http://rules.senate.gov] [Note: Rescheduled from July 9.]
Mukasey/Valerie Plame Investigation Contempt Vote House Oversight and Government Reform Committee
Full committee markup of a resolution to hold Attorney General Michael Mukasey in contempt for failing to produce a copy of the report of the FBI interview of Vice President Cheney in the investigation of the leak of the identity of Valerie Plame Wilson, a covert CIA agent.
Location: TBA. (July 16, 2008)
Contact: 202-225-5051 [http://www.oversight.house.gov] [Note: The hearing will occur if Attorney General Mukasey fails to produce the report before July 16.]
Tentative
Veterans Amputees and Small Prosthetic Practices House Small Business Committee
Contracting and Technology Subcommittee hearing on “Ensuring Continuity of Care for Veteran Amputees: The Role of Small Prosthetic Practices.”
Witnesses: TBA
Location: 1539 Longworth House Office Building. 10 a.m. (July 16, 2008)
Contact: 202-226-3636 [http://www.house.gov/smbiz]
New
Coast Guard Ice Breaking House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee hearing on “Coast Guard Ice Breaking.”
Witnesses: TBA
Location: 2167 Rayburn House Office Building. 2 p.m. (July 16, 2008)
Contact: 202-225-4472 [http://transportation.house.gov]
Federal Highway Traffic Safety Programs House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
Highways and Transit Subcommittee hearing on “Improving Highway Safety: Assessing the Effectiveness of the NHTSA’s (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) Highway Traffic Safety Programs.”
Witnesses: TBA
Location: 2167 Rayburn House Office Building. 10 a.m. (July 16, 2008)
Contact: 202-225-4472 [http://transportation.house.gov]
OTHER EVENTS:
July 16, 2008
DHS Improvised Explosive Device Study Homeland Security Department (DHS); Directorate of Science and Technology (F.R. Page 39022)
Meeting of the Science and Technology Advisory Committee to discuss last year’s Improvised Explosive Device study, and current committee efforts, and to solicit input from attendees on future efforts.
Location: 1120 Vermont Ave., NW, Washington, D.C.. 9 a.m. (July 15, 2008)
Contact: Deborah Russell, 202-254-5739DOC Sea Grants Commerce Department (DOC); National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) (F.R. Page 34713)
Meeting by teleconference of the National Sea Grant Review Panel to discuss and provide advice to the National Sea Grant College Program in fisheries extension enhancement, the November Panel Meeting in Baton Rouge and Sea Grant re-authorization. [Note: See contact for dial-in information.]
Location: None given. 1 p.m. (July 15, 2008)
Contact: Gina Barrera, 301-734-1077
Disability Discrimination Justice Department (DOJ); Civil Rights Division (F.R. Page 37055)
Public hearing on proposed rulemaking to amend the Department’s regulations issued under Titles II and III of the ADA. Title II of the ADA prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in the activities of State and local governments, whereas Title III prohibits discrimination in public accommodations and commercial facilities.
Location: Marriott Hotel at Metro Center, 775 12th St., NW, Washington, D.C.. 9 a.m. (July 15, 2008)
Contact: Linda Garrett, 800-514-0301
FAA Air Traffic Procedures Review Transportation Department (DOT); Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) (F.R. Page 32624)
Meeting of the Air Traffic Procedures Advisory Committee to review present air traffic control procedures and practices for standardization, revision, clarification, and upgrading of terminology and procedures, July 15-16.
Location: CGH Technologies Inc Office, Training Conference Room, Eighth Floor, 600 Maryland Ave., SW, Washington, D.C.. 9 a.m. (July 15, 2008)
Contact: Richard Jehlen, 202-493-4527
FDA Orthopaedic/Rehabilitation Device Premarket Approval Health and Human Services Department (HHS); Food and Drug Administration (FDA) (F.R. Page 32587)
Meeting of the Medical Devices Advisory Committee’s Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Devices Panel to discuss, make recommendations, and vote on a premarket approval application for Oxiplex/SP Gel, sponsored by FzioMed, Inc. This device is intended to be used as a surgical adjuvant during posterior lumbar laminectomy, laminotomy, or discectomy to improve patient outcomes by reducing postoperative leg pain, back pain, and neurological symptoms.
Location: Hilton Washington DC North/Gaithersburg, Salons A, B, and C, 620 Perry Parkway, Gaithersburg, Md.. 8 a.m. (July 15, 2008)
Contact: Ronald Jean, 240-276-3676
Green Building and Textile Claims Federal Trade Commission (FTC) (F.R. Page 32662)
Public workshop on to examine developments in green building and textile claims and consumer perception of such claims. [Note: The workshop available via webcast at http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/workshops/buildingandtextiles/index.shtml]
Location: FTC’s Satellite Building Conference Center, 601 New Jersey Ave., NW, Washington, D.C.. 9 a.m. (July 15, 2008)
Contact: Robin Rosen Spector, 202-326-3740 or Janice Podoll Frankle, 202-326-2022
Small Business Development Small Business Administration (SBA) (F.R. Page 36162)
Meeting by teleconference of the National Small Business Development Center Advisory Board. Agenda includes: Follow-up to June 10th meeting in North Carolina; Recommendations for Board Orientation and Training; SBA Update from AA/OSBDCs; Annual Assn. of Small Business Development Center (ASBDC) Conference on September 2-5 in Chicago, IL. [Note: See contact for dial-in information.]
Location: None given. 1 p.m. (July 15, 2008)
Contact: 202-619-1612, alanna.falcone@sba.gov
July 16, 2008
Aviation Cabin Systems and Equipment Transportation Department (DOT); Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) (F.R. Page 31909)
Meeting of the RTCA Special Committee 210, Cabin Systems and Equipment, July 15-17.
Location: RTCA, Inc., 1828 L St., NW, Suite 805 Washington, D.C.. 9 a.m. (July 16, 2008)
Contact: 202-833-9339; [Link]
EPA Acrylamide Toxicological Review EPA (EPA) (F.R. Page 36075)
Meeting by teleconference of the Science Advisory Board Acrylamide Review Panel to finalize its draft report on its review of EPA’s draft “Toxicological Review of Acrylamide.” [Note: See contact for dial-in information.]
Location: None given. 1 p.m. (July 16, 2008)
Contact: Sue Shallal, 202-343-9977, shallal.suhair@epa.gov
New
EPA Carbon Tetrachloride Toxicological Review EPA (EPA) (F.R. Page 35686)
Meeting (listening session) during the public comment period for the external review draft document entitled, “Toxicological Review of Carbon Tetrachloride: In Support of Summary Information on the Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS).” [Note: To attend the listening session, register by July 9, at ross.christine@epa.gov (subject line: Carbon tetrachloride listening session), by phone: 703-347-8592, or by faxing a registration request to 703-347-8689 (reference the "Carbon Tetrachloride Listening Session" and include your name, title, affiliation, full address and contact information). To participate via teleconference call: 866-299-3188, access code is 7033478503, followed by the pound sign (#). The line will be activated at 8:45 a.m., and you will be asked to identify yourself and your affiliation at the beginning of the call.]
Location: EPA offices, Two Potomac Yard (North Building), 7th Floor, Room 7100, 2733 South Crystal Drive, Arlington, Va.. 9 a.m. (July 16, 2008)
Contact: Christine Ross, 703-347-8592, ross.christine@epa.gov
New
EPA Toxicological Review of Beryllium EPA (EPA) (F.R. Page 26986)
Peer-review workshop to review the external review draft document entitled, “Toxicological Review of Beryllium: In Support of Summary Information on the Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS)” [Note: To attend the workshop, register by July 11, 2008, via the Internet at http://epa.versar.com/beryllium, by calling 703-750-3000 extension 582, or sending an e-mail to Gina Casciano at gcasciano@versar.com.]
Location: Courtyard By Marriott/Crystal City, 2899 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, Va.. 9 a.m. (July 16, 2008)
Contact: Gina Casciano, 703-750-3000 ext.582, gcasciano@versar.com
FAA Air Traffic Procedures Review Transportation Department (DOT); Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) (F.R. Page 32624)
Meeting of the Air Traffic Procedures Advisory Committee to review present air traffic control procedures and practices for standardization, revision, clarification, and upgrading of terminology and procedures, July 15-16.
Location: CGH Technologies Inc Office, Training Conference Room, Eighth Floor, 600 Maryland Ave., SW, Washington, D.C.. 9 a.m. (July 16, 2008)
Contact: Richard Jehlen, 202-493-4527
FDA Pneumonia Drug Review Health and Human Services Department (HHS); Food and Drug Administration (FDA) (F.R. Page 26119)
Meeting of the Anti-Infective Drugs Advisory Committee to discuss new drug application (NDA) 022-171, doripenem powder for reconstitution and intravenous administration, Johnson and Johnson Pharmaceutical Research and Development, LLC, proposed for the treatment of nosocomial pneumonia, including ventilator-associated pneumonia.
Location: FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research Advisory, 5630 Fishers Lane, Committee Conference Room 1066 Rockville, Md.. 8 a.m. (July 16, 2008)
Contact: Sohail Mosaddegh, 301-827-7001, sohail.mosaddegh@fda.hhs.gov
Federal Employee Benefits Security Programs Labor Department (DOL); Employee Benefits Security Administration (F.R. Page 36902)
Meeting of the Advisory Council on Employee Welfare and Pension Benefit Plans for members to be updated on activities of the Employee Benefits Security Administration and for chairs of this year’s Working Groups to provide progress reports on their individual study topics.
Location: Labor Department, 200 Constitution Ave., NW, Washington, D.C.. 8:30 a.m. (July 16, 2008)
Contact: 202-693-8668
Railroad Hazardous Material Transport Transportation Department (DOT); Surface Transportation Board (F.R. Page 32786)
Public hearing to examine issues related to the common carrier obligation of railroads with respect to the transportation of hazardous materials.
Location: 395 E St., SW, 1st floor hearing room, Washington, D.C.. 9 a.m. (July 16, 2008)
Contact: Joseph Dettmar, 202-245-0395
Retirement Income Level Guarantees Labor Department (DOL); Employee Benefits Security Administration (F.R. Page 36901)
Meeting of the Advisory Council on Employee Welfare and Pension Benefit Plans, Working Group on Spend Down of Defined Contribution Assets at Retirement to study the issues and barriers facing plan fiduciaries, plan sponsors, and plan participants as they attempt to evaluate approaches that guarantee periodic income levels at retirement.
Location: Labor Department, 200 Constitution Ave., NW, Washington, D.C.. 9 a.m. (July 16, 2008)
Contact: Teressa Kaas, 301-447-1117, teressa.kaas@dhs.gov
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