[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 248 (Thursday, December 26, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 78362-78363]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-30905]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention


National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Personal; 
Notice of public meeting in Endicott, New York

AGENCY: The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health 
(NIOSH) of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

ACTION: Notice of public meeting.

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SUMMARY: The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health 
(NIOSH) of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) 
announces a public meeting to present results from a study of former 
workers of the International Business Machine (IBM) facility in 
Endicott, New York. This meeting is being held to present study results 
to stakeholders and members of the public and to offer the opportunity 
for comments.
    Meeting Time and Date: January 23, 2014, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. EST, 
or after the last public commenter has spoken, whichever occurs first.

ADDRESSES: First United Methodist Church, 53 McKinley Ave, Basement, 
Endicott, NY 13760.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sharon Silver, M.S., NIOSH Division of 
Surveillance, Hazard Evaluations and Field Studies, 4676 Columbia 
Parkway MS-R15, Cincinnati, Ohio 45226. (513) 841-4313 or (513) 841-
4203.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. Background

     In 2009, NIOSH began a study to examine potential health 
outcomes among former IBM workers in Endicott, New York.
     The study occurred as a result of a request made by the 
New York State Department of Health, Congressional representatives from 
New York, and community stakeholders.
     After listening to community and former workers' concerns, 
NIOSH set goals to evaluate the following:
    [cir] overall causes of death among former workers,
    [cir] testicular cancer diagnosis among former workers, and
    [cir] birth defects among children of former workers.
     The study included 34,494 people who worked at the IMB-
Endicott facility for at least 90 days between January 1, 1969 and 
December 31, 2001.
     The assessment of the causes of death and testicular 
cancer diagnoses among former workers is complete. The assessment of 
birth defects among children of former workers is still in process.

II. Public Meeting

    NIOSH will hold a public meeting to present information on the 
results of a study that included former workers from the IBM-Endicott 
facility.
     A 60 minute presentation will be given by a NIOSH 
Official.
     Upon completion of the presentation, members of the public 
will be provided the opportunity to comment or ask questions. This 
opportunity will be on a first come, first served basis.
     The meeting will end at 8:30PM EST or after the last 
public commenter has spoken, whichever occurs first.


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     Dated: December 19, 2013.
John Howard,
Director, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, 
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
[FR Doc. 2013-30905 Filed 12-24-13; 8:45 am]
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