Notices. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

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BILLING CODE 4163-18-P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

(CDC)National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities *Name:* National Workshop on Mild and Unilateral Hearing Loss. *Times and Dates:* 1 p.m.-5 p.m., July 26, 2005. 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., July 27, 2005. *Place:* Beaver Run Resort and Conference Center, 620 Village Road, P.O. Box 2115, Breckenridge, CO 80424, Telephone:

(970)453-6000. *Status:* Open to the public, limited only by the space available. *Purpose:* The meeting will review and evaluate the scientific research and other data related to mild and unilateral HL to establish recommendations related to identification and appropriate intervention(s) for infants/children. In addition, the meeting will identify potential areas for future research related to mild and unilateral HL. *Matters to be Discussed:* The agenda will include a review of the published and unpublished literature assessing the identification and outcomes of infants/children with mild and unilateral HL; a review of screening procedures; diagnostic protocols; follow-up practice; the role of amplification; models of early intervention; and the need for future research. Agenda items are subject to change as priorities dictate. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Marcus Gaffney, M.P.H., National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, CDC, 1600 Clifton Road, NE., M/S E-88, Atlanta, Georgia 30333. Telephone:

(404)498-3031. The Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, has been delegated the authority to sign **Federal Register** notices pertaining to announcements of meetings and other committee management activities for both CDC and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. Dated: May 20, 2005. Alvin Hall, Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [FR Doc. 05-10541 Filed 5-25-05; 8:45 am]