Notice of Public Meeting and Availability for Public Comment

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The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announces a public meeting and request for public input regarding a proposed survey of U.S. truck driver safety and health. The goal of the survey is to collect information on truck driver health, sleep disorders, fatigue, working conditions, and non-fatal injuries. Further information on the proposed survey may be found at: http://www.cdc.gov/ niosh/review/public/110. Public Comment Period: From date of publication of this notice until January 2, 2008. Public Meeting Date and Time: Thursday, November 1, 2007, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., CST. Place: Westin O'Hare Hotel, 6100 North River Road, Rosemont, Illinois 60018, telephone (888) 627-8517. Purpose of the Meeting: To obtain public comment on the content and conduct of a nationally representative survey of truck drivers' safety and health. Special emphasis will be placed on discussion of the following: (1) Content of the survey. (2) Appropriate methods of conducting such a survey. Status: The forum will include scientists and representatives from various government agencies, industry, labor, and other stakeholders, a