Schedules of controlled substances: placement of pregabalin into schedule V. Final rule

This final rule is issued by the Deputy Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to place the substance pregabalin [(S)-3-(aminomethyl)-5-methylhexanoic acid], including its salts, and all products containing pregabalin into Schedule V of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). As a result of this rule, the regulatory controls and criminal sanctions of Schedule V will be applicable to the manufacture, distribution, dispensing, importation and exportation of pregabalin and products containing pregabalin.     

Continuation of benefit payments to certain individuals who are participating in a program of vocational rehabilitation services, employment services, or other support services. Final rule

We are publishing final rules that amend the rules for the continuation of disability benefit payments under titles II and XVI of the Social Security Act (the Act) to certain individuals who recover medically while participating in an appropriate vocational rehabilitation (VR) program with a State vocational rehabilitation agency. We are amending these rules to conform with statutory amendments that extend eligibility for these continued benefit payments to certain individuals who recover medically while participating in an appropriate program of services. These include individuals participating in the Ticket to Work and Self-Sufficiency Program or another program of vocational rehabilitation services, employment services, or other support services approved by the Commissioner of Social Security. We are also extending eligibility for these continued benefit payments to students age 18 through 21 who recover medically, or whose disability is determined to have ended as a result of an age-18 redetermination, while participating in an individualized education program developed under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act with an appropriate provider of services. Providers of services we may approve include a public or private organization with expertise in the delivery or coordination of vocational rehabilitation services, employment services, or other support services; or a public, private or parochial school that provides or coordinates a program of vocational rehabilitation services, employment services, or other support services carried out under an individualized program or plan.     

Human cells, tissues, and cellular and tissue-based products; donor screening and testing, and related labeling. Interim final rule; opportunity for public comment

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is issuing an interim final rule to amend certain regulations regarding the screening and testing of donors of human cells, tissues, and cellular and tissue-based products (HCT/Ps), and related labeling. FDA is taking this action in response to comments from affected interested persons regarding the impracticability of complying with certain regulations as they affect particular HCT/Ps.     

Medicare program; establishment of the Medicare Coverage Advisory Committee and request for nominations for members. Notice

This notice announces the establishment of the Medicare Coverage Advisory Committee that will advise the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Administrator of the Health Care Financing Administration, as requested by the Secretary, whether medical items and services are reasonable and necessary under title XVIII of the Social Security Act. This notice requests nominations for members for the Committee. This notice also announces the signing by the Secretary on November 24, 1998 of the charter establishing the Committee. This charter ends at close of business on November 23, 2000 unless renewed by the Secretary.     

北京市市民法律素质状况调查评析

北京市司法局委托北京零点市场调查与分析公司开展了第三次市民法律素质状况调查。此次采取“入户访问 社区拦截 电话预约面访”的形式,对在北京市连续居住一年以上、年龄10岁(含10岁)以上的1911个市民围绕法律认知、法律遵守、法律运用、法制宣传需求、法治环境满意度等近30个     

中国省级土地利用年度计划管理制度创新研究——以A市为例

土地利用年度计划管理已经成为土地参与宏观调控的重要措施。现阶段土地利用年度计划是统分结合的指令性无偿分配管理模式,该模式存在土地利用计划指标供不应求和土地指标被低效使用甚至闲置的根本性矛盾。针对矛盾形成的原因,本文提出了完善的对策建议,即实现土地利用年度计划从部门计划向政府计划的彻底转变。     

多元协作性治理:以草原为例的博弈模型构建和实证研究

多元协作性治理是解决集体行动困境问题的重要方法,但目前主流学术界还缺乏对这一问题的较深入的理论和实证研究。本文以草原治理为例,构建了一个可清晰描述多元协作性治理的简单博弈模型,讨论了多元主体的选择、多元共时模型、差序模型和混合模型的不同以及多元主体策略选择多样化等问题;同时以中国内蒙古自治区的草原治理为例,探讨了多元协作性治理在中国的实际应用及其所面临的问题。本文的探索为进一步推动多元协作性治理理论的发展和实证研究奠定了基础。