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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), part of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), has renewed the charter for the CDC/Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Advisory Committee on HIV, Viral Hepatitis, and STD Prevention and Treatment (CHAC). This renewal extends the committee's charter until November 25, 2026. The committee focuses on providing guidance and recommendations related to the prevention and treatment of these diseases. Jonathan Mermin, M.D., M.P.H., is the designated federal officer for this committee.

This Executive Order, issued by President Biden, focuses on ensuring the safe reopening and ongoing operation of schools and early childhood education providers during the COVID-19 pandemic. It emphasizes the importance of providing high-quality education in a safe environment and highlights the federal government's role in achieving this goal. The order assigns responsibilities to the Secretaries of Education and Health and Human Services to provide guidance, technical support, and necessary resources for safe in-person learning and to address the educational disparities exacerbated by the pandemic. Moreover, it encourages increased connectivity for students lacking reliable internet access to support remote learning when needed.

The Office of the Secretary in the Department of Health and Human Services has announced a request for public comment on a proposed information collection related to real property use for public health purposes. This collection, approved under control number 0937-0191, is aimed at extending the current process for such purposes and was set to expire on April 30, 2021. The office seeks feedback on the estimated burden, utility, and methods for enhancing the collection's clarity and efficiency. Comments should be sent by April 12, 2021, to Sherrette Funn via email or phone.

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), under the Department of Health and Human Services, announced five upcoming subcommittee meetings that will handle the review and discussion of grant applications. These meetings will be closed to the public to protect confidential information. The meetings are scheduled virtually on specific dates in February 2025, focusing on topics like healthcare safety, outcomes research, system value, research training, and information technology. For more details, interested parties can contact Jenny Griffith at AHRQ.

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Department of Health and Human Services have announced a series of closed meetings conducted under the Federal Advisory Committee Act. These meetings, scheduled for March 11-12, 2021, are organized by various review panels under the Center for Scientific Review. They aim to review and evaluate different grant applications. Topics include clinical neurophysiology, immuno-oncology, computational modeling, infectious diseases, and more. The discussions are confidential due to potential disclosure of trade secrets and personal information.

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), a part of the Department of Health and Human Services, is seeking public comments on their Information Collection Request (ICR) for the Faculty Loan Repayment Program (FLRP). The FLRP aims to help health professionals from disadvantaged backgrounds repay their educational loans in exchange for serving as faculty at eligible health profession schools. HRSA has proposed the use of a standardized form to better evaluate and rank applicants based on their economically or environmentally disadvantaged status. The public has until February 16, 2021, to submit comments on the proposed information collection process.

The Departments of Treasury, Labor, and Health and Human Services have decided to withdraw a proposed rule related to coverage for certain preventive services, including contraceptive services under the Affordable Care Act. This proposed rule aimed to address issues concerning religious objections to contraceptive coverage. They received over 44,000 comments and decided that they need more time to consider these inputs and focus on other priorities before proceeding with any new regulations. The withdrawal does not stop the possibility of proposing similar rules in the future.

The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases will hold a closed meeting for the review and evaluation of grant applications from February 13-14, 2025. The meeting will be virtual, and it is closed to the public because it involves discussions that might reveal confidential information or personal details. The contact person for this meeting is Dr. Jian Yang. This meeting is part of the work undertaken by the National Institutes of Health under the Department of Health and Human Services.

The Department of Health and Human Services has updated and clarified the roles and responsibilities of its Office of the General Counsel (OGC). This includes providing legal services and advice to the entire department, except for specific areas under the jurisdiction of the Office of Inspector General. The OGC is organized into several divisions and regional offices, each with specific functions like legal representation, handling ethics issues, and overseeing litigation. The revised organization ensures that the department receives uniform legal guidance throughout its various branches and programs.

The Office of Minority Health (OMH) within the Department of Health and Human Services has updated its organizational structure. The division previously known as the Division of Information and Education (DIE) has been renamed to the Division of Strategic Communication and Community Engagement (DCE) to better reflect its functions and to use a more socially acceptable acronym. The functions of the division remain the same as they were outlined in a previous notice from April 11, 1995.