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The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), via the National Institutes of Health (NIH), has amended a regulation regarding clinical trials. This change updates the web address in the regulation concerning where to find information about submitting trial data to ClinicalTrials.gov. The new rule removes the old URL https://prsinfo.clinicaltrials.gov and replaces it with https://clinicaltrials.gov or a future site, modernizing and centralizing information access. This amendment is technical and does not add new requirements for affected parties.

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has issued a proposed rule to establish new safeguards for research involving human fetal tissue from elective abortions. The rule includes requirements for informed consent from pregnant women, prohibits financial incentives related to tissue donation or abortion, and mandates how human fetal tissue should be sourced and disposed of. HHS aims to ensure the ethical conduct of such research by aligning its regulations with established ethical guidelines and federal laws, enhancing oversight, and stressing the importance of truly voluntary informed consent. The proposal invites public comments to help refine these regulations.

The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) under the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced a reorganization to create the Unaccompanied Children Office of the Ombuds (UCOO). This new office will be led by a Director, or "Ombuds," and will oversee issues related to the care and custody of unaccompanied children. The UCOO will investigate reports and work with the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) to resolve concerns. Additionally, it will provide recommendations to improve policies and ensure the protection of unaccompanied children.

The Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR), part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is seeking public comments on changes to forms used to provide services to unaccompanied alien children (UAC). These forms are part of a collection approved under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and include new additions and revisions to existing ones, which will now be integrated into ORR's new case management system, known as UAC Path. The objective is to ensure the safety and well-being of these children in compliance with statute and ORR policy. Public comments on these changes are requested within 60 days of notice publication.

The COVID-19 Health Equity Task Force will hold a virtual meeting on February 26, 2021, as part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' efforts to address health inequities caused or worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic. This meeting aims to introduce Task Force members and outline their goals, following Executive Order 13995, which focuses on ensuring an equitable pandemic response and recovery. Members of the public can register to attend and participate in the comment session, with further details available on the HHS Office of Minority Health website. The Task Force will eventually submit a report with recommendations for tackling ongoing and future health inequities related to the pandemic.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), under the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), has issued a notice inviting public comment on a proposed data collection related to the "Temporary Halt in Residential Evictions to Prevent the Further Spread of COVID-19." Originally ordered in September 2020, this eviction moratorium aims to prevent evictions for those unable to pay rent due to the pandemic. The CDC seeks feedback on the necessity and impact of this collection, emphasizing the need for comments by March 8, 2021. Individuals must submit their comments via the Federal eRulemaking portal or by mail, ensuring they include the agency name and docket number.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) extended a temporary halt on residential evictions to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. This extension lasts from January 31, 2021, through March 31, 2021, and aims to protect renters from eviction if they meet certain criteria, like having a drop in income or making partial rental payments. The order seeks to prevent evicted individuals from moving into crowded settings, which can heighten the risk of spreading the virus. It also highlights available federal resources, such as rental assistance programs, to support those financially impacted by the pandemic.

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has issued a final rule regarding the "NIH Police Records" system, which contains law enforcement records maintained by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Police Division. This rule establishes exemptions from certain requirements of the Privacy Act, allowing the NIH to withhold access to specific investigatory records to protect law enforcement procedures and sources. The exemptions apply to both criminal and non-criminal investigatory materials to prevent interference with ongoing investigations and safeguard the integrity of investigatory techniques. The rule is set to become effective on February 18, 2025, and it has been determined that it will not have significant economic impacts on small entities or impose significant expenses on state or local governments.

The Federal Register notice from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is asking for nominations for the Medicare Evidence Development & Coverage Advisory Committee (MEDCAC). This committee provides advice on Medicare coverage policies by evaluating scientific evidence for medical treatments and technologies. Nominations must be submitted by February 17, 2025, and should include details like the nominee’s qualifications and lack of conflicts of interest. The committee wants to ensure diverse representation, so they are especially encouraging nominations from different backgrounds, including those from racial and ethnic groups, individuals with disabilities, and across the gender spectrum.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), part of the Department of Health and Human Services, is looking for people to join the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Advisory Committee (CLIAC). This committee, which can have up to 20 members, includes experts from various fields such as microbiology and genetics, as well as consumers. Nominations for new members are open until July 1, 2025. Members are expected to bring diverse viewpoints and will serve terms of up to four years.