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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced a closed meeting of the Disease, Disability, and Injury Prevention and Control Special Emphasis Panel to review grant applications. This virtual meeting will take place on February 24-25, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST. The meeting is closed to protect sensitive information, such as trade secrets and personal data, in compliance with federal regulations. Contact Dan Hartley at the CDC for more information.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is seeking public feedback on their "Operational Readiness Review 2.0" information collection project, as part of compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act. This project assesses the public health emergency preparedness of 62 jurisdictions, including major cities, to ensure they are ready to handle health emergencies. The public has 30 days to provide comments on whether the information collected is essential, accurate, and efficient. The CDC uses this data to identify strengths and challenges in preparedness programs and improve responses to public health threats.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is seeking public comments on its updated survey for the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program. This program helps increase cancer screenings among underserved women. The revised survey includes changes to questions about partnerships and patient payments, and removes COVID-19-related questions. The CDC encourages feedback on the survey's necessity, accuracy, and how it could reduce the burden on those who participate, with the goal of improving cancer screening access and outcomes.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has announced a public meeting of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) scheduled for February 26-28, 2025. The meeting will address various vaccines, such as those for COVID-19, influenza, and RSV, with some subject to voting on recommendations. Public written comments can be submitted between February 3-17, 2025, and there will also be opportunities for oral comments during the meeting. The meeting will be live-streamed online, allowing public participation, with comment submission procedures detailed on the CDC website.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, has announced a public meeting of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) scheduled for January 27, 2021. The meeting will discuss COVID-19 vaccines and other topics, and will be live-streamed online. The public is encouraged to submit written comments by January 27 and may request to deliver oral comments during the meeting. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, less than the usual 15 days' notice is being given for this event.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to review a new information collection project titled “Comprehensive Evaluation of the Implementation and Uptake of the CDC Clinical Practice Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Pain.” This project aims to assess how the updated 2022 guideline is being adopted and its effects on pain management practices. The CDC is seeking public comments on the necessity, accuracy, and potential burden of this data collection. The agency intends to use a mixed-method approach to understand changes in opioid prescribing habits and their impact on healthcare providers and patients.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to approve a new information collection project called "Cure-HepC." This survey aims to gather data on hepatitis C practices in prisons and large jails across the U.S. and will involve 101 state departments of corrections and large jails, including Washington, D.C. The survey will cover hepatitis C screening, testing, treatment practices, and challenges in eliminating the virus in these settings. The information will help CDC improve and allocate resources effectively to combat hepatitis C in correctional facilities. Public comments on this proposed collection are encouraged.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has announced a closed meeting for the Disease, Disability, and Injury Prevention and Control Special Emphasis Panel (SEP) scheduled for April 1-2, 2025. The meeting will be held via web conference and is closed to the public to protect confidential information. It will focus on reviewing and evaluating grant applications related to formative research and pilot-testing aimed at preventing intimate partner violence and sexual violence. For more details, contact Carlisha Gentles at the CDC.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has announced a meeting of the Board of Scientific Counselors, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control. The meeting will be held virtually on Zoom on February 16, 2021, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EST. There is an opportunity for public comment from 3:45 p.m. to 4:15 p.m., and interested individuals must register in advance to attend or provide comments. Written comments can be submitted by February 23, 2021, via email to ncipcbsc@cdc.gov.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has submitted a request for approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to conduct an information collection project focused on law enforcement training. This project aims to address the health and safety risks associated with shift work and long work hours by developing a training program for officers. The pilot study will involve 60 law enforcement officers, using surveys and wearable devices to track sleep and evaluate the effectiveness of the training. The goal is to improve the quality of work schedules and personal strategies to help officers manage the demands of their job. Public comments on this project are encouraged within 30 days of this notice.