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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.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to approve a data collection project aimed at investigating suicide trends. This project, named "Rapid Response Suicide Investigation Data Collection," will help develop prevention strategies for specific regions or groups where there is an increase in suicides or suicidal behavior. The CDC invites public and agency comments on this proposal, focusing on the necessity, clarity, and methods of data collection, as well as ways to reduce the burden on respondents. Comments must be submitted within 30 days of the notice's publication.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) invites comments on a proposed data collection project called "2024 Marburg Traveler Symptom Monitoring and Feedback." This project involves monitoring the symptoms of travelers coming from an outbreak area in Rwanda to prevent the spread of Marburg virus. The monitoring will last for 21 days, using text messages and web surveys in both English and Kinyarwanda, and aims to help CDC assess risks and take necessary public health measures. The CDC will collect information during public health entry screenings and share it with local health departments to improve the management of diseases and the effectiveness of health-related messages.

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) announced a closed meeting for the Disease, Disability, and Injury Prevention and Control Special Emphasis Panel. The meeting, held virtually on February 26-27, 2025, will focus on reviewing and evaluating grant applications for Occupational Safety and Health Education and Research Centers. This meeting is not open to the public because it could reveal confidential trade secrets and personal information. For additional information, Dan Hartley, the Scientific Review Officer, can be contacted.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry have delegated authority to the Director of Strategic Business Initiatives at the CDC to sign Federal Register notices related to committee management activities and meeting announcements. For more information, contact Dr. Rashaun Roberts at the CDC.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has submitted an information collection request for the National Notifiable Diseases Surveillance System (NNDSS) to be reviewed and approved by the Office of Management and Budget. This request, part of the Paperwork Reduction Act, focuses on collecting health-related data on reportable diseases from various jurisdictions, including 60 U.S. territories and freely associated states. The proposal includes new data collection for diseases like COVID-19 and Anthrax, and aims to enhance data quality and reduce data collection burdens through electronic means. The CDC encourages public comments on the information collection, emphasizing areas such as the necessity, accuracy, and burden of the proposed data gathering.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has submitted a request to revise the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) for approval by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), as part of their compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The BRFSS, which surveys health risk behaviors and conditions across all U.S. states and territories, plans to add an online survey option in addition to traditional phone interviews for 2025-2027. This system helps gather essential health data, and for most states, it's the primary source of such information. Public comments on this proposed data collection are welcome within 30 days of this notice's publication.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has announced a closed meeting of the Disease, Disability, and Injury Prevention and Control Special Emphasis Panel on March 12, 2025. This meeting will be held via teleconference and will focus on reviewing grant applications related to the Comprehensive Analysis, Surveillance, and Statistics Initiative for Diabetes in the Young (CASSIDY). The closure of the meeting is to protect confidential information and ensure privacy. For more details, Natalie Brown from the CDC can be contacted.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is seeking public comments on an information collection titled "Improving Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Prevention and Practice through National Partnerships." They plan to gather data from healthcare workers and organizations involved in the prevention and treatment of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs). The goal is to evaluate training programs and their impact on healthcare practices. The public is invited to submit comments on whether the information collection is necessary and how it could be improved.