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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced a closed meeting for the Disease, Disability, and Injury Prevention and Control Special Emphasis Panel. This meeting, scheduled for February 25-26, 2025, and to be held via web conference, will focus on reviewing grant applications related to identifying and evaluating potential risk factors for ALS. The meeting is closed to the public to protect confidential information and personal privacy. For more details, individuals can contact Scientific Review Officer Carlisha Gentles.

The notice announces a closed meeting managed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. Kalwant Smagh, as the Director of the Strategic Business Initiatives Unit, has the authority to sign Federal Register notices related to these meetings. Any inquiries can be directed to Jaya Raman, Ph.D., a Scientific Review Officer at the CDC, whose contact information is provided in the document.

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 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has submitted a request under the Paperwork Reduction Act for approval to gather information on assisted reproductive technology (ART) programs. This process includes reporting on ART pregnancy success rates and embryo laboratories to comply with the Fertility Clinic Success Rate and Certification Act. The CDC aims to modify and extend their data collection process to better reflect current clinical practice due to increased ART use. The Office of Management and Budget invites public feedback on the necessity and impact of this data collection for 30 days following the notice.

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) announced a closed meeting to discuss and evaluate contract proposals as part of a collaborative effort with the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This meeting is set to take place virtually on February 2, 2021, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The discussions will include confidential trade secrets or commercial information and personal details, so it will be closed to the public. Dr. Lynn Rust is the contact person for more information about this meeting.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced a closed meeting of the Disease, Disability, and Injury Prevention and Control Special Emphasis Panel. The meeting is scheduled for March 4, 2025, and will be held via video conference. The purpose of this meeting is to review and evaluate grant applications related to Occupational Safety and Health Training Project Grants. Due to the potential disclosure of confidential or personal information, the meeting will not be open to the public.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, announced a change for a meeting of the Disease, Disability, and Injury Prevention and Control Special Emphasis Panel (SEP). Originally planned as a two-day event, the meeting on evaluating approaches to prevent adverse childhood experiences will now occur on February 25, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Standard Time as a one-day, closed-to-the-public web conference. Kalwant Smagh, the Director of the Office of Strategic Business Initiatives at the CDC, has been authorized to sign this meeting announcement.

The World Trade Center (WTC) Health Program has denied four petitions to add amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) to its list of related health conditions. After reviewing the scientific literature, the Program's Administrator found insufficient evidence to support a causal link between 9/11 exposures and ALS. As a result, the decision was made not to propose adding ALS to the list. This determination was published as a notice on January 22, 2025.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), part of the Department of Health and Human Services, is looking for nominations for the Safety and Occupational Health Study Section (SOHSS). This group is made up of 20 experts in areas like occupational safety, nursing, and psychology. People interested in joining must send their nominations—either by mail or email—by January 31, 2025. Nominees must be U.S. citizens, not full-time government employees, and submit a resume and recommendation letter from someone outside HHS. Selected members will serve terms of up to four years.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is seeking public comments on a proposed information collection project called the National Program of Cancer Registries Cancer Surveillance System. This initiative aims to gather data on cancer incidence, trends, and outcomes to improve cancer control and prevention efforts in the United States. The project supports state-based cancer registries in 46 states, three territories, and the District of Columbia, providing crucial data that represents 98% of the U.S. population. Public comments will help assess the necessity, accuracy, and impact of the data collection methods.