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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval of a survey called the Oral Health Basic Screening Survey for Children. This survey aims to collect data on dental health among children to better understand issues like tooth decay and the use of dental sealants. The CDC is inviting public comments on the necessity and impact of this data collection. This survey is a critical tool for states to monitor children's oral health and informs the creation and evaluation of health programs and policies.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is inviting public comments on the ongoing research data collection process by the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS). This involves feedback on the Research Data Center's (RDC) proposal for granting access to confidential data, necessary for researchers to conduct their projects. The notice is part of an effort under the Paperwork Reduction Act to reduce public burdens and enhance data utility. Comments must be submitted by February 3, 2025, and should follow submission guidelines through the federal eRulemaking portal or by mail.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced a closed meeting notice in the Federal Register. The authority to sign such notices, which pertain to meetings and committee management activities for both the CDC and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, has been delegated to the Director of the Strategic Business Initiatives Unit. For further details, individuals can contact Mikel Walters, Ph.D., the Scientific Review Officer at the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, by phone or email.

The document is a notice of a closed meeting by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It references Gregory Anderson as the contact person for further information, listing his contact details. The notice indicates that Kalwant Smagh, the Director of the Strategic Business Initiatives Unit at the CDC, is authorized to sign Federal Register notices related to meetings and committee activities for the CDC and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. The document also provides details for referencing, including a filing date and a billing code.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), part of the Department of Health and Human Services, is seeking public comments on a project related to the Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant (PHHS BG). This project focuses on collecting information to assess the impact and outcomes of the funding provided through the grant program. The data collected will help CDC understand how these funds improve public health efforts and support future funding requests. Comments on this data collection are open until February 4, 2025, and the collection process will use a web-based tool for voluntary responses from health departments.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has submitted a request for approval to continue collecting information for the World Trade Center (WTC) Health Program, which helps 9/11 responders and survivors. A revision to this request includes changes due to a new law expanding enrollment eligibility for additional responders and a new online portal for a Youth Research Cohort. The proposed changes will increase the information collection burden by 1,450 hours annually. The public can comment on these updates within 30 days.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced a closed meeting for the Disease, Disability, and Injury Prevention and Control Special Emphasis Panel (SEP). This meeting is scheduled for February 6, 2025, via teleconference. It will focus on reviewing and evaluating grant applications but will be closed to the public to protect trade secrets and personal privacy. For more information, contact Michael Goldcamp, Ph.D., the Scientific Review Officer.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has announced a temporary exception to its previous order, allowing unaccompanied noncitizen children to remain in the United States rather than being expelled. This exception, effective around January 30, 2021, will stay in place until the CDC completes a new public health assessment regarding their initial order which restricts entry of certain persons from countries with communicable diseases like COVID-19. The CDC's decision aligns with an Executive Order by the President aimed at addressing migration and ensuring safe processing of asylum seekers. All other rules applying to adults remain unchanged pending further notice from the CDC.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will hold a closed meeting of the Safety and Occupational Health Study Section (SOHSS) on February 4-5, 2025, via teleconference. This meeting will discuss the conduct of Study Section business and evaluate grant applications related to safety and occupational health. The decision to close the meeting complies with specific U.S. federal laws regarding public access and confidentiality. Michael Goldcamp is the contact person for further details about the 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 February 25 and 26, 2025, at the Courtyard by Marriott in Decatur, Georgia. It will focus on reviewing grant applications related to the World Trade Center Health Program. The meeting will be closed to the public to protect sensitive information, including trade secrets and personal privacy. For further details, Laurel Garrison is the contact point.