Healthcare

NIDILRR Final Rule Amendments

The Administration for Community Living (ACL) has issued a final rule amending regulations for the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR). These minor amendments update peer review criteria to better evaluate outreach to underserved communities and emphasize engineering knowledge in RERC programs.

SAMHSA Agency Information Collection Activities: Program Evaluation for Prevention Contract

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is requesting OMB review and public comment on a revision to its Program Evaluation for Prevention Contract (PEPC) data collection activities. This revision seeks to extend data collection through FY 2028 for the Strategic Prevention Framework for Prescription Drugs (SPF Rx) program.

HHS Certified Laboratories for Drug Testing

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has published an updated list of certified laboratories and instrumented initial testing facilities that meet minimum standards for urine and oral fluid drug testing for federal agencies. This notice provides the current list of approved facilities.

National Advisory Committee on Children and Disasters Public Meeting Announced

The Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response announced a public meeting for the National Advisory Committee on Children and Disasters. The virtual meeting is scheduled for December 4, 2024.

Advisory Committee on Disabilities and Disasters Meeting Announced

The Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response announced a public meeting for the National Advisory Committee on Individuals With Disabilities and Disasters. The meeting is scheduled for December 10, 2024, to discuss relevant issues.

Single Source Cooperative Agreement for Pathogen Training Center

The Department of Health and Human Services, through the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response, has issued a notice regarding a single-source cooperative agreement for the National Emerging Special Pathogens Training and Education Center. The agreement has a five-year period of performance starting September 30, 2025, with an initial FY 2025 award of $7,730,000.

RFI on Hospital Preparedness Program Funding Formula

The Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response issued a correction to a previously published Request for Information (RFI) concerning the Hospital Preparedness Program funding formula. This notice clarifies details related to the RFI, which seeks public input on the program's funding allocation methods.

Request for Information on Hospital Preparedness Program Funding Formula

The Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR) has issued a Request for Information regarding the Hospital Preparedness Program (HPP) funding formula. This notice seeks public input to inform potential future adjustments to how HPP funds are allocated to support healthcare system preparedness.

Reagan-Udall Foundation: Steering Committee Nominations

The Reagan-Udall Foundation for the Food and Drug Administration is requesting nominations for its PredicTox Steering Committee. Interested parties must submit nominations by August 28, 2015.

Reagan-Udall Foundation Annual Public Meeting Notice

The Reagan-Udall Foundation for the Food and Drug Administration has announced its annual public meeting. The notice provides details on the meeting date, time, and registration deadlines for attendees and those wishing to make oral presentations.