CDC Seeks Mining Safety Gurus: Nominate by April!

2026-13561 — Proposed Data Collection Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations

The CDC wants your thoughts on a new project to help young men who have sex with men stick to their HIV prevention medicine, called PrEP. This plan includes special training for healthcare providers and support tools to make taking PrEP easier and more effective. Comments are open until September 4, 2026, and this effort aims to improve health without adding extra paperwork or costs.

2026-13560 — Proposed Data Collection Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations

The CDC wants your thoughts on a new project called Expanding PrEP in Communities of Color (EPICC), which aims to help doctors and patients make better decisions about HIV prevention. This effort focuses on training providers and tracking results over time, with comments open until September 4, 2026. If you’re involved in healthcare or community support, this could affect you, but there’s no direct cost to the public.

2026-13176 — World Trade Center Health Program; Petitions 024, 042, 046, 047, 051, 056, 058, and 067-Ischemic Heart Disease; Finding of Insufficient Evidence

The World Trade Center Health Program reviewed eight petitions asking to add ischemic heart disease to the list of covered health conditions but found there isn’t enough proof to do so right now. This means people affected by 9/11 won’t see changes to their benefits for this heart condition at this time. The decision was made official on June 30, 2026, with no new costs or coverage changes coming soon.

2026-12790 — Order Under Sections 362 and 365 of the Public Health Service Act Continuing the Suspension of the Right To Introduce Certain Persons From Countries Where a Quarantinable Communicable Disease Exists

The CDC is keeping a temporary ban on letting certain people enter the U.S. from countries where serious contagious diseases are spreading. This pause started June 21, 2026, and will last until July 21, 2026, unless changed sooner. It affects travelers from those countries and helps protect public health without any new fees or costs.

2026-12281 — Proposed Data Collection Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations

The CDC wants your thoughts on a plan to keep checking workplace health hazards like chemicals and noise. This affects workers, employers, and safety pros who rely on these checks to stay safe. Comments are open until August 17, 2026, and the goal is to keep the process smooth without adding extra paperwork or costs.

2026-12275 — Proposed Data Collection Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations

The CDC wants your thoughts on a plan to collect data that helps stop bad childhood experiences before they happen. This affects groups working to protect kids by improving how they track and prevent these issues. Comments are open until August 17, 2026, and this effort aims to make prevention smarter without adding extra hassle or costs.

Previous: 2026-05722 — Beautifying Transportation Infrastructure Council; Public Meeting

The Beautifying Transportation Infrastructure Council is holding a free virtual meeting on March 31, 2026, to share ideas on making roads, bridges, and transit spots look better while keeping them safe and efficient. This affects anyone who uses or cares about transportation spaces, with no direct costs but big potential for future improvements. Join in to see how your daily travel spots might get a fresh, fun makeover!

Next: 2026-05725 — Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission

The FCC is checking in on its paperwork rules to make sure they’re not too tricky or time-consuming for businesses, individuals, and governments. They want your thoughts on how to keep things clear, useful, and easy—especially for small businesses. You’ve got until May 26, 2026, to share your ideas before they decide to keep or tweak these info collection rules.