CDC hands Zambia $15M sole-source for HIV fight.

2026-19766, Proposed Data Collection Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations

The CDC wants to keep collecting info about its Colorectal Cancer Control Program to help fight cancer better. They’re asking the public and other agencies to share thoughts by November 27, 2026. This ongoing data collection involves surveys and reports from clinics, aiming to improve health outcomes without adding extra costs.

2026-19170, Agency Forms Undergoing Paperwork Reduction Act Review

The CDC is asking for your thoughts on their STI Surveillance Network forms to make sure they’re useful and not too much work. If you have ideas on how to improve or simplify these forms, now’s your chance to speak up within 30 days. This helps keep data collection smart and efficient without wasting time or money.

2026-18948, 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 rule that stops some people from entering the U.S. if they've been in countries with serious contagious diseases. This rule started on September 11, 2026, and will last until October 11, 2026, unless changed earlier. It helps protect public health by limiting disease spread, and the CDC is asking for public comments by October 1, 2026.

2026-18900, World Trade Center Health Program; Petitions 048 and 051a-Stroke; Finding of Insufficient Evidence

The World Trade Center Health Program reviewed requests to add stroke as a covered health condition but found there isn’t enough proof to do so right now. This means firefighters, law enforcement, and others exposed at the WTC won’t see stroke added to their benefits list yet. The decision was made official on September 15, 2026, with no changes to coverage or costs at this time.

2026-18901, World Trade Center Health Program; Petition 048a-Peripheral Artery Disease; Finding of Insufficient Evidence

The World Trade Center Health Program reviewed a request to add peripheral artery disease to its list of covered health conditions but found there isn’t enough proof to do so right now. This means firefighters and rescue workers won’t see changes to their benefits for this condition at this time. The decision was made official on September 15, 2026, with no new costs or coverage updates planned.

2026-18745, Agency Forms Undergoing Paperwork Reduction Act Review

The CDC is asking for public feedback on a new form to help track and monitor travelers for Ebola in 2026. They want to make sure the form is useful, clear, and not too much work for people to fill out. Comments are open for 30 days, so anyone affected or interested should share their thoughts soon!

Previous: 2026-16864, Palisades Energy, LLC; Palisades Nuclear Plant; Exemption

Palisades Energy got a special green light from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to let their workers have longer shifts for up to 60 days starting when they reload the reactor core or reconnect to the power grid—whichever happens first. This temporary change helps keep things running smoothly without breaking the usual work-hour rules. It started on August 12, 2026, and affects the plant’s operations team, with no extra costs mentioned.

Next: 2026-16866, The 52nd Meeting of the U.S. Coral Reef Task Force

NOAA and the Department of the Interior (DOI) will hold the 52nd meeting of the U.S. Coral Reef Task Force (USCRTF). NOAA and DOI will be accepting oral comments during the meeting; written comments may be submitted in advance using the information in the ADDRESSES section.