HRSA Tweaks COVID Cash Reporting for Rural Docs—Comments Welcome

2026-06188 — Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection: Public Comment Request; Information Collection Request Title: Black Lung Clinics Program Performance Measures, OMB No. 0915-0292-Revision

HRSA is updating how Black Lung Clinics report their yearly progress to make things clearer and easier for them. This affects clinics helping coal miners with lung disease, and HRSA wants your thoughts before finalizing the changes. Comments are due by June 1, 2026, and the update aims to keep the program effective without adding extra hassle or cost.

2026-05663 — Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection: Public Comment Request; Information Collection Request Title: Rural Health Care Coordination Program Performance Improvement Measures, OMB No. 0906-0024-Revision

HRSA is updating how it collects info from rural health programs that fight heart disease, cancer, stroke, and more. They want your thoughts on making reporting easier and clearer before sending the changes to the budget office. If you’re involved in rural health care, now’s the time to speak up by May 26, 2026—no extra costs, just better data!

2026-05253 — Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection: Public Comment Request; Information Collection Request Title: Delta States Rural Development Network Grant Program, OMB No. 0915-0386-Revision

HRSA is updating how it collects info from groups funded by the Delta States Rural Development Network Grant Program, which helps fight heart disease, diabetes, stroke, and obesity in rural Delta communities. They want your thoughts on the changes before sending them to the budget office. If you’re involved or interested, get your comments in by May 18, 2026—this helps make sure the program runs smoothly and shows real health improvements.

2026-05274 — Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission to OMB for Review and Approval; Public Comment Request; Countermeasures Injury Compensation Program-OMB No. 0915-0334-Revision

HRSA is updating the forms and questions for the Countermeasures Injury Compensation Program to make things easier and clearer for people filing claims. This affects anyone who might get injured by certain medical countermeasures, like vaccines or treatments during emergencies. The public can comment on these changes until April 17, 2026, and no new costs are expected.

2026-05133 — Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission to OMB for Review and Approval; Public Comment Request; Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program: Allocations Report Forms, OMB No. 0915-0318-Revision

HRSA is updating the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program report forms to make it easier for grant recipients to track and share how they use funds. This change helps reduce paperwork by using an electronic system that pre-fills data, saving time and effort. If you’re involved in this program, get ready to send your comments by April 16, 2026, as these updates keep the money flowing smoothly and on track.

2026-04900 — Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission to OMB for Review and Approval; Public Comment Request; The Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program Performance Measurement Information System

HRSA is asking for public feedback on their plan to keep tracking how well the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program is doing. This program helps families in all 56 states, tribes, and territories by supporting home visits that improve early childhood health. Comments are open until April 13, 2026, and the info collected helps make sure the program stays effective without costing extra money.

Previous: 2025-11745 — Endangered Wildlife and Plants; Recovery Permit Applications

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is asking for your thoughts on special permits that let scientists study and help endangered animals and plants. These permits are important because they allow activities that usually aren’t allowed under the law, all to help save these species. If you care about wildlife, now’s the time to speak up before the permits get approved!

Next: 2025-11747 — Notice of Purchased/Referred Care Delivery Area Redesignation for the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes of the Fort Hall Indian Reservation in Idaho

The Indian Health Service is expanding the area where Shoshone-Bannock Tribal members in Idaho can get special health care services paid for by the government. This means more counties are included, so more people can access care when they need it. The change starts now and helps make sure tribal members get the health support they deserve without extra costs.