SAMHSA Tweaks Underage Drinking Data Hunt for Efficiency

2026-06435 — Current List of HHS-Certified Laboratories and Instrumented Initial Testing Facilities Which Meet Minimum Standards To Engage in Urine and Oral Fluid Drug Testing for Federal Agencies

The Department of Health and Human Services just shared the latest list of labs and testing centers approved to do urine and oral fluid drug tests for federal workers. If a lab loses its certification, it’s taken off the list until it’s fixed. This update helps keep drug testing fair, accurate, and on schedule—so federal agencies know exactly who’s good to go.

2026-04030 — Current List of HHS-Certified Laboratories and Instrumented Initial Testing Facilities Which Meet Minimum Standards To Engage in Urine and Oral Fluid Drug Testing for Federal Agencies

This notice lists all the labs and testing centers certified by HHS to do urine and oral fluid drug tests for federal agencies. If a lab loses its certification, it’s taken off the list until it’s fixed. This update helps federal workers and agencies know which places meet the rules, keeping drug testing fair and reliable.

2026-04982 — Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) wants your thoughts on their plan to keep testing new ways to improve the National Survey on Drug Use and Health from 2026 to 2029. This survey helps track drug use and mental health in Americans aged 12 and up, guiding important health programs and policies. They’re focused on making the survey easier and more accurate, so your feedback by the comment deadline matters!

2026-02494 — Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

SAMHSA is updating its data collection to keep tracking how well its program fights prescription drug misuse and opioid overdoses. This affects communities, schools, and healthcare providers working to raise awareness and improve prescription safety. The update extends data gathering through the end of current grants, helping measure progress without adding new costs or delays.

2026-02086 — Current List of HHS-Certified Laboratories and Instrumented Initial Testing Facilities Which Meet Minimum Standards To Engage in Urine and Oral Fluid Drug Testing for Federal Agencies

Hey federal agencies! Here’s the latest list of labs and testing spots approved by HHS to do urine and oral fluid drug tests. If a lab loses its certification, it’s dropped from the list until it’s back in good standing. This monthly update keeps drug testing fair, reliable, and on track—no surprises, no delays!

2026-00657 — Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Correction

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration fixed a wrong website link in their earlier notice about a new reporting tool. If you want to check out the draft tool or comment, you need to email their Reports Clearance Officer by January 20, 2026. This correction helps make sure everyone can easily access the info and share their thoughts on the project.

Previous: 2026-04126 — Notice of Petition for Extension of Waiver of Compliance

The American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association asked for more time to skip some daily and periodic safety tests on Allegheny Valley Railroad’s equipment. If approved, they can double the time between certain tests, saving time and effort without cutting safety corners. People can share their thoughts on this by April 1, 2026.

Next: 2026-04133 — Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) wants your feedback on their plan to collect some info from the public. This is part of a routine check to make sure the questions they ask are useful and not too much work. If you have thoughts, you’ve got until April 1, 2026, to share them—helping keep things clear and easy for everyone!