⚕️FDA Guidance on In Vitro Diagnostic Tests During Emergencies
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or Agency) is announcing the availability of a final guidance entitled "Consideration of Enforcement Policies for In Vitro Diagnostic Tests During a Section 564 Declared Emergency." This guidance describes the factors FDA intends to assess in deciding whether to issue an enforcement policy regarding in vitro diagnostic test manufacturers' offering of certain unapproved in vitro diagnostic tests and unapproved uses of approved in vitro diagnostic tests during a declared emergency.
Learn More🌪️Missouri Disaster Declaration Amendment for Financial Aid Opportunities
This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for the State of Missouri (FEMA-4872-DR), dated May 21, 2025, and related determinations.
Learn More📊CDC Proposes Generic Clearance for Emergency Data Collection
The CDC submitted a change request to the OMB for a Generic Clearance to collect minimal case data during public health emergencies. This involves the addition of 11 new data elements to facilitate rapid and standardized data exchange between health departments and the CDC to effectively respond to emergencies.
Learn More🌍NSF Comment Request on Antarctic Expedition Regulations
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has submitted the following information collection requirement to OMB for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This is the second notice for public comment; the first was published in the Federal Register, and no comments were received. NSF is forwarding the proposed submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for clearance simultaneously with the publication of this second notice.
Learn More🚛Provisional Renewal of Hours of Service Exemption Regulations
FMCSA announces its decision to provisionally renew for six months the exemption requested by R.J. Corman Railroad Services (R.J. Corman), Cranemasters, Inc. (Cranemasters), and the National Railroad Construction and Maintenance Association Inc. (NRC) from the prohibition against driving a property-carrying commercial motor vehicle (CMV) beyond the 14th hour after coming on duty and driving after accumulating 60 hours of on-duty time in 7 consecutive days, or 70 hours of on-duty time in 8 consecutive days. The exemption renewal is applicable to employees of R.J. Corman and Cranemasters operating CMVs in response to unplanned events that occur outside of or extend beyond the subject employees' normal work hours. FMCSA requests public comment on the application for exemption renewal.
Learn More⚠️DOL Invites Comments on Refuge Alternatives for Coal Mine Safety
The Department of Labor (DOL) is submitting this Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA)-sponsored information collection request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). Public comments on the ICR are invited.
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