🏥CDC Notice on World Trade Center Health Program Information Collection
The CDC has submitted an information collection request regarding the World Trade Center Health Program Enrollment, Appeals, and Reimbursement under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The notice seeks public comments and announces updates to eligibility for responders and survival, including a new web-based registration portal for future research cohorts.
Learn More❌Denial of ALS Petitions for WTC Health Program - 2025 Update
The Administrator of the World Trade Center (WTC) Health Program received four petitions (Petitions 031, 036, 039, and 053) to add amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) to the List of WTC-Related Health Conditions (List). Upon reviewing the scientific and medical literature, including information provided by petitioners, the Administrator determined that there is insufficient evidence to support taking further action at this time regarding ALS. The Administrator also finds that insufficient evidence exists to request a recommendation of the WTC Health Program Scientific/Technical Advisory Committee (STAC), to publish a proposed rule, or to publish a determination not to publish a proposed rule.
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