🚫FDA Debars Carlton Mallard for 10 Years from Drug Importation
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is issuing an order under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) debarring Carlton Reico Mallard Jr. for a period of 10 years from importing or offering for import any drug into the United States. FDA bases this order on a finding that Mr. Mallard was convicted of one felony count under Federal law for introduction into interstate commerce a misbranded drug, with the intent to defraud and mislead, and one felony count of illegal importation of merchandise. The factual bases supporting Mr. Mallard's convictions, as described below, are for conduct relating to the importation into the United States of a drug or controlled substance. Mr. Mallard was given notice of the proposed debarment and was given an opportunity to request a hearing to show why he should not be debarred. As of February 23, 2025 (30 days after receipt of the notice), Mr. Mallard had not responded. Mr. Mallard's failure to respond and request a hearing constitutes a waiver of his right to a hearing concerning this matter.
Learn More📊Insights on SAMHSA's Training and Technical Assistance Program
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) announces a collection of information related to its Training and Technical Assistance (TTA) programs, focusing on performance monitoring and participant feedback. This data will support continuous improvement of TTA events and contribute to the development of knowledge dissemination activities within the behavioral health sector.
Learn More🎓HRSA Call for Comments on Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students Program
In compliance with the requirement for opportunity for public comment on proposed data collection projects of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, HRSA announces plans to submit an Information Collection Request (ICR), described below, to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Prior to submitting the ICR to OMB, HRSA seeks comments from the public regarding the burden estimate, below, or any other aspect of the ICR.
Learn More🏥NIH Notice of Closed Meeting for Grant Applications Review
The Department of Health and Human Services issues notice of a closed meeting held by the National Institutes of Health's Center for Scientific Review. The meeting will focus on reviewing grant applications in the Cardiovascular and Respiratory Sciences, which includes discussions pertinent to confidential trade secrets and personal privacy.
Learn More🏥Public Comments Invitation on Incident Reporting for Unaccompanied Minors
The Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is inviting public comments on the proposed information collection, including proposed changes. The request consists of several forms that will allow the Unaccompanied Alien Children Bureau (UAC Bureau) to ensure that serious issues are elevated to ORR and that all incidents and the response to such incidents are documented and resolved in a way that protects the interests of children.
Learn More🏥Expanded Eligibility for WTC Health Program Responders Announced
On September 11, 2024, CDC published in the Federal Register an interim final rule with request for comment to update existing regulations governing the WTC Health Program to align with statutory changes. The interim final rule expanded eligibility criteria for enrollment of new Pentagon and Shanksville responders, capped at 500 new members, and made various conforming amendments to the WTC Health Program regulations. In this final rule, CDC responds to public comment and finalizes the revisions to the regulation.
Learn More📊OMB Review Request for National Youth in Transition Database
The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is requesting a three-year extension of the National Youth in Transition Database (NYTD) Services and Youth Outcomes Survey (OMB#: 0970-0340, expiration date 05/31/2025). There are no changes requested to the form.
Learn More🏥Comments Requested
The Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, requests approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and invites public comments on the proposed information collection, including proposed changes. The request consists of several forms that will allow the Unaccompanied Alien Children Bureau (UAC Bureau) to continue conducting statutorily mandated assessments of unaccompanied alien children (UAC--also referred to as "child" or "children") in ORR care and custody as well as their sponsors. These assessments allow ORR to understand the status and needs of the child and their potential sponsor; assessment findings inform all decisions concerning the child's care while in ORR custody and eventual reunification with a sponsor.
Learn More💰NIH Announced Closed Meetings for Grant Application Review
The Department of Health and Human Services announces a series of closed meetings by the National Institutes of Health’s Center for Scientific Review to evaluate various grant applications. These sessions will be conducted virtually, focusing on topics from early psychosis interventions to cancer research, providing essential funding opportunities for relevant programs.
Learn More🏥Notice of Closed Meeting at National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
The Department of Health and Human Services announces a closed meeting of the Board of Scientific Counselors of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. The meeting will focus on reviewing personnel qualifications and evaluating individual intramural programs, with a call for written comments from interested parties. Additional information can be found on the NIH website.
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