Department of Health and Human Services May 5, 2016 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents
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Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Registration of Food Facilities Under the Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the Agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (the PRA), Federal Agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed extension of an existing collection of information, and to allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on the information collection provisions of the Agency's regulations that require registration for domestic and foreign facilities that manufacture, process, pack, or hold food for human or animal consumption in the United States.
Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Resource and Technical Assistance Center for HIV Prevention and Care for Black MSM
The HIV/AIDS Bureau (HAB) is requesting a deviation from the competition requirements in order to provide a 1 year extension with funds to the Resource and Technical Assistance Center for HIV Prevention and Care for Black MSM cooperative agreement recipient, the National Alliance of State and Territorial AIDS Directors. The purpose of the program is to develop a Resource and Technical Assistance Center for HIV prevention and care of models and interventions that increase the capacity, quality, and effectiveness of HIV/AIDS service providers to screen, diagnose, link, and retain, the adult and young Black MSM community in HIV clinical care. The 2-year project period ends June 30, 2016. The extension through June 30, 2017, for this project provides necessary funding and time to complete previously approved project activities, an orderly phase out, and transition to the next stage of evaluation for the models of HIV clinical care and best practices needed for HIV viral suppression. The next stage of planning by HAB is to use the models, tools, and best practices developed for improved health outcomes by this recipient for fiscal year 2017 competitive funding under the HAB Special Projects of National Significance Program.
Recruitment of Sites for Assignment of Corps Personnel Obligated Under the National Health Service Corps Scholarship Program
HRSA announces that the listing of entities, and associated Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) scores, that will receive priority for the assignment of National Health Service Corps (NHSC) scholarship recipients available for service during the period October 1, 2016, through September 30, 2017, is posted on the NHSC Jobs Center Web site at https://nhscjobs.hrsa.gov. The NHSC Jobs Center includes sites that are approved for performance of service by NHSC scholars; however, note that entities on this list may or may not have current job vacancies.
Administration for Native Americans; Notice of Meeting
The Department of Health and Human Services (Department), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), will host a Tribal Consultation to consult on ACF programs and tribal priorities.
Providing Support for the Collaborative Improvement and Innovation Network (CoIIN) To Reduce Infant Mortality
HRSA announces the award of an extension in the amount of $3,000,000 for the Providing Support for the Collaborative Improvement and Innovation Network (CoIIN) to Reduce Infant Mortality cooperative agreement. The purpose of the CoIIN is to develop and disseminate evidence-based interventions to reduce infant mortality across states in Regions I, II, III, VII, VIII, IX, and X by planning, implementing, and managing regional CoIINs; providing technical assistance to CoIIN teams to improve approaches to address infant mortality in their respective regions through the understanding of quality improvement concepts, tools, and techniques; and assisting regional CoIIN participants and stakeholders in understanding the process for sustaining and continuing project strategies after the Federal period of support. The extension will permit the National Institute for Children's Health Quality, Inc. (NICHQ), the cooperative agreement awardee, during the budget period of 9/30/2016-9/29/2017, to complete activities.
Proposed Data Collection Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as part of its continuing efforts to reduce public burden and maximize the utility of government information, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This notice invites comment on the Million Hearts[supreg] Hypertension Control Challenge, program designed to identify clinical practices and health systems that have been successful in achieving high rates of hypertension control and to develop models for dissemination.
A Labeling Guide for Restaurants and Retail Establishments Selling Away-From-Home Foods-Part II (Menu Labeling Requirements in Accordance With the Patient Protection Affordable Care Act of 2010); Guidance for Industry; Availability
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is announcing the availability of a guidance for industry entitled ``A Labeling Guide for Restaurants and Retail Establishments Selling Away-From-Home Foods Part II (Menu Labeling Requirements in Accordance With FDA's Food Labeling Regulations).'' The guidance will help certain restaurants and similar retail food establishments comply with the menu labeling requirements, including the requirements to provide calorie and other nutrition information for standard menu items, including food on display and self-service food. In addition, we note that enforcement of the Nutrition Labeling of Standard Menu Items in Restaurants and Similar Retail Food Establishments final rule will commence 1 year after the date on which this document publishes in the Federal Register.
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