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John Warrington Kosolcharoen: Final Debarment Order
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is issuing an order under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) permanently debarring John Warrington Kosolcharoen from providing services in any capacity to a person that has an approved or pending drug product application including, but not limited to, a biologics license application (BLA). FDA bases this order on a finding that Mr. Kosolcharoen was convicted of a felony under Federal law for conduct that relates to the regulation of a drug product under the FD&C Act. Mr. Kosolcharoen was given notice of the proposed debarment and an opportunity to request a hearing within the timeframe prescribed by regulation. As of December 26, 2024 (30 days after receipt of the notice), Mr. Kosolcharoen has not responded. Mr. Kosolcharoen's failure to respond and request a hearing constitutes a waiver of Mr. Kosolcharoen's right to a hearing concerning this matter.
Jonathan Corbett Cosie: Final Debarment Order
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is issuing an order under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) debarring Jonathan Corbett Cosie 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. Cosie was convicted of two felony counts under Federal law for introducing misbranded drugs into interstate commerce with the intent to defraud and mislead. The factual basis supporting Mr. Cosie's conviction, as described below, is conduct relating to the importation into the United States of a drug or controlled substance. Mr. Cosie 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 January 6, 2025 (30 days after receipt of the notice), Mr. Cosie had not responded. Mr. Cosie's failure to respond and request a hearing constitutes a waiver of his right to a hearing concerning this matter.
Alnashir Alibhai Punjani: Final Debarment Order
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or the Agency) is issuing an order under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) debarring Alnashir Alibhai Punjani for a period of 5 years from importing or offering for import any drug into the United States. FDA bases this order on a finding that Mr. Punjani was convicted of one felony count under Federal law for conspiracy to deliver and introduce unapproved drugs. The factual basis supporting Mr. Punjani's conviction, as described below, is conduct relating to the importation into the United States of a drug or controlled substance. Mr. Punjani 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 November 10, 2024 (30 days after receipt of the notice), Mr. Punjani had not responded. Mr. Punjani's failure to respond and request a hearing constitutes a waiver of his right to a hearing concerning this matter.
Harpreet Singh: Final Debarment Order
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is issuing an order under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) debarring Harpreet Singh 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 Mr. Singh was convicted of multiple felony offenses, which serve as the basis for this debarment, that are conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute cathinone, tapentadol, tramadol, and carisoprodol; one felony count under Federal law for fraudulent importation and transportation of goods; one felony count under Federal law for conspiracy to launder money; and one felony count under Federal law for conspiracy to obstruct justice. The factual basis supporting Mr. Singh's conviction, as described below, is conduct relating to the importation into the United States of a drug or controlled substance. Mr. Singh 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 November 20, 2024 (30 days after receipt of the notice), Mr. Singh had not responded. Mr. Singh's failure to respond and request a hearing constitutes a waiver of his right to a hearing concerning this matter.
E6(R3) Good Clinical Practice: Annex 2; International Council for Harmonisation; Draft Guidance for Industry; Reopening of the Comment Period
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or the Agency) is reopening the comment period for the draft guidance for industry entitled "E6(R3) Good Clinical Practice: Annex 2," announced in the Federal Register of December 30, 2024. The Agency is taking this action to allow interested persons additional time to submit comments.
Issuance of Priority Review Voucher; Rare Pediatric Disease Product; Gomekli (mirdametinib)
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing the issuance of a priority review voucher to the sponsor of a rare pediatric disease product application. The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) authorizes FDA to award priority review vouchers to sponsors of approved rare pediatric disease product applications that meet certain criteria. FDA is required to publish notice of the award of the priority review voucher. FDA has determined that GOMEKLI (mirdametinib), approved on February 11, 2025, manufactured by SpringWorks Therapeutics, Inc., meets the criteria for a priority review voucher.
Determination That RIOMET (Metformin Hydrochloride) Oral Solution, 500 Milligrams/5 Milliliters Has Not Been Withdrawn From Sale for Reasons of Safety or Effectiveness
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or Agency) has determined that RIOMET (metformin hydrochloride) Oral Solution, 500 milligrams (mg)/5 milliliters (mL) has not been withdrawn from sale for reasons of safety or effectiveness. This determination means that FDA will not begin procedures to withdraw approval of abbreviated new drug applications (ANDAs) that refer to this drug product, and it will allow FDA to continue to approve ANDAs that refer to the product as long as they meet relevant legal and regulatory requirements.
Request for Information Regarding Diagnostic Excellence Measurement; Reopening of Comment Period
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) invites public comment in response to this Request for Information (RFI) on the development of measures of diagnostic excellence that may be calculated using administrative data or electronic health record (EHR) data. The purpose of diagnostic excellence measurement is to identify potential opportunities to improve the diagnostic process at a health system or geographic level. AHRQ welcomes comments on the importance and usability of existing measures and those that may be under development.
Notice of the Denial of a Hearing Request Regarding a Proposal To Refuse To Approve a Supplemental New Drug Application for HETLIOZ (Tasimelteon)
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing the availability of the decision to deny a request for a hearing regarding the proposal of the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) to refuse to approve the supplemental new drug application (sNDA) 205677- 012, submitted by Vanda Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Vanda), for HETLIOZ (tasimelteon) capsules, 20 milligrams (mg), for the treatment of insomnia characterized by difficulties with sleep initiation. The decision, which also refuses approval of sNDA 205677-012, is available in the docket identified by the number in the heading of this document.
National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program; List of Petitions Received
HRSA is publishing this notice of petitions received under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (the Program), as required by the Public Health Service (PHS) Act, as amended. While the Secretary of HHS (Secretary) is named as the respondent in all proceedings brought by the filing of petitions for compensation under the Program, the United States Court of Federal Claims is charged by statute with responsibility for considering and acting upon the petitions.
Request for Public Comment: 30-Day Notice for Extension of the Indian Health Service Loan Repayment Program
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Indian Health Service (IHS) invites the general public to take this opportunity to comment on the information collection Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Control Number 0917-0014, titled, "IHS Loan Repayment Program (LRP)."
Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices; Cancellation of Meeting
This is to notify the public that the February 26-28, 2025, meeting of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) was cancelled and will be rescheduled.
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 (HHS) notifies Federal agencies of the laboratories and Instrumented Initial Testing Facilities (IITFs) currently certified to meet the standards of the Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing Programs (Mandatory Guidelines) using Urine and the laboratories currently certified to meet the standards of the Mandatory Guidelines using Oral Fluid.
Request for Public Comment: 30-Day Notice for Extension of Fast Track Generic Clearance for the Collection of Qualitative Feedback on Agency Service Delivery: Indian Health Service Customer Service Satisfaction and Similar Surveys
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Indian Health Service (IHS) invites the general public to take this opportunity to comment on the information collection Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Control Number 0917-0036, "Generic Clearance for the Collection of Qualitative Feedback on Agency Service Delivery." This notice announces our intent to submit this previously approved information collection, which expires February 28, 2025, to the OMB for approval of an extension and solicit comments on specific aspects for the proposed information collection.
Policy on Adhering to the Text of the Administrative Procedure Act
The Department of Health and Human Services' (the Department) Immediate Office of the Secretary is rescinding the policy on Public Participation in Rule Making (Richardson Waiver) and re-aligning the Department's rule-making procedures with the Administrative Procedure Act.
Name Change From Office of Child Support Enforcement to Office of Child Support Services; Reopening of Comment Period and Delaying Effective Date
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS or Department) published a direct final rule entitled "Name Change From Office of Child Support Enforcement to Office of Child Support Services" in the Federal Register on December 31, 2024, which was to become effective March 3, 2025. HHS is reopening the public comment period and delaying the effective date for the purpose of reviewing any questions of fact, law, and policy that the rule may raise.
Food Labeling: Nutrient Content Claims; Definition of Term “Healthy”
In accordance with the memorandum of January 20, 2025, from the President, entitled "Regulatory Freeze Pending Review," the effective date of the final rule entitled "Food Labeling: Nutrient Content Claims; Definition of Term `Healthy,' " is delayed until April 28, 2025.
Notice of Hearing: Reconsideration of Disapproval Idaho Medicaid State Plan Amendment (SPA) 24-0015
This notice announces an administrative hearing to be held on April 2, 2025, by way of video, or at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 701 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1600, Seattle, WA 98104 to reconsider CMS' decision to disapprove Idaho's Medicaid SPA 24-0015.
Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Application From the Accreditation Commission for Health Care Inc. for Continued Approval of Its Home Health Agency Accreditation Program
This notice announces our decision to approve the Accreditation Commission for Health Care Inc. (ACHC) for continued recognition as a national accrediting organization for home health agencies (HHAs) that wish to participate in the Medicare or Medicaid programs.
Medicare and Medicaid Programs: Approval of Application From the American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities dba QUAD A for Continued CMS-Approval of Its Outpatient Physical Therapy (OPT) Accreditation Program
This notice acknowledges the approval of an application from the American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities dba QUAD A for continued recognition as a national accrediting organization for Outpatient Physical Therapy programs that wish to participate in the Medicare or Medicaid programs.
Expansion of Buprenorphine Treatment via Telemedicine Encounter and Continuity of Care via Telemedicine for Veterans Affairs Patients
In the January 17, 2025, issue of the Federal Register, the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Department of Health and Human Services published two final rules related to the practice of telemedicine, titled "Expansion of Buprenorphine Treatment via Telemedicine Encounter" and "Continuity of Care via Telemedicine for Veterans Affairs Patients." These final rules were scheduled to become final on February 18, 2025. In accordance with the Presidential Memorandum of January 20, 2025, titled "Regulatory Freeze Pending Review," the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Department of Health and Human Services are delaying the effective dates of these two final rules to March 21, 2025, and are soliciting public comments specifically regarding this delayed effective date.
Privacy Act; Implementation
On January 16, 2025, the Department of Health and Human Services published a final rule to make effective the exemptions that were previously proposed for a new Privacy Act system of records, "NIH Police Records," maintained by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), from certain requirements of the Act. That final rule was originally scheduled to take effect on February 18, 2025. This document announces that the effective date is delayed until March 21, 2025, in response to the memorandum titled "Regulatory Freeze Pending Review," issued by the President on January 20, 2025.
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