Federal Register #2026-08669

CDC Seeks Public Comment on World Trade Center Health Program Data Collection

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), part of the Department of Health and Human Services, is seeking public comment on proposed data collection activities for the World Trade Center (WTC) Health Program and related projects. - Government Buyer: - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) - National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion; National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health; Office on Smoking and Health - Products/Services Requested: - Collection and processing of information for WTC Health Program enrollment, appeals, reimbursement, and research cohort participation - Specific forms include: - FDNY Responder Application for Enrollment (140 forms) - Responder Application for Enrollment (Other than FDNY) (6,215 forms) - Pentagon/Shanksville Responder Application for Enrollment (742 forms) - Survivor Application for Enrollment (all languages) (9,240 forms) - Clinic Selection Postcard for new general responders in NY/NJ (3,830 forms) - Petition for the addition of health conditions (35 forms) - Designated Representative Appointment Form (1,300 forms) - Designated Representative HIPAA Release Form (1,300 forms) - HIPAA Authorization for Deceased Individuals (30 forms) - General HIPAA Authorization to Third Parties (30 forms) - Youth Research Cohort Information Form (6,000 forms) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Focus on medical monitoring and treatment for eligible responders and survivors of the September 11 attacks - Includes a research cohort for individuals who were 21 years of age or younger on September 11, 2001 - Seeks public feedback on the necessity, methodology, and burden of the data collection - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are involved; this is a request for information and public comment - Period of Performance: - OMB approvals requested for up to three years, with the WTC Health Program authorized through 2090 - Key Locations: - CDC Headquarters, Atlanta, GA - New York City, NY - Pentagon, Arlington, VA - Shanksville, PA - New York/New Jersey region

Description

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) invites public comment on a proposed information collection project titled World Trade Center Health Program Enrollment, Appeals & Reimbursement. This federal limited benefit health care program provides medical monitoring and treatment benefits to eligible firefighters, law enforcement officers, and rescue, recovery, and cleanup workers who responded to the September 11, 2001 attacks in New York City, at the Pentagon, and in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. The program also includes a Research Cohort for Emerging Health Impacts on Youth. Comments must be received by July 6, 2026.

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