Federal Register #CDC2026-0826

CDC Seeks Public Comment on Data Collection for RPE and AVERT Public Health Programs

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 two major public health programs: - Government Buyer: - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Center for Injury Prevention and Control - Programs and Services Requested: - Rape Prevention and Education (RPE) Program - Data collection from state, territorial, and tribal health departments and sexual assault coalitions - Focus on assessing and improving sexual violence prevention infrastructure and strategies - Estimated 1,440 annual burden hours for respondents - Data submission via the DVP Partners Portal - Eligibility based on Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) legislation - Advancing Violence Epidemiology in Real-Time (AVERT) Program - Funding for jurisdictions to monitor and analyze emergency department visits related to violence and mental health - Supports timely public health surveillance and prevention efforts - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or commercial vendors are named, as this is an information collection and funding initiative, not a product procurement - Notable Requirements: - Annual reporting by recipients - Use of CDC's DVP Partners Portal for data submission - Programs are authorized and funded under federal public health and violence prevention statutes - Geographic Scope: - All 50 states, the District of Columbia, U.S. territories, and up to 10 tribal coalitions are eligible for participation - CDC headquarters in Atlanta, GA, serves as the contracting office

Description

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) invites public comment on a proposed information collection project titled Rape Prevention and Education (RPE) Program. This program collects data from RPE recipients to assess improvements in prevention infrastructure, implementation and evaluation of prevention strategies to prevent sexual assault, and use of data to inform prevention actions. The program is funded under the Violence Against Women Act and aims to enhance accountability and inform national sexual violence prevention efforts. Comments on the proposal are due by July 27, 2026.

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