Federal Register #2026-11013

CDC Public Comment Request: Ebola Entry Screening and Monitoring Data Collection

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is seeking public comment on a proposed information collection project for Ebola entry screening and monitoring. - Government Buyer: - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Department of Health and Human Services - Support from Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for screening at ports of entry - Project Scope: - Information collection titled '2026 Ebola Entry Screening, Monitoring, & Traveler Feedback' - Focused on travelers arriving in the U.S. from outbreak areas in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda - Public health entry screening at designated U.S. airports - Monitoring travelers for Ebola symptoms - Collecting feedback to improve public health messaging and management - Requirements: - No products or equipment are being procured - No OEMs or vendors mentioned; this is strictly an information collection initiative - Estimated annualized burden hours for travelers and state/local health departments detailed - Places of Performance: - CDC headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia - Washington-Dulles International Airport (IAD) as a designated screening location - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on risk assessment, symptom monitoring, and feedback from travelers - Collaboration between CDC and DHS for entry screening - No procurement of goods or services; only data collection and public comment requested

Description

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) invites public comment on a proposed information collection project titled 2026 Ebola Entry Screening, Monitoring, & Traveler Feedback. This data collection aims to assess the risk of Ebola infection or exposure in travelers arriving in the United States from outbreak areas in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. The project involves public health entry screening at designated U.S. airports, monitoring travelers for symptoms, and collecting feedback to improve public health messaging and management. The data will support efforts to prevent the transmission of Ebola into the United States.

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