Federal Register #2026-13176

CDC Denial of Petitions to Add Ischemic Heart Disease to WTC Health Conditions List

This notice from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), part of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), addresses the review of petitions to add ischemic heart disease to the World Trade Center (WTC)-Related Health Conditions list. - Government Buyer: - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) - Petition Review: - Eight petitions (024, 042, 046, 047, 051, 056, 058, 067) were submitted requesting the addition of ischemic heart disease to the WTC Health Program's covered conditions. - CDC evaluated submitted literature and information. - Outcome: - CDC Administrator determined there is insufficient evidence to support the addition of ischemic heart disease. - All petitions are denied; no changes will be made to the WTC Health Program's list. - Procurement Details: - No OEMs, vendors, products, or services are mentioned or requested. - This is a notice of denial, not a procurement opportunity.

Description

The Administrator of the World Trade Center Health Program received eight petitions to add conditions under the broad category of ischemic heart disease to the List of WTC-Related Health Conditions. After reviewing the literature and information provided by petitioners, the Administrator determined there is insufficient evidence to support taking further action at this time regarding ischemic heart disease. Consequently, the petitions are denied as of June 30, 2026.

View original listing