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88 Epilepsy Organizations Urge Continued Inclusion of Epilepsy Questions in CDC National Health Survey (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 19, 2026
Dr. Erika Schwartz
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Attention: CDC-2026-1387
1600 Clifton Road NE
Atlanta, GA 30329
Re: Proposed Data Collection Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations; CDC 2026-1387
Dear Dr. Schwartz:
The undersigned 88 epilepsy organizations thank you for the opportunity to comment on the Centers for Disease Co more ST
ACLU of Georgia Urges Action to Protect Thousands of Fulton County Voters (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 24 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Georgia issued the following news release:
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ACLU of Georgia Urges Action to Protect Thousands of Fulton County Voters
October 23, 2026
ATLANTA, GA - The ACLU of Georgia has urged the Fulton County Board of Registration and Elections to protect thousands of eligible voters whose registrations have been incorrectly questioned ahead of the November election.
The ACLU reviewed 7,642 Fulton County voters whose registrations have been classified as "challenged," and uncovere more PR
Adult Vaccine Access Coalition Urges CDC to Preserve In-Person Surveys and Adult Immunization Questions in 2028 NHIS Redesign (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 19, 2026
Mr. Jeffrey M. Zirger
Information Collection Review Office
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
1600 Clifton Road NE, MS H21-8
Atlanta, Georgia 30329
RE: Docket No. CDC-2026-1387
The Adult Vaccine Access Coalition (AVAC) appreciates the opportunity to submit the following comments in response to Docket No. CDC-2026-1387. Specifically, AVAC wis more ST
American Association of Naturopathic Physicians Urges Inclusion of Whole Person Health Index in 2028 National Health Interview Survey (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 20, 2026
Submitted via Regulations.gov
DOCKET ID: CDC-2026-1387
Jeffrey M. Zirger
Information Collection Review Office Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 1600 Clifton Road NE, MS H21-8 Atlanta, Georgia 30329
Re: Docket No. CDC-2026-1387 - Proposed Data Collection National Health Interview Survey (NHIS)
Dear Mr. Zirger:
On behalf of the American Assoc more ST
American Association of State Highway & Transportation Officials Urges FHWA to Streamline Transportation Performance Reporting and Reduce Administrative Burden (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 21, 2026
The Honorable Sean McMaster
Administrator
Federal Highway Administration
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE
Washington, DC 20590
Subject: Agency Information Collection Activities: Notice of Request for Renewal of a Currently Approved Information Collection (Docket No. FHWA-2026-0892)
Dear Administrator McMaster:
The American Association of State Highway and more ST
Arc of Pennsylvania Urges CDC to Preserve Disability Data Collection in National Health Survey (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 20, 2026
Jeffrey M. Zirger
Information Collection Review Office
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
1600 Clifton Road NE, MS H21-8
Atlanta, Georgia 30329
Re: Docket No. CDC-2026-1387 - Proposed Redesign of the National Health Interview Survey
Dear Mr. Zirger:
The Arc of Pennsylvania (The Arc of PA) appreciates the opportunity to comment on th more ST
Atlantic Offshore Lobstermen's Association Opposes Ropeless Gear Mandate Due to Low Risk and Technical Challenges (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Atlantic Offshore Lobstermen's Association
158 Shattuck Way, Newington, NH 03801 | 603-781-9718 | www.offshorelobster.org
TO: NOAA Fisheries
FROM: Atlantic Offshore Lobstermen's Association (AOLA)
DATE: October 16, 2026
RE: Response to Notice of Intent to Prepare an Environmental Analysis Assessing Potential Modifications to the Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Pl more ST
Autism Speaks Urges Inclusion of Autistic Adults in National Health Survey Redesign (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 19, 2026
Jeffrey M. Zirger
Acting Deputy Director
Information Collection Review Office
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
1600 Clifton Road NE, MS H21-8
Atlanta, Georgia 30329
Re: [Docket No. CDC-2026-1387] Proposed Data Collection Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations
Dear Acting Deputy Director Zirger:
Autism Speaks appreciates the opp more ST
Bitcoin Policy Institute Urges Treasury to Retain Conjunctive Two-Prong Definition of Payment Stablecoin Issuer (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 19, 2026
U.S. Department of the Treasury Attention: Office of General Counsel 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20220
Re: GENIUS Act Regulations on Payment Stablecoin Issuance, Offer, and Sale Docket No. TREAS-DO-2026-0496; RIN 1505-AC95 91 Fed. Reg. 53368 (proposed Aug. 18, 2026)
Dear Colleagues,
The Bitcoin Policy Institute (the "Institute") submits more ST
Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids Urges CDC to Maintain Regular Data Collection on Tobacco Use and Cessation in NHIS (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 15, 2026
Jeffrey M. Zirger
Information Collection Review Office
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
1600 Clifton Road N.E., MS H21-8
Atlanta, Georgia 30329
RE: Docket No. CDC-2026-1387, "National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) (OMB Control No. 0920-0214, Exp. 12/31/2026)-Revision-National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), Centers for Disease Control more ST
Center for Biological Diversity, Project Terrapin: Call for Endangered Status for Diamondback Terrapin Amid Rising Threats From Crab Pots and Habitat Loss (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
16 October 2026
Public Comments Processing
Attn: Docket No. FWS-R5-ES-2025-0094
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
5275 Leesburg Pike
Falls Church, VA 22041-3803
Re: Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; 90-Day Findings for 10 Species, 91 Fed. Reg 43,070 (July 14, 2026)
The Center for Biological Diversity ("Center") and Project Terrapin appreciate the opportuni more ST
Colorado Access Urges Preservation of Medicaid and CHIP Data in 2028 National Health Interview Survey Redesign (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 19, 2026
Jeffrey M. Zirger
Information Collection Review Office
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
1600 Clifton Road, N.E., MS-D74
Atlanta, Georgia 30329
Re: Docket No. CDC-2026-1387, Proposed 2028 National Health Interview Survey Redesign (OMB Control No. 0920-0214)
Dear Mr. Zirger,
On behalf of Colorado Access (COA), we appreciate the opportunity more ST
Connecticut Hospital Association Urges CDC to Preserve Key Measures and Ensure Data Continuity in NHIS Redesign (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 19, 2026
Erica Schwartz
Director
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Department of Health and Human Services
1600 Clifton Road NE, MS H21-8
Atlanta, Georgia 30329
RE: [CDC-2026-1387] Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Proposed Data Collection Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations, Natio more ST
Council of State & Territorial Epidemiologists Urges CDC to Preserve Disability and Long COVID Data in NHIS Redesign (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 19, 2026
Jeffrey M. Zirger
Information Collection Review Office
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
1600 Clifton Road NE, MS H21-8
Atlanta, Georgia 30329
Re: Docket No. CDC-2026-1387, National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) (OMB Control No. 0920-0214, Exp. 12/31/2026)-Revision-National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), Centers for Disease Control an more ST
Disability Belongs Urges CDC to Preserve Detailed Disability Measures in 2028 National Health Interview Survey (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Action@DisabilityBelongs.org | (202) 517-6272 | www.DisabilityBelongs.org October 19, 2026
Submitted electronically via Regulations.gov Jeffrey M. Zirger
Information Collection Review Office
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
1600 Clifton Road NE, MS H21-8
Atlanta, Georgia 30329
Re: Proposed Data Collection Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations; Na more ST
Disability Law Center Urges Preservation of Key Questions and Accessibility in 2028 National Health Interview Survey (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Public Comment / NHIS 2028 Redesign
October 19, 2026
Nate Crippes / Public Affairs Supervising Attorney
ncrippes@disabilitylawcenter.org
Andrew Riggle / Public Policy Advocate
ariggle@disabilitylawcenter.org
(801) 363-1347 / (800) 662-9080
disabilitylawcenter.org
The Disability Law Center (DLC) is a non-profit organization, designated as Utah's Protection and Advoc more ST
Finger Lakes Independence Center Opposes CDC NHIS Redesign Over Concerns of Data Accuracy and Accessibility for People With Disabilities (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 20, 2026
Jeffrey M. Zirger
Information Collection Review Office
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
1600 Clifton Road, N.E., MS-D74,
Atlanta, Georgia 30329
Dear Mr. Zirger,
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) proposed changes to the National more ST
Georgia Conservancy Urges Strengthened Measures to Protect Critically Endangered North Atlantic Right Whales (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 16, 2026
Submitted online through: www.regulations.gov
National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration (NOAA)
National Marine Fisheries Service
ATTN: Jennifer Goebel
1315 East-West Highway
Silver Spring, MD 20910
RE: Comments on Docket ID NOAA-NMFS-2025-0041 - notice of intent to prepare an environmental analysis regarding changes to the Large Whale Take Re more ST
Goodness Gracious Grocery Opposes South Carolina SNAP Beverage Restrictions Over Food Access and Legal Concerns (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Thursday, October 15, 2026
Subject: Opposition to the South Carolina SNAP Demonstration Project Restricting Food and Beverage Purchases
Docket No. FNA-2026-0311
On behalf of Goodness Gracious Grocery, I submit this comment in strong opposition to South Carolina's approved demonstration project that restricts SNAP purchases of candy, energy drinks, soft drinks, and sweet more ST
JUUL Labs Urges NCHS to Retain Key Tobacco Use Items and Expand Data Collection in 2028 NHIS Redesign (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
PUBLIC COMMENT
National Health Interview Survey (NHIS): 2027 Extension and 2028 Redesign
Docket No. CDC-2026-1387; 60Day-26-0214 National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) OMB Control No. 0920-0214 JUUL Labs, Inc.
1000 F St. NW, 8th Floor Washington, DC 20004 October 17, 2 more ST
Minnesota State University Assistant Professor of Environmental Science Colvin: Criticism Mounts Against Proposed WOTUS Rule for Undermining Water Protections and Public Health (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
The Honorable Lee Zeldin
Administrator
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20460
The Honorable Adam Telle
Assistant Secretary of the Army (Civil Works)
U.S. Department of Defense
108 Army Pentagon
Washington, DC 20310
Dear Administrator Zeldin and Assistant Secretary Telle:
The Clean Water Act (CWA) was pass more ST
National Center for Health Research Urges CDC to Retain Disability and Autism Questions in National Health Survey (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
National Center for Health Research [Docket No. CDC-2026-1387]
Department of Health and Human Services
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Docket No. CDC-2026-1387
1600 Clifton Road NE, MS H21-8
Atlanta, Georgia 30329
October 19, 2026
Re: Docket No. CDC-2026-1387, National Health Interview Survey Redesign
The National Center for Health Research (NCHR) apprec more ST
National Endowment for the Arts Urges Inclusion of Arts Participation Question in 2028 National Health Interview Survey (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 7, 2026
Jeffrey M. Zirger
Information Collection Review Office
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
1600 Clifton Road, N.E., MS-D74
Atlanta, Georgia 30329
Re: Docket No. CDC-2026-1387 -- Public Comment on the Proposed 2028 Redesign of the National Health Interview Survey (Adult Questionnaire only)
Dear Mr. Zirger:
The National Endowment for the Arts i more ST
National Wildlife Federation Opposes Proposed Rollback of Federal Water Protections Threatening Wetlands and Streams (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 9, 2026
Stacey Jensen
Oceans, Wetlands and Communities
Division Office of Water (4504- T)
Environmental Protection Agency
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20460
CWAwotus@epa.gov
Milton Boyd
Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works
Department of the Army
108 Army Pentagon
Washington, DC 20310-0104
usarmy.pentagon.hqda-asa- more ST
Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies Warns Proposed NHIS Changes Could Undermine Data on Disabled Populations (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 19, 2026
Docket No. CDC-2026-1387
National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) Redesign Proposal Comments
Jeffrey M. Zirger
Information Collection Review Office
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
1600 Clifton Road, N.E., MS-D74
Atlanta, Georgia 30329
Dear Mr. Zirger,
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the proposed National Health Interview Surv more ST
Sheriff Reverses No-Cash Bail Policy After ACLU of Georgia Letter (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 24 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Georgia issued the following news release:
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Sheriff Reverses No-Cash Bail Policy After ACLU of Georgia Letter
We sent a letter explaining the policy violates the law and demanding Lanier County Sheriff's Office withdraw the policy.
October 22, 2026
The Lanier County Sheriff's Office rescinded a new policy that barred cash payments for bail or bond after the ACLU of Georgia challenged the change and urged the office to follow state law.
In June 2026, Sheriff Nick Nort more PR
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