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Proposed Project: World Trade Center Health Program Enrollment, Appeals & Reimbursement (OMB Control No. 0920–0891, Exp. 09/ 30, 2025)—Revision—National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) <i class="fa fa-external-link-alt"></i> </a> </h4> </div> </div> <div class="usa-collection__item"> <div class="usa-collection__calendar-date"> <time datetime="2025-22-01T12:00:00+01:00"> <span class="usa-collection__calendar-date-month">JAN</span> <span class="usa-collection__calendar-date-day">22</span> </time> </div> <div class="usa-collection__body"> <h4 class="usa-collection__heading"> <a href="https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-01-22/pdf/2025-00692.pdf"> World Trade Center Health Program; Petitions 031, 036, 039, and 053— Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis; Finding of Insufficient Evidence <i class="fa fa-external-link-alt"></i> </a> </h4> </div> </div> <div class="usa-collection__item"> <div class="usa-collection__calendar-date"> <time datetime="2024-31-10T12:00:00+01:00"> <span class="usa-collection__calendar-date-month">JAN</span> <span class="usa-collection__calendar-date-day">13</span> </time> </div> <div class="usa-collection__body"> <h4 class="usa-collection__heading"> <a href="https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-01-13/pdf/2025-00487.pdf"> Notice of Closed Meeting - 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