Notice2026-19155
Proposed Collection; 60-Day Comment Request; PHS Applications and Pre-Award Reporting Requirements (OD)
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Published
September 18, 2026
Effective
November 17, 2026
Issuing agencies
Health and Human Services DepartmentNational Institutes of Health
Abstract
In compliance with the requirement of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 to provide opportunity for public comments on proposed data collection projects, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) will publish periodic summaries of proposed projects to be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval.
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 180 (Friday, September 18, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Page 59151]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-19155]
[[Page 59151]]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
National Institutes of Health
Proposed Collection; 60-Day Comment Request; PHS Applications and
Pre-Award Reporting Requirements (OD)
AGENCY: National Institutes of Health, HHS.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: In compliance with the requirement of the Paperwork Reduction
Act of 1995 to provide opportunity for public comments on proposed data
collection projects, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) will
publish periodic summaries of proposed projects to be submitted to the
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval.
DATES: Comments regarding this information collection are best assured
of having their full effect if received by November 17, 2026.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To obtain a copy of the data
collection plans and instruments, submit comments in writing, or
request more information on the proposed project, contact: Ms. Mikia P.
Currie, Program Analyst, Office of Policy for Extramural Research
Administration, 6705 Rockledge Drive, Suite 350, Bethesda, Maryland,
20892 or call non-toll-free number (301) 435-0941 or Email your
request, including your address to:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#1444667b7e7177605778717566757a77715666757a777c5479757d783a7a7d7c3a737b62"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="1e4e6c71747b7d6a5d727b7f6c7f707d7b5c6c7f707d765e737f77723070777630797168">[email protected]</span></a>. Formal requests for additional
plans and instruments must be requested in writing.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995 requires: written comments and/or suggestions
from the public and affected agencies are invited to address one or
more of the following points: (1) Whether the proposed collection of
information is necessary for the proper performance of the function of
the agency, including whether the information will have practical
utility; (2) The accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the
proposed collection of information, including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used; (3) Ways to enhance the quality,
utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) Ways
to minimizes the burden of the collection of information on those who
are to respond, including the use of appropriate automated, electronic,
mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms
of information technology.
Proposed Collection Title: Public Health Service (PHS) Applications
and Pre-Award Reporting Requirements, Revision, OMB 0925-0001
Expiration Date 12/31/2027, Revision, Office of the Director, National
Institutes of Health (NIH).
Need and Use of Information Collection: Effective for due dates on
or after May 25, 2026, NIH will be implementing a structured,
simplified Data Management and Sharing (DMS) Plan format. With the
release of the 2023 Data Management and Sharing (DMS) Policy, NIH
issued supplemental information outlining desired elements of a DMS
Plan. The NIH DMS Plan format contains six (6) Elements for applicants
and recipients to submit free-text narratives explaining how scientific
data will be managed and shared. Current public reporting burden for
the DMS Plan information collection is an estimated two (2) hours per
response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching for
existing data sources, gathering, and maintaining the data needed and
reviewing the collection of information. DMS Plans are provided to NIH
through OMB approved information collections 0925-0001 and 0925-0002.
After several years of implementation experience, NIH is updating the
DMS Plan Elements to provide a structured, simplified format to reduce
burden and promote consistent information collection. Effective Fiscal
Year 2026, NIH will require applicable recipients to use the updated
DMS Plan format containing ``Yes, No, or Not Applicable'' questions. A
narrative response will be required only for ``No'' responses and the
narrative response is limited to 300 words. This updated format
continues building on trans-NIH initiatives to reduce the public
reporting burden and promote consistency across all NIH. The
application forms and associated instructions will be updated to align
with these new requirements. The Data Management and Sharing (DMS) Plan
form expires on 12/31/2027. Post-award reporting requirements are
simultaneously consolidated under 0925-0002 and include the Research
Performance Progress Report (RPPR).
OMB approval is requested for 3 years. There are no costs to
respondents other than their time. The total estimated annualized
burden hours are 73,117.
Estimated Annualized Burden Hours
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Number of Average time
Type of respondent Number of responses per per response Total annual
respondents respondent (in hours) burden hour
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Data Management and Sharing Plan................ 73,117 1 1 73,117
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Total....................................... 73,117 1 1 73,117
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The Deputy Director for Extramural Research, Jon Lorsch, having
reviewed and approved this document, authorizes Alycia Booth, who is
the Federal Register Liaison, to electronically sign this document for
purposes of publication in the Federal Register.
Dated: September 16, 2026.
Alycia Booth,
Federal Register Liaison, National Institutes of Health.
[FR Doc. 2026-19155 Filed 9-17-26; 8:45 am]
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