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Notice2026-173112026-08-25

Request for Information (RFI): Request for Information on New and Emerging Areas of Science Relevant to the NIDCD Mission, To Inform an Update of the NIDCD Strategic Plan for 2028-2032

Health and Human Services Department, National Institutes of Health

Abstract

The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) seeks comments and suggestions from the public in response to one question: Are there new and emerging areas of science with the potential to impact the health and wellbeing of people with disorders of hearing, balance, taste, smell, voice, speech and language that are not reflected in the themes and goals of the NIDCD Strategic Plan? Responses to this RFI will be considered as NIDCD updates its current strategic plan.

Action & Dates

Action
Notice.
Dates
Comments regarding this information collection are best assured of having their full effect if received by October 26, 2026.
Effective Date
2026-10-26

Document Excerpt

Document Headings Document headings vary by document type but may contain the following: the agency or agencies that issued and signed a document the number of the CFR title and the number of each part the document amends, proposes to amend, or is directly related to the agency docket number / agency internal file number the RIN which identifies each regulatory action listed in the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions See the Document Drafting Handbook for more details. Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health ( printed page 54874) AGENCY: National Institutes of Health, HHS. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) seeks comments and suggestions from the public in response to one question: Are there new and emerging areas of science with the potential to impact the health and wellbeing of people with disorders of hearing, balance, taste, smell, voice, speech and language that are not reflected in the themes and goals of the NIDCD Strategic Plan? Responses to this RFI will be considered as NIDCD updates its current strategic plan. DATES: Comments regarding this information collection are best assured of having their full effect if received by October 26, 2026. ADDRESSES: Submissions may be sent electronically to nidcdstrategicplan@nidcd.nih.gov , or by mail to The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, 31 Center Drive, Suite 3C25, Bethesda, MD 20892. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Questions about this request for information should be directed to Laura Cole, Ph.D., The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, 31 Center Drive, Suite 3C25, Bethesda, MD 20892, nidcdstrategicplan@nidcd.nih.gov , 301-496-9515. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This notice is in accordance with the 21st Century Cures Act, wherein NIH institutes are required to regularly update their strategic plans. The National Institute on Deafn

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Citation: 91 FR 54874

Request for Information (RFI): Request for Information on New and Emerging Areas of Science Relevant to the NIDCD Mission, To Inform an Update of the NIDCD Strategic Plan for 2028-2032 — Federal Register 2026-17311 | Open Gov by Base