Proposed Collection; 60-Day Comment Request; PHS Applications and Pre-Award Reporting Requirements (OD)

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. 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: ProjectClearanceBranch@mail.nih.gov. 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 minimize s 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 Type of respondent Number of respondents Number of responses per respondent Average time per response (in hours) Total annual burden hour Data Management and Sharing Plan 73,117 1 1 73,117 Total 73,117 1 1 73,117 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] BILLING CODE 4140-01-P