Federal Register #2026-18647

NIH Request for Public Comment on Electronic Application System for Certificates of Confidentiality

The National Institutes of Health (NIH), part of the Department of Health and Human Services, is requesting public comment on its electronic application system for Certificates of Confidentiality (CoC). - Government Buyer: - Department of Health and Human Services - National Institutes of Health (NIH) - Office of Science Policy (OSP), Office of the Director - Purpose: - Seeking feedback on the electronic system used to submit and process CoC requests - CoCs protect the privacy of human research subjects by prohibiting disclosure of identifying information - System Details: - Electronic application system in use since 2015 - Approximately 518 requests expected annually - Requirements: - No specific products, services, OEMs, or vendors are mentioned - Request focuses on the necessity, accuracy, and burden of information collection - Suggestions for improvement are encouraged - Notable: - This is not a procurement opportunity; no purchase quantities, part numbers, or unique technical requirements are specified

Description

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Office of Science Policy is requesting public comment on the proposed electronic application system for NIH Certificates of Confidentiality (CoC). This system is used to submit and process requests for CoCs, which protect the privacy of human research subjects by prohibiting the release of identifying information. The system has been in use since 2015 and aims to increase efficiency and reduce burden for both requesters and NIH staff. NIH expects to receive approximately 518 requests annually and seeks OMB approval for three years. Comments are requested within 60 days of publication.

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