# 2026-19577: Secret Meeting on Deafness Research: Ears to the Ground?

2026-19577, National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders; Notice of Closed Meeting, is a Federal Register notice from Health and Human Services Department, National Institutes of Health published 2026-09-24, effective 2026-10-28 (as of 2026-10-01).

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- As of: 2026-10-01
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## Facts
- Document number: 2026-19577
- Title: National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders; Notice of Closed Meeting
- Type: Notice
- Agencies: Health and Human Services Department; National Institutes of Health
- Citation: 91 FR 60637
- Published: 2026-09-24
- Effective: 2026-10-28
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: no
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-10-01

## In one line

Secret Meeting on Deafness Research: Ears to the Ground?

## Summary

The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders is holding a private meeting on October 28, 2026, to review and evaluate the skills and performance of its researchers. This closed session affects the scientists working on important hearing and communication projects and helps ensure top-quality research. No public attendance or funding changes are involved, but it’s a key step in keeping research sharp and effective.

## Effects PRIA read

No economic effects identified for this document.

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## Sources
- [2026-19577 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/24/2026-19577/national-institute-on-deafness-and-other-communication-disorders-notice-of-closed-meeting)
- [2026-19577 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-09-24/pdf/2026-19577.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-19577 (as of 2026-10-01).