NIMH Requests Input on Data Closeout Report Form
Published Date: 2/17/2026
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The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is asking for public feedback on a new form called the Data Access Closeout Report, which helps track how mental health data is used and closed out. This affects researchers who use the NIMH Data Archive and aims to keep data handling clear and organized. You’ve got 30 days to share your thoughts, and this process helps ensure the government collects info responsibly without extra costs.
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NIMH NDA Closeout Report Requirement
If you are a researcher who used data from the NIMH Data Archive, you must complete a new Data Access Closeout Report when your approved access period ends. NIH estimates the form takes 30 minutes per response, with 941 respondents and 471 total annual burden hours; OMB approval is requested for 3 years, and NIH seeks public comments within 30 days of publication (publication date 2026-02-17). There are no monetary costs to respondents other than their time.
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