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HHS - 967 - National Deafness and Other Communication Disorders Advisory Council - Statutory (Congress Created)

GENERAL INFORMATION

Committee Name	National Deafness and Other Communication Disorders Advisory Council	Agency Name	Department of Health and Human Services
Fiscal Year	2025	Committee Number	967
Original Establishment Date	11/4/1988	Committee Status	Chartered
Actual Termination Date		Committee URL	https://www.nidcd.nih.gov/about/advisory-council
Actual Merged Date		Presidential Appointments*	No
New Committee This FY	No	Max Number of Members*	24
Terminated This FY	No	Designated Fed Officer Position Title*	DIRECTOR, DIVISION OF EXTRAMURAL ACTIVITIES, NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON DEAFNESS AND OTHER COMMUNICATION DISORDERS
Merged This FY		Designated Federal Officer Prefix
Current Charter Date	2/15/2025	Designated Federal Officer First Name*	Rebecca
Date Of Renewal Charter	2/15/2027	Designated Federal Officer Middle Name	A.
Projected Termination Date		Designated Federal Officer Last Name*	Miller
Exempt From Renewal*	No	Designated Federal Officer Suffix	PHD
Specific Termination Authority		Designated Federal Officer Phone*	(301) 496-8693
Establishment Authority*	Statutory (Congress Created)	Designated Federal Officer Fax*	301-402-6250
Specific Establishment Authority*	42 U.S.C. 284a	Designated Federal Officer Email*	rwagenaa@mail.nih.gov
Effective Date Of Authority*	11/20/1985
Exempt From EO 13875 Discretionary Cmte	Not Applicable
Committee Type*	Continuing
Presidential*	No
Committee Function*	Other Committee

RECOMMENDATION/JUSTIFICATIONS

Agency Recommendation*	Continue
Legislation to Terminate Required	Not Applicable
Legislation Status	Not Applicable
How does cmte accomplish its purpose?*	Section 492 of the PHS Act states that The Secretary...shall by regulation require appropriate technical and scientific peer review of -- (A) applications...; and (B) biomedical and behavioral research and development contracts... This Council is composed of both scientific and public members who provide the second level of peer review; advise on policy development, program implementation and evaluation; and research needs and opportunities of the Institute. The National Deafness and Other Communication Disorders Advisory Council evaluated 4136 applications requesting $7,592,349,874 direct costs for the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD). In addition, the Council reviewed the NIDCD's Research and Training programs, the activities of the Division of Intramural Research, and the Council Operating Procedures. The Council also advised the NIDCD regarding a large number of policy issues in its areas of responsibility.
How is membership balanced?*	The Council will consist of not more than 18 members appointed by the Secretary (appointed members) and at least 6 non-voting ex officio members. The non-voting ex officio members will include the Secretary; the Director, NIH; the Director, NIDCD; the Under Secretary for Health of the Department of Veterans Affairs; the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs (or their designees); and any additional officers or employees of the United States as the Secretary determines necessary for the Council to effectively carry out its functions. All appointed members must be eligible to serve as Special Government Employees (SGEs) and will serve as SGEs as defined by 18 U.S.C. § 202. Two-thirds of the appointed members will be selected from among the leading representatives of the health and scientific disciplines (including not less than 2 individuals who are leaders in the fields of public health and the behavioral or social sciences) relevant to the activities of NIDCD, particularly representatives of the health and scientific disciplines in the areas of deafness and other communication disorders. One-third of the appointed members will be appointed by the Secretary from the general public and will include leaders in the fields of public policy, law, health policy, economics, and management.
How frequent & relevant are cmte mtgs?*	Meetings are held not less than three times each fiscal year. The Council conducted two meetings: May 8-9 and September 4-5. The National Deafness and Other Communication Disorders Advisory Council provides advice on a continuing basis on the type of scientific research programs that should be supported and on how to carry out the designated mission and responsibilities of the Institute. It also provides ongoing review of the relevance and effectiveness of the existing programs.
Why advice can't be obtained elsewhere?*	The National Deafness and Other Communication Disorders Advisory Council is composed of both scientific and public members who provide the second level of review for research grant applications; advise on policy development, program implementation and evaluation; and research needs and opportunities of the Institute. The quality, scope, and balance of advice from this Council cannot be obtained from NIH staff or from other established sources because the membership of the Council is constituted to meet the specific requirements of the mandated mission of the Council and of the Institute.
Why close or partially close meetings?	The meetings of the National Deafness and Other Communication Disorders Advisory Council were partially closed to the public for the review of grant applications. Sections 552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6) of the Government in the Sunshine Act permit the closing of meetings where discussion could reveal confidential trade secrets or commercial property such as patentable material and personal information, the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy.
Recommendation Remarks	Committee Function: Other - National Scientific and Advisory Reports: The committee did not issue any reports during this fiscal year. Dr. Tucci was reappointed as chair this fiscal year. Dr. Beck retired and is no longer an Ex Officio Member with National Deafness and Other Communication Disorders Advisory Council. Nirupa Chaudhari, Carol Espy-Wilson, Lisa Goffman, Argye Hillis and Lynne Murphy Breen were administratively extended until 11/27/2024.

PERFORMANCE MEASURES

Outcome Improvement To Health Or Safety*	No	Action Reorganize Priorities*	Yes
Outcome Trust In Government	No	Action Reallocate Resources	No
Outcome Major Policy Changes	No	Action Issued New Regulations	No
Outcome Advance In Scientific Research	Yes	Action Proposed Legislation	No
Outcome Effective Grant Making	Yes	Action Approved Grants Or Other Payments	Yes
Outcome Improved Service Delivery	No	Action Other	No
Outcome Increased Customer Satisfaction	No	Action Comment	An action of approved or recommended for grants receiving review by this Council does not infer that the grant will be or has been funded. Research grant applications submitted to NIH must go through a two-step review process that includes the initial peer review for scientific and technical merit and a second step of review and approval by a National Advisory Council that includes program relevance. In addition, prior to an award or funding being made, NIH staff must conduct an administrative review for a number of other considerations. These include alignment with NIH's funding principles, review of the project budget, assessment of the applicant's management systems, determination of applicant eligibility, and compliance with public policy requirements. After all these steps have been completed, NIH officials make funding decisions on individual grant applications.
Outcome Implement Laws/Reg Requirements	No	Grants Review*	Yes
Outcome Other	No	Number Of Grants Reviewed	4,136
Outcome Comment	NA	Number Of Grants Recommended	4,136
Cost Savings*	Unable to Determine	Dollar Value Of Grants Recommended	$7,592,349,874.00
Cost Savings Comment	NIH-supported basic and clinical research accomplishments often take many years to unfold into new diagnostic tests and new ways to treat and prevent diseases.	Grants Review Comment	NA
Number Of Recommendations*	36,802	Access Contact Designated Fed. Officer*	Yes
Number Of Recommendations Comment	The number of recommendations includes the second level review of grant applications.	Access Agency Website	Yes
% of Recs Fully Implemented*	0.00%	Access Committee Website	Yes
% of Recs Fully Implemented Comment	Information on the research funded by NIH is available through the RePORT (Research Portfolio Online Reporting Tool) website. RePORT provides access to reports, data, and analyses of NIH research activities that advance the mission of the NIH, including information on NIH expenditures, strategic plans, reports on NIH funding, and reports on the organization and people involved in NIH research and research training. The RePORT website is located at http://report.nih.gov.	Access GSA FACA Website	Yes
% of Recs Partially Implemented*	0.00%	Access Publications	No
% of Recs Partially Implemented Comment	Information on the research funded by NIH is available through the RePORT (Research Portfolio Online Reporting Tool) website. RePORT provides access to reports, data, and analyses of NIH research activities that advance the mission of the NIH, including information on NIH expenditures, strategic plans, reports on NIH funding, and reports on the organization and people involved in NIH research and research training. The RePORT website is located at http://report.nih.gov.	Access Other	Yes
Agency Feedback*	Yes	Access Comment	Contact IC Committee Management Officer. Nanette Stephenson, National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), 301-496-8693 or stephenn@nidcd.nih.gov
Agency Feedback Comment*	Information is provided to the public at the open session of each Council meeting through reports and the Director’s update. The public can view information related to the Council through the council’s official website.	Narrative Description*	Section 492 of the PHS Act states that The Secretary...shall by regulation require appropriate technical and scientific peer review of -- (A) applications...; and (B) biomedical and behavioral research and development contracts... This Council is composed of both scientific and public members who provide the second level of peer review; advise on policy development, program implementation and evaluation; and research needs and opportunities of the Institute. The National Deafness and Other Communication Disorders Advisory Council (NDCDAC) evaluated 4,135 applications requesting $7,592,349,874 in direct costs for the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD). In addition, the Council reviewed the activities of the Division of Intramural Research, the Council Operating Procedures, and advised the Institute regarding policy issues in its areas of responsibility. The Council is charged with advising the Secretary; HHS and the Director, National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, on matters relating to the conduct and support of research and research training, health information dissemination, and other programs related to normal and disordered communication processes. In addition, the Council makes recommendations on applications for grants and cooperative agreements for research and research training, and other programs related to normal and disordered communication processes, including diseases and disorders of hearing, balance, smell, taste, voice, speech, and language, and may recommend projects of high programmatic relevance. This mission is met effectively during the three meetings that are held each year. Council routinely evaluates the Strategic Plan of the NIDCD, proposed initiatives, and topics of special interest, including the development of future researchers through the use of research training and career development mechanisms, and the merit of using multi-project versus single-project research grant awards. The Council provides essential advice on which research and training applications should be awarded with Federal funds, and is careful to consider the strategic and programmatic needs of the public.

COSTS

1. Payments to Non-Federal Members*		1. Est Paymnts to Non-Fed Membrs Nxt FY*
2. Payments to Federal Members*		2. Est. Payments to Fed Members Next FY*
3. Payments to Federal Staff*		3. Estimated Payments to Federal Staff*
4. Payments to Consultants*		4. Est. Payments to Consultants Next FY*
5. Travel Reimb. For Non-Federal Membrs*		5. Est Travel Reimb Non-Fed Membr nxtFY*
6. Travel Reimb. For Federal Members*		6. Est Travel Reimb For Fed Members*
7. Travel Reimb. For Federal Staff*		7. Est. Travel Reimb to Fed Staf Nxt FY*
8. Travel Reimb. For Consultants*		8. Est Travel Reimb to Consltnts Nxt FY*
10. Other Costs		10. Est. Other Costs Next FY*
11. Total Costs	$0.00	11. Est. Total Next FY*	$0.00
Date Cost Last Modified	3/14/2025 9:37 AM	Est. Fed Staff Support Next FY*
Federal Staff Support (FTE)*		Est Cost Remarks
Cost Remarks

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