Comment Period Extended for White House-led Online Forum Discussing Public Access

Science Magazine recently posted the news item, "White House Mulls Plan to Broaden Access to Published Papers", about the online discussion now underway at the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) web site. OSTP has requested feedback on extending public access requirements for publicly-funded research beyond NIH to include additional federal agencies. Post comments or read the blog on the OSTP web site. The period for open comment has been extended to January 21st, 2010.