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2022 OSTP Public Access Policy Memo

This guide will assist users in understanding the 2022 OSTP Public Access Memo (the "Nelson" memo)

Where are the Most Recent Public Access Policies from the Federal Funding Agencies?

Federal Agency Public Access Plans (Updates)

The Federal Funding Agencies subject to the 2022 OSTP Public Access Policy Memo are currently developing their Public Access Plans, slated to go into effect by December 31, 2025 at the latest.

At this point (May 2025), only the SPARC Agency Updates page is providing the current information from each agency.