February 20, 2014 – The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force posted today a draft Research Plan on screening for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease using spirometry. The draft Research Plan is available for review and public comment from February 20 through March 19, 2014. To review the draft Research Plan and submit comments, go to /uspstf/public-comments-and-nominations/opportunity-for-public-comment.