October 9, 2012 – Today, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force posted for public comment its draft Research Plan on screening for hepatitis B virus infection in nonpregnant adolescents and adults. The draft Research Plan is available for review and public comment from October 9 to November 6, 2012. To review the draft Research Plan and submit comments, go to /uspstf/public-comments-and-nominations/opportunity-for-public-comment.