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Because of a lapse in government funding, the information on this website may not be up to date, transactions submitted via the website may not be processed, and the agency may not be able to respond to inquiries until appropriations are enacted. The NIH Clinical Center (the research hospital of NIH) is open. For more details about its operating status, please visit cc.nih.gov. Updates regarding government operating status and resumption of normal operations can be found at opm.gov.

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NIH offices with critical inter-office specials or express mail that cannot wait the next scheduled mail collection/delivery should contact the Mail Customer Service Branch to arrange for a special mail pick-up. Inter-office specials and accountable mail (USPS Express, Registered, Certified and Delivery Confirmation) is delivered to the appropriate individual and/or office within 24-hours of receipt at our main mail center. A signature receipt is necessary for these items​
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