§422.9. Documents required.
2 C.F.R. § 422.9
A research institution that conducts USDA-funded extramural research must maintain the following documents related to an allegation of research misconduct at the research institution:
A written statement describing the original allegation;
A copy of the formal notification presented to the subject of the allegation;
A written report describing the inquiry stage and its outcome including copies of all supporting documentation;
A description of the methods and procedures used to gather and evaluate information pertinent to the alleged misconduct during inquiry and investigation stages;
A written report of the investigation, including the evidentiary record and supporting documentation;
A written statement of the findings; and
If applicable, a statement of recommended corrective actions, and any response to such a statement by the subject of the original allegation, and/or other interested parties, including any corrective action plan.
The research institution must retain the documents specified in paragraph (a) of this section for at least 3 years following the final adjudication of the alleged research misconduct.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Authority
Authority: 5 U.S.C. 301; 7 CFR 2610.1(c); Federal Policy on Research Misconduct (65 FR 76260)
Source
Source: 89 FR 68333, Aug. 26, 2024, unless otherwise noted.