[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 236 (Thursday, December 7, 2000)]
[Notices]
[Page 76647]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-31152]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Office of the Secretary


Final PHS Policy for Instruction in the Responsible Conduct of 
Research

AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, HHS.

ACTION: Announcement of Final ``PHS Policy for Instruction in the 
Responsible Conduct of Research.''

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SUMMARY: The Office of Research Integrity (ORI) in collaboration with 
the Agency Research Integrity Liaison Officers for each of the Public 
Health Service (PHS) Operating Divisions, announced on July 21, 2000, 
(65 FR 45381) the availability for public comment of a Draft PHS Policy 
for Instruction in the Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) for 
extramural institutions receiving PHS funds for research or research 
training. The comment period closed on September 21, 2000.
    In response to public comment, ORI and the PHS agencies have made 
substantial revisions to the draft policy and hereby announce the final 
``PHS Policy on Instruction in the Responsible Conduct of Research.'' 
The final policy, a summary of comments and revisions to the policy 
made in response thereto, a list of available resources for RCR 
education programs, and Frequently Asked Questions and Answers on the 
policy are located at http://ori.hhs.gov> or may be obtained from ORI 
at 5515 Security Lane, Suite 700, Rockville, Maryland 20852, Phone: 
301-443-5300. Public comments on the draft policy are available for 
public inspection on ORI's premises from Monday-Friday between 9 a.m. 
and 5 p.m. Please call ORI for an appointment time.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Barbara Bullman, J.D., Senior Program 
Analyst, Division of Education and Integrity, Office of Research 
Integrity, Rockwall II, Suite 700, 5515 Security Lane, Rockville, MD 
20852, 301-443-5300.

Chris B. Pascal,
Director, Office of Research Integrity.
[FR Doc. 00-31152 Filed 12-6-00; 8:45 am]
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