[Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions]
[National Science Foundation Semiannual Regulatory Agenda
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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION (NSF)






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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION

45 CFR Ch. VI

Regulatory Agenda

AGENCY: National Science Foundation.

ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.

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SUMMARY: This final rule amends the National Science Foundation 
regulations for the protection of human subjects by changing all 
references to the Office for Protection from Research Risks (OPRR) to 
the Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP) and revising the 
footnote at the end of 45 CFR 690.101(i) by deleting the references to 
research involving fetuses, pregnant women, or human in vitro 
fertilization. This technical amendment is being made in conjunction 
with the other Federal departments and agencies that have promulgated 
the Federal Policy for the Protection of Human Subjects.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For further information on a 
particular item, call or write the individual identified as agency 
contact. General comments or inquiries about this agenda may be 
directed to Penelope C. Baker, Administrative Officer, Office of the 
General Counsel, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, 
Suite 1265, Arlington, VA 22230, (703) 292-8060.

Dated: May 24, 2004.

 Amy Northcutt,

Deputy General Counsel.

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3564        Protection of Human Subjects, Technical Amendment.....................................    3145-AA42
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3564.  PROTECTION OF HUMAN SUBJECTS, TECHNICAL 
AMENDMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 42 USC 300v-1(b)

CFR Citation: 45 CFR 690

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This final rule amends the National Science Foundation 
regulations for the protection of human subjects by changing all 
references to the Office for Protection from Research Risks (OPRR) to 
the Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP) and revising the 
footnote at the end of 45 CFR 690.101(i) by deleting the references to 
research involving fetuses, pregnant women, or human in vitro 
fertilization. This technical amendment is being made in conjunction 
with the other Federal departments and agencies that have promulgated 
the Federal Policy for the Protection of Human Subjects.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    09/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robin Fritsch, Deputy Ethics Official, National Science 
Foundation, Office of General Counsel, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 
1265, Arlington, VA 22230
Phone: 703 292-8060
Fax: 703 292-9041
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3145-AA42
[FR Doc. 04-12478 Filed 06-25-04; 8:45 am]
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