(J) Notification to federal agencies. (1) The RIO shall immediately notify the cognizant federal funding agency and the office of research integrity if at any time during an inquiry or investigation conducted under this policy it is determined that any of the following conditions exist: (a) Health or safety of the public is at risk, including an immediate need to protect human or animal subjects; (b) Research activities should be suspended; (c) Federal or department of health and human services resources or interests are threatened; (d) There is an immediate need to protect the interests of those involved in the research misconduct proceedings; (e) It is probable that the alleged incident is going to be reported publicly prematurely in order to protect the rights of those involved and to safeguard evidence; (f) There is a reasonable indication of possible violations of civil or criminal law; (g) The research community or public should be informed. (2) When alleged misconduct involves employees or students conducting research supported by federal agency sponsors, additional agency notification requirements apply as follows: (a) When on the basis of an inquiry it is determined that an investigation is warranted, the RIO shall notify the cognizant federal funding agency in writing on or before the date of investigation begins that an investigation is being commenced. The notification should inform the cognizant federal agency, at a minimum, of the name of the person(s) against whom the allegation(s) have been made, the general nature of the allegation(s), and the federal grant application(s) or award(s) involved.
(J) Notification to federal agencies. (1) The RIO shall immediately notify the cognizant federal funding agency and the office of research integrity if at any time during an inquiry or investigation conducted under this policy it is determined that any of the following conditions exist: (a) Health or safety of the public is at risk, including an immediate need to protect human or animal subjects; (b) Research activities should be suspended; (c) Federal or department of health and human services resources or interests are threatened; (d) There is an immediate need to protect the interests of those involved in the research misconduct proceedings; (e) It is probable that the alleged incident is going to be reported publicly prematurely in order to protect the rights of those involved and to safeguard evidence; (f) There is a reasonable indication of possible violations of civil or criminal law; (g) The research community or public should be informed. (2) When alleged misconduct involves employees or students conducting research supported by federal agency sponsors, additional agency notification requirements apply as follows: (a) When on the basis of an inquiry it is determined that an investigation is warranted, the RIO shall notify the cognizant federal funding agency in writing on or before the date of investigation begins that an investigation is being commenced. The notification should inform the cognizant federal agency, at a minimum, of the name of the person(s) against whom the allegation(s) have been made, the general nature of the allegation(s), and the federal grant application(s) or award(s) involved.
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