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be required. This provision is applica- Subpart 1221.1—NASA Seal, NASA ble to articles brought to the U.S. from Insignia, NASA Logotype, space whether or not the articles were NASA Program Identifiers, launched into space aboard a NASA ve- NASA Flags, and the Agen- hicle. cy’s Unified Visual Commu- nications System PART 1221—THE NASA SEAL AND
OTHER DEVICES, AND THE CON- AUTHORITY: 42 U.S.C. 2472(a) and 2473(c)(1). GRESSIONAL SPACE MEDAL OF SOURCE: 58 FR 58944, Nov. 5, 1993, unless HONOR otherwise noted.
Subpart 1221.1—NASA Seal, NASA Insignia, § 1221.100 Scope. NASA Logotype, NASA Program Identi- This subpart sets forth the policy fiers, NASA Flags, and the Agency’s governing the use of the NASA Seal, Unified Visual Communications System the NASA Insignia, NASA Logotype, Sec. NASA Program Identifiers, and the 1221.100 Scope. NASA Flags. This subpart also estab- 1221.101 Policy. lishes and sets forth the concept and 1221.102 Establishment of the NASA Seal. scope of the NASA Unified Visual Com- 1221.103 Establishment of the NASA Insig- munications System and prescribes the nia. policy and guidelines for implementa- 1221.104 Establishment of the NASA Logo- tion of the system. type. 1221.105 Establishment of the NASA Pro- § 1221.101 Policy. gram Identifiers. (a) The NASA Seal, the NASA Insig- 1221.106 Establishment of the NASA Flag. nia, NASA Logotype, NASA Program 1221.107 Establishment of the NASA Admin- Identifiers, the NASA Flags, and the istrator’s, Deputy Administrator’s, and Agency’s Unified Visual Communica- Associate Deputy Administrator’s Flags. tions System, as prescribed in § 1221.102 1221.108 Establishment of the NASA Unified through § 1221.108 of this subpart, shall Visual Communications System. be used exclusively to represent NASA, 1221.109 Use of the NASA Seal. its programs, projects, functions, ac- 1221.110 Use of the NASA Insignia. tivities, or elements. The use of any de- 1221.111 Use of the NASA Logotype. vices other than those provided by or 1221.112 Use of the NASA Program Identifi- subsequently approved in accordance ers. with the provisions of this subpart is 1221.113 Use of the NASA Flags. prohibited. 1221.114 Approval of new or change propos- als. (b) The use of the devices prescribed 1221.115 Violations. in this section shall be governed by the 1221.116 Compliance and enforcement. provisions of this subpart. The use of the devices prescribed in this section Subpart 1221.2—The Congressional Space for any purpose other than as author- Medal of Honor ized by this subpart is prohibited. Their misuse shall be subject to the 1221.200 Scope. penalties authorized by statute, as set 1221.201 Basis for award of the medal. forth in § 1221.115 and shall be reported 1221.202 Description of the medal. as provided in § 1221.116. 1221.203 Nominations. (c) Any proposal for a new NASA In- 1221.204 Proceedings of the NASA Incentive signia, NASA Logotype, NASA Pro- Awards Board. gram Identifier, or for modification to APPENDIX A TO PART 1221—CONGRESSIONAL those prescribed in this section shall be SPACE MEDAL OF HONOR processed in accordance with § 1221.114.
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§ 1221.102 Establishment of the NASA 1961. The NASA Seal, established by Seal. the President, is the Seal of the Agen- cy and symbolizes the achievements The NASA Seal was established by and goals of NASA and the United Executive Order 10849 (24 FR 9559), No- States in aeronautical and space ac- vember 27, 1959, as amended by Execu- tivities. The NASA Seal shall be used tive Order 10942 (24 FR 4419), May 22, as set forth in § 1221.109.
§ 1221.103 Establishment of the NASA sign element for visual communica- Insignia. tions formerly reserved for the NASA The NASA Insignia was designed by Logotype. The NASA Insignia shall be the Army Institute of Heraldry and ap- used as set forth in § 1221.110, the NASA proved by the Commission of Fine Arts Graphics Standards Manual, NASA In- and the NASA Administrator. It sym- signia Standards Supplement, and any bolizes NASA’s role in aeronautics and related NASA directive or specification space and is established by the NASA approved by the NASA Administrator Administrator as the signature an de- and published subsequent hereto.
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§ 1221.104 Establishment of the NASA NASA Administrator. It symbolizes Logotype. NASA’s role in aeronautics and space The NASA Logotype was approved by from 1975 to 1992 and has been retired. the Commission of Fine Arts and the
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The NASA Logotype shall be used as set forth in § 1221.111.
§ 1221.105 Establishment of NASA Pro- § 1221.106 Establishment of the NASA gram Identifiers. Flag. A separate and unique identifier may The NASA Flags for interior and ex- be designed and approved in connection terior use were created by the NASA with or in commemoration of a major Administrator in January 1960. Com- NASA program. Each approved identi- plete design, size, and color of the fier shall be officially identified by its NASA interior and exterior flags for title such as ‘‘Apollo,’’ ‘‘Skylab,’’ ‘‘Vi- manufacturing purposes are detailed in king,’’ ‘‘Space Shuttle,’’ ‘‘Space Sta- U.S. Army QMG Drawing 5–1–269, revi- tion,’’ or a major NASA anniversary. sion September 14, 1960. The NASA NASA Program Identifiers shall be Flags shall be used as set forth in used as set forth in § 1221.112 pursuant to approval as set forth in § 1221.114. § 1221.113.
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§ 1221.107 Establishment of the NASA NASA Administrator, Deputy Adminis- Administrator’s, Deputy Adminis- trator, and Associate Deputy Adminis- trator’s, and Associate Deputy Ad- trator. Each of these flags conforms to ministrator’s Flags. the basic design of the NASA Flag ex- (a) Concurrently with the establish- cept for the following: × ment of the NASA Flag in January (1) The size of the flag is 3 feet 4 1960, the NASA Administrator also es- feet; (2) The Administrator’s Flag has four tablished NASA Flags to represent the stars;
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(3) The Deputy Administrator’s Flag as new design standards and specifica- has three stars; and tions are developed and approved. Cop- (4) The Associate Deputy Administra- ies of the NASA Graphics Standards tor’s Flag has two stars. Manual and the NASA Insignia Stand- (b) Flags representing these senior ards Supplement may be obtained di- officials shall be used as set forth in rectly from the NASA Graphics Coordi- § 1221.113. nator, Office of Public Affairs, NASA Headquarters. § 1221.108 Establishment of the NASA (d) The Director of each Field Instal- Unified Visual Communications lation has designated an official to System. serve as Graphics Coordinator for his/ (a) The NASA Administrator directed her Installation. The Director, HQ Op- the establishment of a NASA Unified erations Division, has designated an of- Visual Communications System. The ficial to serve as the Headquarters system was developed under the Fed- Graphics Coordinator. Any changes in eral Design Improvement Program ini- these assignments shall be reported to tiated by the President in May 1972. the NASA Graphics Coordinator, NASA This system is the Agencywide pro- Headquarters, Code POS. gram by which NASA projects a con- (e) Graphics Coordinators are respon- temporary, business-like, progressive, sible for ensuring compliance with the and forward-looking image through the NASA Graphics Standards Manual, the use of effective design for improved NASA Insignia Standards Supplement, communications. The system provides and the NASA Unified Visual Commu- a professional and cohesive NASA iden- nications System for their respective tity by imparting continuity of graph- Installations. ics design in all layout, reproduction art, stationery, forms, publications, § 1221.109 Use of the NASA Seal. signs, films, video productions, vehi- (a) The Associate Deputy Adminis- cles, aircraft, and spacecraft markings trator shall be responsible for custody and other items. It creates a unified of the NASA Impression Seal and cus- image which is representative and sym- tody of NASA replica (plaques) seals. bolic of NASA’s progressive attitudes The NASA Seal is restricted to the fol- and programs. lowing: (b) The Associate Administrator for (1) NASA award certificates and med- Public Affairs is responsible for the de- als. velopment and implementation of the (2) NASA awards for career service. NASA Unified Visual Communications (3) Security credentials and employee System. With the development of the identification cards. NASA Unified Visual Communications (4) NASA Administrator’s docu- System, the Office of Public Affairs at ments; the Seal may be used on docu- NASA Headquarters created the NASA ments such as interagency or intergov- Graphics Standards Manual and the ernmental agreements and special re- NASA Insignia Standards Supplement ports to the President and Congress, which are the official guides for the use and on other documents, at the discre- and application of the NASA Insignia tion of the NASA Administrator. and the NASA Unified Visual Commu- (5) Plaques; the design of the NASA nications System. Seal may be incorporated in plaques (c) The Associate Administrator for for display in Agency auditoriums, Public Affairs, NASA Headquarters, presentation rooms, lobbies, offices of has designated a NASA Graphics Coor- senior officials, and on the fronts of dinator to implement and monitor buildings occupied by NASA. A sepa- Agencywide design improvements in rate NASA seal in the form of a 15- consonance with the NASA Graphics inch, round, bronze-colored plaque on a Standards Manual, the NASA Insignia walnut-colored wood base is also avail- Standards Supplement, and the NASA able, but prohibited for use in the Unified Visual Communications Sys- above representational manner. It is tem. The NASA Graphics Coordinator restricted to use only as a presentation will develop and issue changes and ad- item by the Administrator and the ditions to the manual as required and Deputy Administrator.
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(6) The NASA Flag and the NASA Ad- (7) NASA publications, including ministrator’s, Deputy Administrator’s, pamphlets, brochures, manuals, hand- and Associate Deputy Administrator’s books, house organs, bulletins, general Flags, which incorporate the design of reports, posters, signs, charts, exhibits, the Seal. and items of similar nature for general (7) NASA prestige publications which use, as specified in the NASA Graphics represent the achievements or missions Standards Manual and the NASA Insig- of NASA as a whole. nia Standards Supplement. (8) Publications (or documents) in- (8) Briefcases or dispatch cases issued volving participation by another Gov- by NASA. ernment agency for which the other (9) Certificates covering authority to Government agency has authorized the NASA and contractor security person- use of its seal. nel to carry firearms. (b) Use of the NASA Seal for any pur- (10) NASA occupied buildings when pose other than as prescribed in this the use of the NASA Insignia is more section is prohibited, except that the appropriate than use of the NASA Seal. Associate Deputy Administrator may (b) Personal articles—NASA employees. authorize, on a case-by-case basis, the (1) Business calling cards of NASA em- use of the NASA Seal for purposes ployees may carry the imprint of the other than those prescribed when the NASA Insignia. Associate Deputy Administrator deems such use to be appropriate. (2) Limited usage on automobiles. If determined appropriate by the cog- § 1221.110 Use of the NASA Insignia. nizant Installation official, it is ac- ceptable to place a NASA Insignia The NASA Insignia is authorized for sticker on personal automobiles where use on the following: such identification will facilitate entry (a) NASA articles. (1) NASA letterhead or control of such vehicles at NASA In- stationary. stallations or parking areas. (2) Films, videotapes, and sound re- cordings produced by or for NASA. (3) Personal items used in connection (3) Wearing apparel and personal with NASA employees’ recreation asso- property items used by NASA employ- ciation activities. ees in the performance of their duties. (4) Items for sale through NASA em- (4) Required uniforms of contractor ployees’ nonappropriated fund activi- employees when performing public af- ties subject to paragraph (c) of this sec- fairs, guard or fire protection duties, tion. and similar duties within NASA Instal- (5) NASA employees shall not use the lations or at other assigned NASA duty NASA Insignia in any manner that stations, and on any required contrac- would imply that NASA endorses a tor-owned vehicles used exclusively in commercial product, service, or activ- the performance of these duties, when ity or that material of a nonofficial na- authorized by NASA contracting offi- ture represents NASA’s official posi- cers. tion. (5) Spacecraft, aircraft, automobiles, (c) Miscellaneous articles. (1) The man- trucks and similar vehicles owned by, ufacture and commercial sale of the leased to, or contractor-furnished to NASA Insignia as a separate and dis- NASA, or produced for NASA by con- tinct device in the form of an emblem, tractors, but excluding NASA-owned patch, insignia, badge, decal, vinylcal, vehicles used and operated by contrac- cloth, metal, or other material which tors for the conduct of contractor busi- would preclude NASA’s control over its ness. use or application is prohibited. (6) Equipment and facilities owned (2) Use of the NASA Uniform Patch- by, leased to, or contractor-furnished es, which incorporate the NASA Insig- to NASA, such as machinery, major nia, is authorized only as prescribed in tools, ground handling equipment, of- the NASA Graphics Standards Manual fice and shop furnishings (if appro- and the NASA Insignia Standards Sup- priate), and similar items of a perma- plement, for NASA personnel and nent nature, including those produced NASA contractor personnel identifica- for NASA by contractors. tion.
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(3) No approval for use of the NASA will be approved on a case-by-case Insignia will be authorized when its use basis by the Associate Administrator can be construed as an endorsement by for Public Affairs. NASA of a product or service. (e) The manufacture, sale, or use of (4) Items bearing the NASA Insignia any colorable imitation of the design such as souvenirs, novelties, toys, mod- of an official NASA Program Identifier els, clothing, and similar items (includ- will not be approved. ing items for sale through the NASA employees’ nonappropriated fund ac- § 1221.113 Use of the NASA Flags. tivities) may be manufactured and sold (a) The NASA Flag is authorized for only after the NASA Insignia applica- use only as follows: tion has been submitted to, and ap- (1) On or in front of NASA buildings. proved by, the Associate Administrator (2) At NASA ceremonies. for Public Affairs, or designee, NASA (3) At conferences (including display Headquarters, Washington, DC 20546. in NASA conference rooms). (d) Use of the NASA Insignia for any (4) At governmental or public appear- other purpose than as prescribed in ances of NASA executives. this section is prohibited, except that (5) In private offices of senior offi- the Associate Administrator for Public cials. Affairs may authorize on a case-by- (6) As otherwise authorized by the case basis the use of the NASA Insignia NASA Administrator or designee. for other purposes when the Associate (7) The NASA Flag must be displayed Administrator for the Public Affairs with the United States Flag. When the deems such use to be appropriate. United States Flag and the NASA Flag are displayed on a speaker’s platform § 1221.111 Use of the NASA Logotype. in an auditorium, the United States The NASA Logotype has been retired Flag must occupy the position of honor and is used only in an authentic histor- and be placed at the speaker’s right as ical context, and only with prior writ- the speaker faces the audience, with ten approval of the NASA Adminis- the NASA Flag at the speaker’s left. trator. (b) The NASA Administrator’s, Dep- uty Administrator’s and Associate § 1221.112 Use of the NASA Program Deputy Administrator’s Flags shall be Identifiers. displayed with the United States Flag (a) Official NASA Program Identifi- in the respective offices of these offi- ers will be restricted to the uses set cials but may be temporarily removed forth in this section and to such other for use at the discretion of the officials uses as the Associate Administrator for concerned. Public Affairs may specifically ap- prove. § 1221.114 Approval of new or change (b) Specific approval is given for the proposals. following uses: (a) Except for NASA Astronaut Mis- (1) Use of exact reproductions of a sion Crew Badges/Patches, any pro- badge in the form of a patch made of posal to change or modify the emblem- cloth or other material, or a decal, or atic devices set forth in this subpart or a gummed sticker on articles of wear- to introduce a new emblematic device ing apparel and personal property other than as prescribed in this subpart items; and requires the written approval of the (2) Use of exact renderings of a badge NASA Administrator with prior ap- on a coin, medal, plaque, or other com- proval and recommendation of the Di- memorative souvenirs. rector, Public Services Division. (c) The manufacture and sale or free (b) In addition to the written ap- distribution of identifiers for the uses proval of the NASA Administrator, any approved or that may be approved proposal for a new or for a modification under paragraphs (a) and (b) of this sec- to the design of the NASA Insignia tion are authorized. may also be submitted to the Commis- (d) Portrayal of an exact reproduc- sion of Fine Arts for its advice as to tion of a badge in conjunction with the the merit of the design. If approved in advertising of any product or service writing by the NASA Administrator
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and advice received from the Commis- § 1221.200 Scope. sion of Fine Arts, the NASA Insignia This subpart establishes procedures and the use of such NASA Insignia for nominating an astronaut for the must be prescribed in this subpart and Congressional Space Medal of Honor. published in the FEDERAL REGISTER. (c) Proposals to establish, change, or § 1221.201 Basis for award of the modify NASA Astronaut Crew Mission medal. Badges/Patches requires the written (a) The standard of award for the approval of the Director, Flight Crew Congressional Space Medal of Honor is Operations, Johnson Space Center; established by Pub. L. 91–76 (42 U.S.C. Center Director, Johnson Space Center; 2461) which provides that the President and the Associate Administrator for may award the Medal to any ‘‘astro- Space Flight. Decals/patches/badges naut who in the performance of his du- may be produced as soon as the ap- ties has distinguished himself by ex- proval cycle is completed. ceptionally meritorious efforts and contributions to the welfare of the Na- § 1221.115 Violations. tion and of mankind.’’ (a) NASA Seal. Any person who uses (b) Only one Congressional Space the NASA Seal in a manner other than Medal of Honor may be awarded to a person. However, for each succeeding as authorized in this subpart shall be act that would otherwise justify the subject to the provisions of Title 18 award of the Medal, the President may U.S.C. 1017. award a suitable bar or other device. (b) NASA Insignia, NASA Logotype, (c) The Medal may be awarded to any and NASA Program Identifiers. Any per- person who is or has been designated to son who uses the NASA Insignia, NASA travel in space and who has distin- Logotype, or NASA Program Identifier guished himself or herself while under- in a manner other than as authorized taking duties in preparation for, execu- in this subpart shall be subject to the tion of, or subsequent to, but in con- provisions of title 18 U.S.C. 701. nection with, a space flight. (d) The Medal may be awarded for ac- § 1221.116 Compliance and enforce- tions occurring before the effective ment. date of this subpart 1221.2, and, when In order to ensure adherence to the appropriate, posthumously. authorized uses of the NASA Seal, the NASA Insignia, the NASA Logotype, § 1221.202 Description of the medal. NASA Program Identifiers, and the The description of the Congressional NASA Flags as provided, in this sub- Space Medal of Honor, which was de- part, a report of each suspected viola- signed by the Institute of Heraldry, tion of this subpart (including the use U.S. Army, is set forth in appendix A of unauthorized NASA Insignias) or of to this subpart. Each person awarded questionable usages of the NASA Seal, the Medal also shall receive a citation the NASA Insignia, the NASA Logo- describing the basis for the award. type, NASA Program Identifiers, or the § 1221.203 Nominations. NASA Flags, shall be submitted to the Inspector General, NASA Head- (a) Formal nominations for award of quarters, in accordance with NASA the Congressional Space Medal of Management Instruction 9810.1, ‘‘The Honor on behalf of NASA will be made NASA Investigations Program.’’ by the Administrator to the President. (b) Any person may recommend to the Administrator that an astronaut be Subpart 1221.2—The Congres- nominated for award of the Medal. sional Space Medal of Honor Such a recommendation must be in writing, and must describe in concise AUTHORITY: Pub. L. 91–76, September 29, detail the events believed to warrant 1969. award of the Medal. The recommenda- SOURCE: 43 FR 15624, Apr. 14, 1978, unless tion should, if appropriate, be accom- otherwise noted. panied by supporting documentation,
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such as eyewitness statements, ex- rocket era and the imagination of the men in tracts from official records, sketches, the space program of the United States. The photographs, etc. stylized glory cloud alludes to the glory in (c) All recommendations for nomina- the coat of arms of the United States and to the high esteem of the award. The dark blue tions submitted to the Administrator voided star symbolizes the vast mysteries of or made on his own initiative will be outer space while the brilliancy of the feat is referred to the NASA Incentive Awards represented by a diamond. The eagle with Board for the purpose of investigating wings raised in the spirit of peace represents and making findings of fact and giving man’s first landing on another planet. advice to the Administrator. (d) Any recommendation involving REVERSE an astronaut who is a member of the DESCRIPTION armed services on active duty or who is employed by another agency of the The reverse bears in center the inscription ‘‘CONGRESSIONAL’’ arranged in a semi- Federal Government but temporarily circle above the inscription ‘‘SPACE MEDAL assigned or detailed to NASA shall also PRESENTED TO’’; in base is space for the be transmitted to the Secretary of De- name of the recipient and the date all within fense or the head of the employing an outer circle of fifty stars. agency, as appropriate, for his or her recommendation. SUSPENSION RIBBON (e) The Administrator will forward to DESCRIPTION the President his recommendation, and that of the astronaut’s employing A ribbon 13⁄8 inches in width consisting of 1 agency, as appropriate. the following vertical stripes: gold ⁄16 inch, dark blue 1⁄4 inch, light blue 9⁄32 inch, white 1⁄16 inch, red 1⁄16 inch, white 1⁄16 inch, light § 1221.204 Proceedings of the NASA In- 9 1 1 centive Awards Board. blue ⁄32 inch, dark blue ⁄4 inch, gold ⁄16 inch. The NASA Incentive Awards Board CABLE NOS. OF COLORS shall thoroughly consider the facts giv- Gold ...... 65021 (old gold). ing rise to a recommendation for nomi- Dark Blue ...... 70076 (independence nation and shall prepare a report for blue). the Administrator. The Board should, Blue ...... 65014 (light blue). Red ...... 65006 (scarlet). to the extent practicable, coordinate White ...... 65005. its efforts with those of the astronaut’s employing agency, as appropriate. Its SYMBOLISM final report must take into account The scarlet center line on the white band any pertinent information submitted symbolizes the courage of the astronauts in by the employing agency. the nation’s manned space program and the fire power of rockets that carry the crew APPENDIX A TO PART 1221— through the earth’s atmosphere (light blue); CONGRESSIONAL SPACE MEDAL OF HONOR the light blue is the same color as the chief of the shield of the coat of arms of the OBVERSE United States which appears on the Presi- dent’s flag. The dark blue symbolizes the DESCRIPTION hostile environment of space, the gold edge A circular green enamel wreath of laurel representing success and accomplishment. surmounted by a five-pointed gold star (with Red, white and blue are also the national vertical point downward) and issuing from colors of the United States. between each point a gold flame, the star surmounted by a light blue enamel cloud MINIATURE bank with five lobes edged in gold bearing a five-pointed dark blue enamel star DESCRIPTION fimbriated gold and charged in center with a A one-half size replica of the medal and diamond; standing upon the wreath at top suspension ribbon approximately 25⁄16 inches center a gold eagle with wings displayed. in overall length.
SYMBOLISM LAPEL EMBLEM The laurel wreath, a symbol of great DESCRIPTION achievement, with the overlapping star points, simulates space vehicles moving to A miniature of the obverse of the medal, greater accomplishments through space. The 9⁄16 inch in diameter, all gold with a diamond flames signify the dynamic energy of the in center.
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ROSETTE This includes research conducted by federal civilian employees or military DESCRIPTION personnel, except that each department One-half inch in diameter in the colors of or agency head may adopt such proce- the ribbon. dural modifications as may be appro- priate from an administrative stand- PART 1230—PROTECTION OF point. It also includes research con- HUMAN SUBJECTS ducted, supported, or otherwise subject to regulation by the federal govern- Sec. ment outside the United States. 1230.101 To what does this policy apply? 1230.102 Definitions. (1) Research that is conducted or sup- 1230.103 Assuring compliance with this pol- ported by a federal department or icy—research conducted or supported by agency, whether or not it is regulated any Federal Department or Agency. as defined in § 1230.102(e), must comply 1230.104–1230.106 [Reserved] with all sections of this policy. 1230.107 IRB membership. (2) Research that is neither con- 1230.108 IRB functions and operations. ducted nor supported by a federal de- 1230.109 IRB review of research. 1230.110 Expedited review procedures for partment or agency but is subject to certain kinds of research involving no regulation as defined in § 1230.102(e) more than minimal risk, and for minor must be reviewed and approved, in changes in approved research. compliance with §§ 1230.101, 1230.102, 1230.111 Criteria for IRB approval of re- and 1230.107 through 1230.117 of this pol- search. icy, by an institutional review board 1230.112 Review by institution. (IRB) that operates in accordance with 1230.113 Suspension or termination of IRB approval of research. the pertinent requirements of this pol- 1230.114 Cooperative research. icy. 1230.115 IRB records. (b) Unless otherwise required by de- 1230.116 General requirements for informed partment or agency heads, research ac- consent. tivities in which the only involvement 1230.117 Documentation of informed con- of human subjects will be in one or sent. more of the following categories are 1230.118 Applications and proposals lacking definite plans for involvement of human exempt from this policy: subjects. (1) Research conducted in established 1230.119 Research undertaken without the or commonly accepted educational set- intention of involving human subjects. tings, involving normal educational 1230.120 Evaluation and disposition of appli- practices, such as (i) research on regu- cations and proposals for research to be lar and special education instructional conducted or supported by a Federal De- partment or Agency. strategies, or (ii) research on the effec- 1230.121 [Reserved] tiveness of or the comparison among 1230.122 Use of Federal funds. instructional techniques, curricula, or 1230.123 Early termination of research sup- classroom management methods. port: Evaluation of applications and pro- (2) Research involving the use of edu- posals. cational tests (cognitive, diagnostic, 1230.124 Conditions. aptitude, achievement), survey proce- AUTHORITY: 5 U.S.C. 301; 42 U.S.C. 300v–1(b). dures, interview procedures or observa- SOURCE: 56 FR 28012, 28019, June 18, 1991, tion of public behavior, unless: unless otherwise noted. (i) Information obtained is recorded in such a manner that human subjects § 1230.101 To what does this policy can be identified, directly or through apply? identifiers linked to the subjects; and (a) Except as provided in paragraph (ii) any disclosure of the human sub- (b) of this section, this policy applies jects’ responses outside the research to all research involving human sub- could reasonably place the subjects at jects conducted, supported or otherwise risk of criminal or civil liability or be subject to regulation by any federal de- damaging to the subjects’ financial partment or agency which takes appro- standing, employability, or reputation. priate administrative action to make (3) Research involving the use of edu- the policy applicable to such research. cational tests (cognitive, diagnostic,
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