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EPA Order 3120.5 POLICY AND PROCEDURES FOR ADDRESSING RESEARCH MISCONDUCT

EPA has in place clearly articulated policies and procedures protecting against scientific misconduct by all Agency employees, including managers and other Agency leadership, which are summarized in the following document:

 
    • EPA Order 3120.5 POLICY AND PROCEDURES FOR ADDRESSING RESEARCH MISCONDUCT (pdf) (116.4 KB)

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    Last updated on January 10, 2025
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