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Scientific Integrity

  • Office of Science and Technology Policy released A Framework for Federal Scientific Integrity Policy and Practice

    Learn more about OSTP's A Framework for Federal Scientific Integrity Policy and Practice

  • EPA FY 2022-2026 Strategic Plan Cross-Agency Strategy #1 Ensure Scientific Integrity and Science-Based Decision Making

    Learn more about EPA's Cross-Agency Strategy #1

  • Updated Scientific Integrity Definition

    Scientific Integrity is the adherence to professional practices, ethical behavior, and the principles of honesty and objectivity when conducting, managing, using the results of, and communicating about science and scientific activities. Inclusivity, transparency, and protection from inappropriate influence are hallmarks of scientific integrity.

  • New Scientific Integrity Performance Standards for SES, SL/ST Employees

    Learn more about the new FY 2023 performance standards on scientific integrity  

Welcome to the EPA Scientific Integrity homepage

Scientific integrity at EPA is the adherence to professional practices, ethical behavior, and the principles of honesty and objectivity when conducting, managing, using the results of, and communicating about science and scientific activities. Inclusivity, transparency, and protection from inappropriate influence are hallmarks of scientific integrity. Scientific integrity is the responsibility of every EPA employee, political employee, contractor, grantee, volunteer and collaborator who conducts, utilizes, supervises, manages, communicates, or influences scientific activities. For the latest Scientific Integrity activities, visit What’s New in Scientific Integrity.

Policies and Practices

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  • Scientific Integrity Policy
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Reporting a Concern

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  • Seeking Advice or Assistance
  • Reporting an Allegation of a Loss of Scientific Integrity
  • Whistleblower Protections at EPA

Annual Reports

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  • Scientific Integrity Annual Reports

Surveys

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  • Scientific Integrity Surveys

Outreach, Training, and Publications

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  • Training
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  • Scientific Integrity Publications

Resources

Contact info for SIO, DSIO, and OIG
  • Contact EPA's Scientific Integrity Official
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  • Resources & FAQs
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Last updated on January 19, 2023
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