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Scientific Integrity
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Policies and Practices

EPA has many clearly articulated policies, procedures, and best practices in place that relate to scientific integrity. These enhance the culture of scientific integrity at EPA and protect against scientific misconduct by any Agency employees, including managers and other Agency leadership. You can find links for the policy, statutes, and other resources below.

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  • Scientific Integrity Policies
  • Procedures 
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Scientific Integrity Policies

  • EPA's Scientific Integrity Policy
  • Environmental Protection Agency Acquistion Regulation (EPAAR); Scientific Integrity (Contracts Clause)
  • EPA General Terms and Conditions Effective October 1, 2018 (Scientific Integrity Language for Grants)
  • Policy and Procedures for Addressing Research Misconduct EPA Order 3120.5

Procedures

Coordination Procedures for Allegations

Coordination Procedures were developed with the Office of Inspector General to promote the efficient evaluation and disposition of decisions regarding scientific misconduct allegations.

  • Coordination Procedures between the Scientific Integrity Official and the Office of Inspector General Regarding Scientific Misconduct Allegations

Differing Scientific Opinions

  • Approaches for Expressing and Resolving Differing Scientific Opinions 

Best Practices

  • Authorship Best Practices
  • Best Practices for Clearance of Scientific Products at EPA
  • Scientific Integrity
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Last updated on January 11, 2022
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