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
- 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.