(a) If USDA relied on an institution to conduct an inquiry, investigation, and adjudication, the alleged person(s) should first follow the institution's appeal policy and procedures.
(b) USDA agencies' implementation procedures identify the appeal process when a finding of research misconduct is elevated to the agency.
authority: 5 U.S.C. 301; Office of Science and Technology Policy (65 FR 76260); USDA Secretary's Memorandum (SM) 2400-007; and USDA OIG,
7 CFR 2610.1(c)(4)(ix)
source: 79 FR 75992, Dec. 19, 2014, unless otherwise noted.
cite as: 2 CFR 422.13