40 CFR 26.404 - Observational research not involving greater than minimal risk.

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Title 40 - Protection of Environment last revised: Dec 22, 2026

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§ 26.404 - Observational research not involving greater than minimal risk.

EPA will conduct or fund observational research in which the IRB finds that no greater than minimal risk to children is presented, only if the IRB finds that adequate provisions are made for soliciting the assent of the children and the permission of their parents or guardians, as set forth in § 26.406.

authority: 5 U.S.C. 301; 7 U.S.C. 136a(a) and 136w(a)(1); 21 U.S.C. 346a(e)(1)(C); sec. 201, Pub. L. 109-54, 119 Stat. 531; and 42 U.S.C. 300v-1(b)

source: 56 FR 28012, 28022, June 18, 1991, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 40 CFR 26.404