Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: May 6, 2024) |
Title 42 - Public Health |
Chapter I - Public Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services |
SubChapter H - Health Assessments and Health Effects Studies of Hazardous Substances Releases and Facilities |
Part 93 - Public Health Service Policies on Research Misconduct |
Subpart C - Responsibilities of Institutions |
The Institutional Investigation |
§ 93.311 - Investigation time limits.
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§ 93.311 Investigation time limits.
(a) Time limit for completing an investigation. An institution must complete all aspects of an investigation within 120 days of beginning it, including conducting the investigation, preparing the report of findings, providing the draft report for comment in accordance with § 93.312, and sending the final report to ORI under § 93.315.
(b) Extension of time limit. If unable to complete the investigation in 120 days, the institution must ask ORI for an extension in writing.
(c) Progress reports. If ORI grants an extension, it may direct the institution to file periodic progress reports.