[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 45, Volume 3]
[Revised as of October 1, 2002]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 45CFR689.7]

[Page 240]
 
                        TITLE 45--PUBLIC WELFARE
 
                 CHAPTER VI--NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
 
PART 689--RESEARCH MISCONDUCT--Table of Contents
 
Sec. 689.7  Pending proposals and awards.

    (a) Upon learning of alleged research misconduct OIG will identify 
potentially implicated awards or proposals and when appropriate, will 
ensure that program, grant, and contracting officers handling them are 
informed (subject to Sec. 689.6(c)).
    (b) Neither a suspicion or allegation of research misconduct nor a 
pending inquiry or investigation will normally delay review of 
proposals. To avoid influencing reviews, reviewers or panelists will not 
be informed of allegations or of ongoing inquiries or investigations. 
However, if allegations, inquiries, or investigations have been rumored 
or publicized, the responsible Program Director may consult with OIG 
and, after further consultation with the Office of General Counsel, 
either defer review, inform reviewers to disregard the matter, or inform 
reviewers of the status of the matter.