[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 45, Volume 3]

[Revised as of October 1, 2005]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 45CFR689.10]



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                        TITLE 45--PUBLIC WELFARE

 

                 CHAPTER VI--NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION

 

PART 689_RESEARCH MISCONDUCT--Table of Contents

 

Sec. 689.10  Appeals.



    (a) An affected individual or institution may appeal to the Director 

in writing within 30 days after receiving the Deputy Director's written 

decision. The Deputy Director's decision becomes a final administrative 

action if it is not appealed within the 30 day period.

    (b) The Director may appoint an uninvolved NSF officer or employee 

to review an appeal and make recommendations.

    (c) The Director will normally inform the appellant of a final 

decision within 60 days after receiving the appeal. That decision will 

be the final administrative action of the Foundation