# Administrative Actions for Noncompliance; Lesser Administrative Actions; Confirmation of Effective Date
> **Food and Drug Administration** · Direct final rule; confirmation of effective date. · Published 2016-07-21 · Effective 2016-04-04 · 81 FR 47288
## Document
- **Document number:** 2016-17186
- **Category:** other
- **Sub-agency:** Food and Drug Administration
- **Federal Register citation:** 81 FR 47288
- **CFR reference:** 21 CFR 56
- **Publication date:** 2016-07-21
- **Effective date:** 2016-04-04
- **HHS docket:** Docket No. FDA-2015-N-5052
## Abstract

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is confirming the effective date of August 17, 2016, for the direct final rule that appeared in the Federal Register of April 4, 2016. The direct final rule amends the regulations describing lesser administrative actions that may be imposed on an Institutional Review Board (IRB) that has failed to comply with applicable regulations. We are taking this action to ensure clarity and improve the accuracy of the regulations. This document confirms the effective date of the direct final rule.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/07/21/2016-17186/administrative-actions-for-noncompliance-lesser-administrative-actions-confirmation-of-effective)
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