# Proposed Federal Policy on Research Misconduct To Protect the Integrity of the Research Record

> Science and Technology Policy Office · Federal Register notice 99-26608 · published 1999-10-14



## Abstract

The Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) proposes a government-wide Federal policy for research misconduct for adoption and implementation by agencies that conduct and support research. The proposed policy addresses behavior that has the potential to affect the integrity of the research record and establishes procedural safeguards for handling allegations of research misconduct. It has been cleared by the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) and is the result of an extensive interagency development, review, and clearance process initiated in April 1996. This policy notice was developed by OSTP in consultation with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and OMB supports the solicitation of comment on the proposed policy and procedures. The policy consists of a definition of research misconduct and guidelines for handling allegations of research misconduct. Following consideration of public comments received, the agencies will be directed to implement the policy. 


## What this is

A formal finding of research misconduct under 42 CFR part 93 (HHS) or equivalent agency policy. The respondent — a researcher — was found to have engaged in fabrication, falsification, or plagiarism of research data. The federal grant funds involved are typically identified, along with the administrative actions (debarment, supervised research, manuscript correction or retraction requirements).

## Key facts

- **Federal Register document:** 99-26608
- **Title:** Proposed Federal Policy on Research Misconduct To Protect the Integrity of the Research Record
- **Publication date:** 1999-10-14
- **Issuing agency:** Science and Technology Policy Office

## Primary sources

- Federal Register HTML notice: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1999/10/14/99-26608/proposed-federal-policy-on-research-misconduct-to-protect-the-integrity-of-the-research-record
- PDF: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1999-10-14/pdf/99-26608.pdf
- Raw text: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/full_text/text/1999/10/14/99-26608.txt

## Citation

> Science and Technology Policy Office, "Proposed Federal Policy on Research Misconduct To Protect the Integrity of the Research Record", Federal Register notice 99-26608, published 1999-10-14. Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-07-09 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/research-misconduct/99-26608.

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