# United States Department of Agriculture Research Misconduct Regulations for Extramural Research
> **US Department of Agriculture** · Final rule. · Published 2010-08-13 · Effective 2010-08-13 · 75 FR 49357
## Document
- **Document number:** 2010-20109
- **Category:** other
- **Sub-agency:** US Department of Agriculture
- **Federal Register citation:** 75 FR 49357
- **CFR reference:** 7 CFR 3022
- **Publication date:** 2010-08-13
- **Effective date:** 2010-08-13
## Abstract

The Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) is establishing U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) regulations implementing the Federal Policy on Research Misconduct applicable to extramural research. The regulation defines research misconduct and establishes basic USDA requirements for the conduct of fair and timely investigations of alleged or suspected infractions. The regulation also includes instructions on USDA administrative actions when research misconduct is found.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2010/08/13/2010-20109/united-states-department-of-agriculture-research-misconduct-regulations-for-extramural-research)
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