[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 146 (Monday, July 30, 2012)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 44439-44441] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2012-18435]

NATIONAL AERONATICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

14 CFR Part 1275

[Docket Number NASA-0031] RIN 2700-AD84

Research Misconduct

AGENCY: National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

ACTION: Direct final rule.

SUMMARY: The NASA Research Misconduct rule describes procedures to be used by NASA for the handling of allegations of research misconduct. This direct final rule makes non-substantive changes to the policy governing the handling of allegations of research misconduct and updates to reflect organizational changes that have occurred in the Agency. The revisions to this rule are part of NASA's retrospective plan under EO 13563 completed in August 2011. NASA's full plan can be accessed at: http://www.nasa.gov/open/.

DATES: This direct final rule is effective on September 28, 2012, unless adverse comment is received by August 29, 2012. If adverse comment is received, NASA will publish a timely withdrawal of the rule in the Federal Register.

ADDRESSES: Comments must be identified with RN 2700-AD84 and may be sent to NASA via the Federal E-Rulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for submitted comments. Please note that NASA will post all comments on the Internet with changes, including any personal information provided.

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NASA Direct Final Rule: Research Misconduct