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EPA Information Collection Renewal for Human Subjects Environmental Research

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking public comment on the renewal of an information collection related to environmental research involving human subjects. - Government Buyer: - Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - Responsible for regulating pesticides under FIFRA and FFDCA - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or vendors are specified, as this is not a procurement of products or services - Products/Services Requested: - Submission of study protocols and reports for environmental research involving human subjects - No part numbers or purchase quantities specified - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Mandatory compliance with ethical standards for human research - Submission of information both before and after research activities - Applies to entities conducting research regulated by EPA under 40 CFR 26 - Estimated 13 respondents with a total annual burden of 6,237 hours - No products or services are being procured; this is an information collection activity only

Description

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted an information collection request (ICR) for review and approval concerning protocols and study reports related to environmental research involving human subjects. This ICR is a renewal of an existing collection currently approved through April 30, 2026. The collection involves submission of study protocols to EPA and institutional review boards prior to initiating research involving human subjects, as well as reporting on completed studies. Public comments on this renewal are open until May 26, 2026.

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