Comment Letter
FINAL_COGR_AAU_Comments_Ethological Petition_USDA_August 2015
The Association of American Universities (AAU) and the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), representing leading research universities and institutes, submitted a joint response opposing a petition received by the USDA requesting the development of specific "ethologically appropriate" standards for the care of nonhuman primates in research facilities. The petition seeks amendments t
NAS_Part_1_COGR_Response (1)
The document is the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR)'s response to the National Academy of Sciences' report on optimizing federal research regulations and reporting requirements for academic research institutions. COGR broadly expresses support for the report’s recommendations aimed at reducing administrative burden and increasing efficiency in the management of federal research
October_30_2015-_COGR-AAU_Joint_Letter_on_DFARS_Case_2013-D018 (2)
The joint letter from the Association of American Universities (AAU) and the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) addresses significant concerns regarding the interim Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) rule, Case 2013-D018, which expands safeguarding and reporting requirements for controlled defense information. The organizations, representing numerous leading U.S. resea
COGR Letter to DOD on COI Requirements
The document represents a comprehensive guide and formal communication pertaining to the procedures, requirements, and regulatory framework for submitting medical research proposals to the U.S. Department of Defense’s Defense Health Program, particularly those managed by the U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command (USAMRMC). It consists of detailed application instructions, policy clarific
Final Comments on NIH Guidelines on Recombinant or Synthetic Nucelic Acid Molecules
The Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), representing 190 research universities and associated medical centers, submitted comments to the NIH Office of Science Policy regarding proposed amendments to the NIH Guidelines for Research Involving Recombinant or Synthetic Nucleic Acid Molecules. COGR generally supports the NIH’s intentions to streamline oversight of human gene transfer protocols by
Food_and_Drug_Administration_Clinical_Misconduct_Guidance
The document is a formal comment submitted by the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) regarding the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) interim rule for additional safeguards in clinical investigations involving children and FDA-regulated products. The letter commends the FDA for aligning its regulations (21 CFR Part 50 and 56) with those of the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
National_Science_Foundation_Revision_to_Research_Misconduct
The document is a formal correspondence from the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), represented by President Katharina Phillips, to Anita Eisenstadt, Assistant General Counsel at the National Science Foundation (NSF). Dated February 20, 2002, the letter addresses the NSF's proposed revision to its Research Misconduct rule (45 CFR Part 689), which aligns NSF’s regulations with the Feder
Modifications_on_HIPAA_Privacy_Rules
The document is a formal letter from the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), representing over 145 research-intensive U.S. universities, addressed to Secretary Tommy G. Thompson of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Authored by Katharina Phillips, the letter responds to proposed modifications of the HIPAA Privacy Rule, specifically as they relate to research activities i
Department_of_State_Amendments_to_ITAR
The Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) submitted formal comments to the U.S. Department of State regarding recent amendments to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) as published in March 2002. COGR expresses appreciation for the State Department’s reaffirmation that fundamental research at universities and public domain information are not subject to ITAR restrictions, consis
COGR -DOL-OT (3)
The document is a formal letter from the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), an association of 190 prominent research universities and affiliated academic institutions, addressed to the U.S. Department of Labor in response to proposed changes regarding overtime pay exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). COGR expresses concern over the Department of Labor’s proposal to signific
