Policy Perspective
The_Goal_Protecting_Fundamental_Research_-_Handout_from_February_2001_Session
The handout from the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) session in February 2001 addresses concerns regarding the impact of expanded export controls, specifically the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR), on fundamental research at universities. It references National Security Decision Directive 189 (NSDD 189), which affirms that unclassified, fundamental research intended for pub
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
RITDDraft9-9-09sws.doc
The document from the Council on Governmental Relations presents a comprehensive analysis of the policies, regulations, and institutional responsibilities concerning rights in technical data and computer software arising from federally funded research in the United States. Unlike the standardized framework established under the Bayh-Dole Act for inventions, the management of rights in data and sof
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
Joint_COGR-AAU_Letter_Commenting_on_Development_of_Specific_Ethologically_Approipriate_Standards_for_Non-human_Primates_in_Research
The joint letter from the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) and the Association of American Universities (AAU), dated August 3, 2015, presents comments on a petition urging the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to introduce specific ethologically appropriate standards for nonhuman primates in research settings. The letter responds to requests that the Animal Welfare Act (AWA) r
September_4_2015_-_COGR_Comment_Letter_to_the_Department_of_Labor_Wage_and_Hour_Division_Regarding_RIN_1235-AA11 (4)
The commented letter from the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), dated September 4, 2015, addresses the U.S. Department of Labor's proposal to significantly raise the minimum salary threshold for exempt employees under Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) rules (RIN 1235-AA11). COGR, representing 190 research universities and affiliated institutions, expresses concern that more than doublin
September_24_2015_COGR_Letter_to_OMB_on_UG_Deviations (4)
The Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), representing major research universities, submitted a letter to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) on September 24, 2015, highlighting widespread deviations by federal agencies from the Uniform Guidance (UG) codified in 2 CFR 200.107. The letter details specific examples of federal funding announcements and award notices that impose requirements
DFARJointCOGR_AAUFeb2916 (3)
The letter, jointly submitted by the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) and the Association of American Universities (AAU), addresses the Department of Defense’s (DoD) revised Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clauses 252.204-7008 and 252.204-7012 concerning safeguarding covered defense information. The associations—which collectively represent a large network of prom
COGR_DS-2_Oct_10_2014
The Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), a collective representing leading research universities, addressed a letter to officials at the Office of Federal Financial Management regarding concerns about the impending implementation of the Uniform Guidance scheduled for December 26th, 2014. While expressing appreciation for the government's efforts to enhance the effectiveness and efficienc
June2011NIHRFIResponse
The document is a formal letter from the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), an organization representing over 180 major research universities and affiliated institutes, to the A-21 Task Force of the National Science and Technology Council. Dated July 28, 2011, the letter responds to a Request for Information regarding the reduction of cost and administrative burden associated with federal c
