Policy Perspective
COGR Submits Comments to USDA on Proposal Rule on Standards for Birds Not Bred for Use in Research Under AWA
The document is a formal comment letter submitted by the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), an association representing nearly 200 U.S. research universities and related institutions, to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA APHIS) concerning a proposed rule on standards for birds not bred for use in research under the Animal Welfare Act (AWA)
COGR Submits Comments to NASA on T&C's Affecting Procurement
COGR submitted formal comments in response to NASA's proposed requirement for recipients of financial assistance awards to obtain quotations from small and/or minority businesses, women's business enterprises, or labor surplus area firms for acquisitions exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold. While COGR expresses strong support for President Biden’s Executive Order 13985 on advancing raci
COGR Submits Response to NIH on Suggestions on the Draft NIH Chief Officer for Scientific Workforce Diversity Strategic Plan for FY 2022-2026 (NOT-OD-22-061) RFI
The Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), representing nearly 200 U.S. research universities and related institutions, provided formal feedback in response to the NIH’s Request for Information on its Draft Strategic Plan for Scientific Workforce Diversity for 2022-2026. COGR commended NIH’s efforts toward diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) and acknowledged alignment between
COGR Submits Comment Letter to NIH on NOT-OD-22-064
The Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), which represents nearly 200 major U.S. research universities and related institutions, submitted formal comments in response to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Notice NOT-OD-22-064, seeking input on supplemental guidance for data management and sharing, especially regarding research involving American Indian and Alaskan Native (AI/AN) communiti
Summary of USDA APHIS Proposed Rule
The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has proposed a rule to amend Animal Welfare Act (AWA) regulations by introducing comprehensive standards for the care, handling, treatment, and transportation of birds not bred specifically for research. The rule, published in February 2022, would affect a range of stakeholders, including dealers, breeders, exhibitors, transporters, and r
COGR Submits Letter to NIH on Genomic Data Sharing Policy RFI (NOT-OD-22-029)
The Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), representing 200 U.S. research universities and affiliated institutions, submitted comments to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) on proposed updates and long-term considerations for the NIH Genomic Data Sharing (GDS) Policy. COGR commends NIH’s efforts to solicit public input on balancing the imperative of data sharing—essential for scientific pr
COGR Submits Comment Letter to OSTP Concerning January 2022 Guidance for Implementing NSPM-33
This letter contains COGR’s comments regarding the Implementation Guidance for National Security Presidential Memorandum 33, and stresses the need for transparency, a risk-based approach, and cross-agency consistency.
Summary of NSTC Guidance for Implementing National Security Presidential Memorandum 33 Disclosure Requirements
The NSTC Guidance for Implementing National Security Presidential Memorandum 33 (NSPM-33) Disclosure Requirements, Version 2.0 (January 11, 2022), outlines uniform protocols and standards for disclosure requirements mandated for U.S. Government-supported research and development activities. The guidance acts as a foundational step toward harmonizing disclosure policies across federal research agen
Summary of NSTC Guidance for Implementing National Security Presidential Memorandum 33: Provisions Regarding DPIs, Consequences, Information Sharing and Research Security Programs
This summary highlights key points of the NSPM-33 Guidance that address the other topics covered by the document: DPIs, consequences, information sharing, and research security programs.
