Policy Perspective
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
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
FAIR comment letter 4-8-16jb1
The document is a formal letter dated April 8, 2016, from the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), representing 190 research universities and institutes, to Mr. James McCaffery at the Department of the Interior (DOI). In the letter, COGR addresses concerns regarding the proposed Financial Assistance Interior Regulation (FAIR), focusing on how conflict of interest (COI) policies are structured
