Policy Perspective
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.
COGR Releases a Summary of NSTC Guidance for Implementing NSPM-33’s Disclosure Requirements & Other Provisions
This summary highlights key points of the NSPM-33 Guidance’s disclosure requirements, including comparison of those provisions with current NIH and NSF requirements in this area.
COGR Submits Letter to OSTP on Reducing Administrative Burden
This letter provides specific suggestions to OSTP for achieving its objective of reducing administrative burden associated with federally funded research, including suggestions regarding research security requirements. Posted December 21, 2021
COGR Submits Comment Letter to NSF in Response to "Notice of a New System of Records: (SORN)
This letter provides comments regarding to NSF concerning its Privacy Act notice of a new system of records that describes the use of a data analytics tool to analyze information collected from researcher disclosures. Posted December 8, 2021
