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42 CFR §93.314

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The Institutional Deciding Official is responsible for making a final determination of research misconduct findings. This determination must be provided in a written decision that includes:
  1. (a)Whether the institution found research misconduct and, if so, who committed the misconduct; and
  2. (b)A description of relevant institutional actions taken or to be taken.