(a) This subpart applies to all observational research involving children as subjects, conducted or supported by EPA. This includes research conducted in EPA facilities by any person and research conducted in any facility by EPA employees.

(b) Exemptions at §26.104(d)(1) and (d)(3) through (8) are applicable to this subpart. The exemption at §26.104(d)(2) regarding educational tests is also applicable to this subpart. However, the exemption at §26.104(d)(2) for research involving survey or interview procedures or observations of public behavior does not apply to research covered by this subpart, except for research involving observation of public behavior when the investigator(s) do not participate in the activities being observed.

(c) The exceptions, additions, and provisions for waiver as they appear in §26.101(c) through (i) are applicable to this subpart.

[71 FR 6168, Feb. 6, 2006, as amended at 84 FR 35318, July 23, 2019]