DoD Directive 3216.2

Department of Defense

DIRECTIVE
NUMBER 3216. 2
March 25, 2002

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SUBJECT: Protection of Human Subjects and Adherence to Ethical Standards in DoD­
Supported Research
References: (a) DoD Directive 3216.2, "Protection of Human Subjects in DoD-Supported
Research," January 7, 1983 (hereby canceled)
(b) Section 980 of title 10, United States Code
(c) Title 32, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 219, "Protection of Human
Subjects," current edition
(d) DoD Directive 6200.2, "Use of Investigational New Drugs for Force Health
Protection," August 1,2000
(e) through (m), see enclosure 1

1. REISSUANCE AND PURPOSE
This Directive:
1.1. Reissues reference (a) to update policies for protecting the rights and welfare of
humans as subjects of study in Department of Defense (DoD)-supported research, development,
test and evaluation, and other related activities hereafter referred to as "research."
1.2. Implements 10 U.S.c. 980 (reference (b».
1.3. Supports implementation of32 CFR Part 219 (reference (c», referred to as the
"Common Rule."
104. Establishes other DoD policies for the ethical conduct of research.

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2. APPLICABILITY AND SCOPE
This Directive:
2.1. Applies to the Office ofthe Secretary of Defense, the Military Departments, the
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the Combatant Commands, the Office of the Inspector
General of the Department of Defense, the Defense Agencies, the DoD Field Activities and all
other organizational entities in the Department of Defense (hereafter referred to collectively as
"the DoD Components").
2.2. Applies to research involving human subjects, as defined herein, conducted by a DoD
Component (i.e., intramural) and other research that is supported by a DoD Component (i.e.,
extramural) through a contract, grant, cooperative agreement, or other arrangement.
2.3. Does not apply to the use of investigational new drugs, biological products, or devices
for purposes of Force Health Protection. Such use is not research and is governed by DoD
Directive 6200.2 (reference (d)).
2.4. Does not apply to accepted medical practice, including the use of investigational
products in such practice, undertaken for purposes of treatment, not research. Such medical
practice is not research and is not subject to this Directive.

3. DEFINITIONS
Terms used in this Directive are as defined in enclosure 2.

4. POLICY
It is the policy of the Department of Defense that:

4.1. Protection of Human Subjects in Research. The rights and welfare of human subjects
in research supported or conducted by the DoD Components shall be protected. This protection
encompasses basic respect for persons, beneficence, and justice in the selection of subjects.
4.2. Informed Consent. In general, as required by reference (b), no DoD Component may
conduct or use appropriated funds to support research involving a human being as an
experimental subject without the prior informed consent of the subject.
4.2.1. In the case of research intended to be beneficial to the subject, if the subject
lacks capacity, due to age, condition, or other reason, to make a decision regarding consent to
participate in the research, prior consent may be provided by a legal representative of the

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subject. In any such case, the determination that research is intended to be beneficial to the
subject must be made by an Institutional Review Board (lRB) under reference (c).
4.2.2. Consistent with 10 U.S.c. 980(b) (reference (b)), the requirement for prior
informed consent under paragraph 4.2. or subparagraph 4.2.1. may be waived by the Head of a
DoD Component with respect to a specific research project to advance the development of a
medical product necessary to the Armed Forces if the research project may directly benefit the
subject and is carried out in accordance with all other applicable laws and regulations, including
21 CFR 50.24 (reference (j)).
4.3. Applicability of Federal Policy for Protection of Human Subjects in Research
4.3.1. The Department of Defense has joined with other Federal Agencies to adopt the
"Common Rule" Federal policy for protection of human subjects in research. Reference (c) is
the Department of Defense's implementation of the Common Rule. All DoD-supported and ­
conducted research shall comply with reference (c) and this Directive.
4.3.2. The IRBs of the 000 Components established under reference (c) shall consist
of members who are either Federal employees, individuals covered under the Inter-governmental
Personnel Act (lPA), or consultants consistent with the requirements established by 5 U.S.C.
31 09 (reference (e)).
4.3.3. All human subject research supported or conducted by the Department of
Defense shall be conducted under an assurance of compliance acceptable to the funding Agency.
Research performed at 000 facilities and funded by the Department of Defense shall have a
000 assurance of compliance. The DoD Components conducting or supporting research must
ensure that the investigators are familiar with the Nuremberg Code, the Belmont Report, 32 CFR
Part 219 (reference (c)), this Directive, and any related requirements.
4.4. Additional Protections for Certain Categories of Research. In addition to the
requirements of reference (c), the following requirements apply to research involving certain
subjects or purposes.
4.4.1. Research supported or conducted by the Department of Defense that affects
vulnerable classes of subjects shall meet the additional protections of 45 CFR Part 46, Subparts
B, C, and D (reference (f)) (e.g., fetuses, pregnant women, human in vitro fertilization, prisoners,
or children). For purposes of this paragraph, actions authorizing or requiring any action by an
official of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) with respect to any
requirements of reference (f) shall be under the authority of the Director, Defense Research and
Engineering.
4.4.2. The involvement of prisoners of war as human subjects of research is
prohibited.

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4.4.3. For research involving more than minimal risk (as defined in 32 CFR
219.102(i), reference (c)) to subjects, an independent medical monitor shall be appointed by
name. Medical monitors shall be physicians, dentists, psychologists, nurses, or other healthcare
providers capable of overseeing the progress of research protocols, especially issues of
individual subject/patient management and safety. Medical monitors shall be independent of the
investigative team and shall possess sufficient educational and professional experience to serve
as the subject/patient advocate.
4.4.3.1. Depending on the nature of the study, the medical monitor may be
assigned to assess one or more of the following phases of a research project: subject recruitment,
subject enrollment, data collection, or data storage and analysis.
4.4.3.2. At the discretion of the IRB, the medical monitor may be assigned to
discuss research progress with the principal investigator, interview subjects, consult on
individual cases, or evaluate adverse event reports. Medical monitors shall promptly report
discrepancies or problems to the IRB. They shall have the authority to stop a research study in
progress, remove individual subjects from a study, and take whatever steps are necessary to
protect the safety and well-being of research subjects until the IRB can assess the medical
monitor's report.
4.4.4. For research involving more than minimal risk and also involving military
personnel, unit officers and noncommissioned officers (NCOs) shall not influence the decisions
of their subordinates to participate or not to participate as research subjects. Unit officers and
senior NCOs in the chain of command shall not be present at the time of research subject
solicitation and consent during any research recruitment sessions in which members of units
under their command are afforded the opportunity to participate as research subjects. When
applicable, officers and NCOs so excluded shall be afforded the opportunity to participate as
research subjects in a separate recruitment session. During recruitment briefings to a unit where
a percentage of the unit is being recruited to participate as a group, an ombudsman not connected
in any way with the proposed research or the unit shall be present to monitor that the voluntary
nature of individual participants is adequately stressed and that the information provided about
the research is adequate and accurate.
4.4.5. Research involving use of human subjects for testing of chemical or biological
agents is generally prohibited by 50 U.S.c. 1520a (reference (g)), subject to possible exceptions
for research for prophylactic, protective, or other peaceful purposes. Any such research shall
comply with reference (g).
4.5. Education and Training on Protection of Human Subjects in Research. Awareness of
human subjects protection requirements shall be established for all DoD personnel involved in
the conduct, review, or approval of research covered by this Directive.
4.5.1. Awareness activities shall be commensurate with the duties and responsibilities
of the participants in the process of protection of human subjects of research, and compatible
with Office of Human Research Protections (OHRP) policies.
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4.5.2. Research ethics training shall be incorporated into the continuing education
program at all DoD Component activities that conduct research involving human subjects.
4.6. Inclusion of Women and Minorities in Clinical Research Projects. The selection of
subjects reflecting gender and minority participation as appropriate shall comply with section
252 of Pub. L. 103-160 (reference (h)). The Head of the DoD Component concerned may
exercise the waiver authority under this law.
4.7. Fetal Tissue Research. Fetal tissue research supported or conducted by the Department
of Defense shall comply with 42 U.s.c. 289g - 289g-2 (reference (i)).
4.8. Research Misconduct. All DoD Components shall establish procedures to monitor and
review the ethical conduct of research. The DoD Components that conduct or support research
shall ensure that data and data collection are conducted in an ethical manner. In cases in which
data are not collected in an appropriate manner, the DoD Component shall determine if the
misconduct was intentional or reckless; was an isolated event or part of a pattern; had significant
impact on the research record; or had significant impact on other researchers or institutions. The
DoD Component shall initiate and carry through on any actions that are necessary to ensure
resolution of misconduct findings. All findings of serious research misconduct under this section
shall be reported to the Director, Defense Research and Engineering.
4.9. Relationship to Other Requirements. Some activities subject to this Directive may also
be subject to regulations of other Federal Agencies, organizations, and non-U.S. entities.
Examples include: Food and Drug Administration policies regarding investigational drugs,
vaccines, biological products, or devices; multi-agency research; and international research.
Activities subject to this Directive and one or more of these other requirements shall comply
with all applicable requirements (e.g., references (c) (32 CFR 219.101 (g) and (h)), 0), (k), and
(1)).
4.10. Non-compliance. Issues related to non-compliance with this Directive by any DoD
Component, subordinate, or supported activity shall be referred initially to the next higher
management echelon to take deliberate action to resolve. All findings of serious non-compliance
under this section shall be reported to the Director, Defense Research and Engineering.

5. RESPONSIBILITIES
5.1. The Director, Defense Research and Engineering, under the Under Secretary of
Defense
Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics:
5.1.1. Shall be the single point of contact within the Department of Defense for all
matters relating to the Department of Defense's compliance with the "Common Rule" and act as
the principal DoD liaison with Agencies outside the Department of Defense on matters
pertaining to protection of human subjects in research.

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,5.1.2. May initiate updates to reference (c) and issue any DoD Instructions or other
guidance necessary to implement this Directive. With respect to matters affecting medical
research, this shall be done in coordination with the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Health
Affairs) (ASD(HA)).
5.1.3. Shall establish a committee to coordinate DoD Component activities in the
protection of human subjects. The committee shall be composed of representatives from the
DoD Components' human subject protection offices.
5.1A. Shall exercise the authorities of the Secretary of Defense under reference (c),
except for matters not delegable, reserved, or covered by another specific delegation.
5.1.5. Shall establish procedures and standards, consistent with the Federal Policy on
Research Misconduct (reference (m)), for the prevention of research misconduct in the
Department of Defense.
5.1.6. May grant exceptions to policy under this Directive if justified by special
circumstances and consistent with law. Records shall be maintained on exceptions granted under
this Directive.
5.2. The Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs, under the Under Secretary of
Defense for Personnel and Readiness shall:
5.2.1. Advise the Director, Defense Research and Engineering on matters related to
the involvement of human subjects in research, especially, regarding medical safety, ethics, and
standards of professional care and conduct.
5.2.2. Serve as the DoD representative on matters relating to implementation of Food
and Drug Administration regulatory requirements (references (j) and (k)).
5.3. The Heads of the DoD Components shall:
5.3.1. Develop, issue, and monitor implementing policies to ensure compliance with
this Directive and with any implementing Instructions issued under the authority of this
Directive. In research undertakings in which more than one DoD Component is involved, the
Heads of the Components shall determine and jointly assign executive responsibility for
compliance.
5.3.2. Maintain adequate documentation of DoD-supported or -conducted research
involving human subjects and establish procedures for supporting DoD reporting requirements.
5.3.3. Delegate authorities and responsibilities under this Directive to levels of
command or authority appropriate to ensure compliance. This shall include procedures for the
investigation and resolution of allegations of non-compliance, and may include procedures for
headquarters-level administrative review of research. A DoD Component may delegate

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headquarters-level research review responsibility to another DoD Component for purposes of
efficiency and consolidation of functional offices.
5.3.4. With respect to research for which primary involvement is from the Department
of Defense, establish the required administrative procedures to protect human subjects from
medical expenses (not otherwise provided or reimbursed) that are the direct result of
participation in a research project involving more than minimal risk. For this purpose the
determination of primary involvement shall be based on consideration of the DoD portion of the
total involvement (i.e., funding, personnel, facilities, and all other resources) in the research.

6. EFFECTIVE DATE
This Directive is effective immediately.

Paul Wolfowitz
Deputy Secretary of Defense
Enclosures - 2
E I. References, continued
E2. Definitions

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E1. ENCLOSURE I
REFERENCES, continued

(e) Section 3109 of title 5, United States Code, "Employment of Experts and
Consultants, Temporary or Intermittent"
(t) Title 45, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 46, "Protection of Human Subjects,"
Subparts B, C, and D
(g) Section 1520a of title 50, Unites States Code, "War and National Defense"
(h) Section 2358 note of title 10, United States Code, "National Defense Authorization
Act for Fiscal Year 1994," (Public Law 103-160, Sec. 252)
(i) Sections 289g - 289g-2 of title 42, United States Code, "Public Health and Welfare"
(j) Title 21, Code of Federal Regulations, Subchapters A, D, F, and H, "Food and Drug
Administration"
(k) Memorandum of Understanding between the Food and Drug Administration and the
Department of Defense, "Concerning Investigational Use of Drugs, Antibiotics,
Biologicals, and Medical Devices by the Department of Defense," May 1, 1987
(I) DoD Directive 6000.8, "Funding and Administration of Clinical Investigation
Program," November 3, 1999
(m) Federal Policy on Research Misconduct, Office of Science and Technology Policy,
65 Federal Register 76260-76264 (December 6, 2000)

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E2. ENCLOSURE 2
DEFINITIONS

E2.1.1. Common Rule. The regulation adopted by multiple Federal Agencies for
the protection of human subjects in research. The Department of Defense's
implementation ofthe Common Rule is at 32 CFR 219, "Protection of Human Subjects"
(reference (c».
E2.1.2. Research. Any systematic investigation, including research, development,
testing, and evaluation (RDT&E), designed to develop or contribute to generalizable
knowledge.
E2.1.3. Research Involving a Human Being as an Experimental Subject. An
activity, for research purposes, where there is an intervention or interaction with a human
being for the primary purpose of obtaining data regarding the effect of the intervention or
interaction (32 CFR 219.102(f), reference (c». Examples of interventions or interactions
include, but are not limited to, a physical procedure, a drug, a manipulation of the subject
or subject's environment, the withholding of an intervention that would have been
undertaken ifnot for the research purpose. This does not include:
E2.1.3.1. Activities carried out for purposes of diagnosis, treatment, or
prevention of injury and disease in members of the Armed Forces and other mission
essential personnel under Force Health Protection programs of the Department of
Defense.
E2.1.3.2. Authorized health and medical activities as part of the reasonable
practice of medicine or other health professions.
E2.1.3.3. Monitoring for compliance of individuals and organizations with
requirements applicable to military, civilian, or contractor personnel or to organizational
units. This includes such activities as drug testing, occupational health and safety
monitoring, and security clearance reviews.
E2.1.3.4. Activities exempt under 32 CFR Part 219 (reference (c».
E2.1.4. Support. Unless otherwise clarified in a specific paragraph of this
Directive, this term generally means the provision of funding, personnel, facilities, and all
other resources.

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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary of Defense
Federal Advisory Committee Charter
Modification
AGENCY:
ACTION:

Department of Defense.
Notice.

Under the provisions of the
Federal Advisory Committee Act of
1972, (5 U.S.C. Appendix, as amended).
the Sunshine in the Government Act of
1976 (5 U.S.c. 552b, as amended). and
41 CFR 102-3.65, the Department of
Defense gives notice that the name of
the Board of Visitors Joint Military
Intelligence College is hereby changed
to the Board of Visitors National
Defense Intelligence College.
The mission of the college's board of
visitors remains unchanged; however,
the Department of Defense changed the
name of the college to the National
Defense Intelligence College. As such,
the Department of Defense is changing
the name of the board of visitors to
retlect the college's new name.
The purpose of the Board of Visitors
for the National Defense Intelligence
College (hereafter referred to as the
Board of Visitors) is to provide the
Secretary of Defense independent
advice on matters relating to the mission
of the National Defense Intelligence
College. The Director, Defense
Intelligence Agency may act upon the
Board of Visitor's advice and
recommendations.
The Board of Visitors shall be
comprised of no more than twelve
members, and the Department of
Defense, to achieve a balanced
membership, will include a cross­
section of experts and eminent
authorities in the fields of national
intelligence, defense and academia.
The Secretary of Defense approves the
appointment of the members, and those
who are not full-time Federal officers or
employees are appointed as Special
Government Employees under the
authority of 5 U.S.c. 3109. With the
exception of travel and per diem for
official travel, the members shall serve
without compensation. The Director,
Defense Intelligence Agency shall select
the committee's chairperson from the
Board of Visitors at large.
The Board of Visitors shall meet at the
call of the committee's Designated
Federal Officer, in consultation with the
Chairperson and the Director, Defense
Intelligence Agency. The Designated
Federal Officer shall be a full-time or
part-time DoD employee, and shall be
appointed in accordance with
established DoD policies and
SUMMARY:

procedures. The Designated Federal
Officer or duly appointed Alternate
Designated Federal Officer shall attend
all committee meetings and
subcommittee meetings.
The Board of Visitors shall be
authorized to establish subcommittees,
as necessary and consistent with its
mission, and these subcommittees or
working groups shall operate under the
provisions of the Federal Advisory
Committee Act of 1972 (5 U.S.c.,
Appendix, as amended). the Sunshine
in the Government Act of 1976 (5 U.S.c.
552b, as amended). and other
appropriate Federal regulations.
Such subcommittees or workgroups
shall not work independently of the
chartered committee, and shall report
all their recommendations and advice to
the Board of Visitors for full
deliberation and discussion.
Subcommittees or workgroups have no
authority to make decisions on behalf of
the chartered committee nor can they
report directly to the Department of
Defense or any Federal officers or
employees who are not members of the
Board of Visitors.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Contact
Frank Wilson, DoD Committee
Management Officer, 703-601-2554.
May 3, 2007.
L. M. Bynum,
Alternate OSD Federal Register, Liaison
Officer, Department of Defense.

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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[000-2007-05-0046]

Privacy Act of 1974; System of
Records

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Office
of the Secretary of Defense notices for
systems of records subject to the Privacy
Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a). as amended,
have been published in the Federal
Register and are available from the
address above.
The proposed systems reports, as
required by 5 U.S.c. 552a(r) of the
Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, were
submitted on May 2, 2007, to the House
Committee on Oversight and
Government Reform. the Senate
Committee on Homeland Security and
Governmental Affairs, and the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB)
pursuant to paragraph 4c of Appendix I
to OMB Circular No. A-130, 'Federal
Agency Responsibilities for Maintaining
Records About Individuals,' dated
February 8,1996 [February 20,1996,61
FR 6427).
Dated: May 3. 2007.

L.M. Bynum,
Alternative OSD Federal Register Liaison
Officer, Department of Defense.

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SYSTEM NAME:

Department of Defense Education
Activity Research Approval Process.
SYSTEM LOCATION:

Department of Defense Education
Activity, 4040 North Fairfax Drive,
Arlington, VA 22203-1635.
CATEGORIES Of INDIVIDUALS COVERED BY THE
SYSTEM:

Individuals who have requested, or
whom Department of Defense Education
Activity (DoDEA) has requested, or
whom DoDEA has otherwise authorized,
to conduct research involving DoDEA
staff, DoDEA students, or parents/
sponsors of DoDEA students.
CATEGORIES Of RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM:

AGENCY:
ACTION:

Office of the Secretary, DoD.
Notice to add a system of

records.
The Office of the Secretary of
Defense proposes to add a system of
records to its inventory of record
systems subject to the Privacy Act of
1974 (5 U.S.c. 552a). as amended.
DATES: The changes will be effective on
June 8. 2007 unless comments are
received that would result in a contrary
determination.
ADDRESSES: Send comments to OSD
Privacy Act Coordinator, Records
Management Section, Washington
Headquarters Services, 1155 Defense
Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-1155.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms.
Juanita Irvin at (703) 696-4940.
SUMMARY:

Research proposals, including the
researcher(s)' name, address, email
address, telephone number, the
university or research affiliation of the
researcher, DoDEA Form 2071.3-F1,
Research Study Request, and related
su pporting documents.
AUTHORITY fOR MAINTENANCE Of THE SYSTEM:

10 U.S.c. 113, Secretary of Defense;
10 U.S.c. 2164, Department of Defense
Elementary and Secondary Schools; and
20 U.S.c. 921-932 Overseas Defense
Dependent's Education.
PURPOSE(S):

A management tool on research
projects concerning Department of
Defense Education Activity students,
parent(s)/sponsor(s). and faculty or staff.

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ROUTINE USES OF RECORDS MAINTAINED IN THE
SYSTEM, INCLUDING CATEGORIES OF USERS AND
THE PURPOSES OF SUCH USES:

In addition to those disclosures
generally permitted under 5 U.S.c.
552a(b) of the Privacy Act, these records
or information contained therein may
specifically be disclosed outside the
DoD as a routine use pursuant to 5
U.S.c. 552a(b)(3) as follows:
The DoD 'Blanket Routine Uses' set
forth at the beginning of the OSD's
compilation of systems of records
notices also apply to this system.
POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR STORING,
RETRIEVING, ACCESSING, RETAINING, AND
DISPOSING OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM:
STORAGE:

Records are file folders and electronic
storage media.
RETRIEVABILITY:

Individual's name, case number,
subject matter of the research project,
and location(s) where the research is
being conducted.

RECORD ACCESS PROCEDURES:

Individuals seeking access to
information about themselves contained
in this system of records should address
written inquiries to the Privacy Act
Officer, Department of Defense
Dependents Schools, 4040 North Fairfax
Drive, Arlington, VA 22203-1635.
Written requests should contain the
individual name and address and must
be signed.
CONTESTING RECORD PROCEDURES:

The OSD rules for accessing records,
for contesting contents and appealing
initial agency determinations are
published in OSD Administrative
Instruction 81; 32 CFR part 311; or may
be obtained from the system manager.
RECORD SOURCE CATEGORIES:

Individuals who have requested
permission to conduct research, which
have been appointed by Department of
Defense Education Activity (DoDEA), or
otherwise authorized by DoDEA to
conduct research.

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as amended, have been published in the
Federal Register and are available from
the address above.
The proposed system report, as
required by 5 U.S.c. 552a(r) of the
Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, was
submitted on May 2, 2007, to the House
Committee on Oversight and
Government Reform, the Senate
Committee on Homeland Security and
Governmental Affairs, and the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB)
pursuant to paragraph 4c of Appendix I
to OMB Circular No. A-130, 'Federal
Agency Responsibilities for Maintaining
Records About Individuals,' dated
February 8, 1996 (February 20, 1996, 61
FR 6427).
L.M, Bynum,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison
Officer, Department of Defense.
HOTRA 014
SYSTEM NAME:

Student Records (August 5, 2005, 70
FR 45371).

SAFEGUARDS:

Access is provided on a 'need-to­
know' basis and to authorized
authenticated personnel only. Records
are maintained in controlled access
rooms or areas. Computer terminal
access is controlled by terminal
identification and the password or
similar system. Physical access to
terminals is restricted to specifically
authorized individuals. Password
authorization, assignment and
monitoring are the responsibility of the
functional managers.
RETENTION AND DISPOSAL:

Destroy 7 years after completion, or
when no longer needed for reference.
Paper records are destroyed by
shredding. Electronic records are
destroyed by shredding of computer
disks and permanent deletion of files
stored on computer hard drives.
SYSTEM MANAGER(S) AND ADDRESS:

Chief, Office of Research and
Evaluation, Education Directorate,
Department of Defense Education
Activity, 4040 North Fairfax Drive,
Arlington, VA 22203-1635.
NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE:

Individuals seeking to determine
whether information about themselves
is contained in this system of record
should address written inquiries to the
Privacy Act Officer, Department of
Defense Dependents Schools, 4040
North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA
22203-1635.
Written requests should contain the
individual name and address and must
be signed.

EXEMPTIONS CLAIMED FOR THE SYSTEM:

CHANGES:

None.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[000-2007-05-0045]

Privacy Act of 1974; Systems of
Records
AGENCY: Defense Threat Reduction
Agency.

ACTION: Notice to alter a system of

records.

The Defense Threat Reduction
Agency proposes to alter a system of
records notice to its inventory of record
systems subject to the Privacy Act of
1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended.
DATES: This action will be effective
without further notice on June 8, 2007
unless comments are received that
would result in a contrary
determination.
SUMMARY:

Send comments to the
Freedom of Information and Privacy
Office, Defense Threat Reduction
Agency, 8725 John J. Kingman Road,
Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-6201
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms.
Brenda Carter at (703) 767-1771.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
Defense Threat Reduction Agency
notices for systems of records subject to
the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a),
ADDRESSES:

CATEGORIES OF INDIVIDUALS COVERED BY THE
SYSTEM:

Delete entry and replace with
"Department of Defense, Department of
Energy, FBI and CIA personnel, local
and state government officials, and
civilian organizations personnel.
CATEGORIES OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM:

Delete entry and replace with
"Individual's name, Social Security
Number (SSN), occupational series,
grade, supervisory status, registration,
student development curricula, training
data (start and completion dates), course
descriptions, and related data. Where
training is required for professional
licenses, certification, or recertification,
the file may include proficiency data in
one or more skill areas. Electronic
records may contain computer logon
data and personal emergency contact
information. "
AUTHORITY FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE SYSTEM:

Delete entry and replace with "5
U.S.c. 301, Departmental Regulations; 5
U.S.c. 4103, Establishment of Training
Programs; 10 U.S.c. 1701, Management
Policies; E.O. 11348, Providing for the
further training of Government
employees; 5 CFR part 410. Office of
Personnel Management-Training; and
E.O. 9397 (SSN)."
NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE:

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James E. Singer. Esq.,
Bovis, Kyle &' Burch, LLC. 53 Perimeter
Center East, Third Floor, Atlanta, GA
30346-2298, Counsel for SMC Marketing
Corp.
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
John Gibson Mullan.
Director, Office of Compliance.
Ronald G. Yelenik,
Acting Director, Legal Division. Office of
Compliance.
Dated: November 7. 2005.
Howard N. Parnoff.
Trial Attorney. Legal Division, Office of
Compliance.

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary
Proposed Collection; Comment
Request
AGENCY: Office of the Under Secretary of
Defense (Personnel and Readiness), DoD
ACTION: Notice.

In compliance with Section
3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995, the Office of the
Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel
and Readiness) announces the following
Order
proposed public information collection
Upon consideration of the Settlement and seeks public comment on the
Agreement entered into between SMC
provisions thereof. Comments are
Marketing Corp. ("SMC") and the staff
invited on: (a) Whether the proposed
of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety
collection of information is necessary
Commission (the "Commission"), and
for the proper performance of the
the Commission having jurisdiction
functions of the agency, including
over the subject matter and over SMC,
whether the information shall have
and it appearing that the Settlement
practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the
Agreement is in the public interest, it is agency's estimate of burden of the
I. Ordered that the Settlement
proposed information collection; (c)
Agreement be, and hereby is. accepted;
ways to enhance the quality, utility, and
and it is
clarity of the information to be
II. Further Ordered that SMC shall pay collected; and (d) ways to minimize the
a civil penalty of five hundred thousand burden of the information collection on
dollars ($500,000) in three installments. respondents, including through the use
The first installment of one hundred
of automated collection techniques or
sixty-six thousand dollars ($166,000)
other forms of information technology.
shall be paid within thirty (30) calendar DATES: Consideration will be given to all
days of service of the Final Order of the comments received by February 7, 2006.
Commission accepting the Settlement
ADDRESSES: Written comment and
Agreement. The second installment of
recommendations on the proposed
one hundred sixty-seven thousand
information collection should be sent to
dollars ($167,000) shall be paid within
the Department of Defense Education
sixty (60) calendar days of service of the Activity (DoDEA), 4040 N. Fairfax
Final Order of the Commission
Drive, 9th Floor, Arlington, VA 22203,
accepting the Settlement Agreement.
ATTN: Sandra Embler.
The third installment of one hundred
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To
sixty-seven thousand dollars ($167,000)
request more information on this
shall be paid within ninety (90)
proposed information collection or to
calendar days of service of the Final
obtain a copy of the proposal and
Order of the Commission accepting the
associated
collection instruments,
Settlement Agreement. These payments
please write to the above address or call
shall be made by check payable to the
at (703) 588-3175.
order of the United States Treasury.
Title, Form, and OMB Control
Upon the failure of SMC to make a
Number: Department of Defense
payment or upon the making of a late
Education Activity (DoDEA) Non­
payment, (i) the entire amount of the
Sponsored Research Program; DoDEA
civil penalty shall become due and
Form 1: OMB Control Number 0704­
payable, and (ii) interest on the
TBD.
outstanding balance shall accrue and be
Needs and Uses: The Department of
paid at the federal legal rate of interest
Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) is
under the provisions of 28 U.S.c.
a DoD field activity operating under the
1961(a) and (b).
direction. authority, and control of the
Provisionally accepted and Provisional
Deputy Under Secretary of Defense,
Order issued on the 6th day of December,
Military Community and Family Policy.
2005.
The DoDEA operates 223 schools in 16
By order of the Commission.
districts located in 13 foreign countries,
Todd A. Stevenson,
seven states, Guam, and Puerto Rico.
Secretary. Consumer Product Safety
The DoDEA receives requests from
Commission.
researchers to conduct non-DoDEA
[FR Doc. 05-23875 Filed 12-8-05; 8:45 am]
sponsored research studies in DoDEA
schools, districts, and/or areas. To
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review the proposed research requests,
DoDEA developed Form 1, "Research
Study Request," in Administrative
Instruction 2071.3 (DoDEA AI 2071.3),
to collect information about the
researcher, the research project,
audience, timeline, and the statistical
analyses that will be conducted during
the proposed research study. This
information is needed to ensure that the
proposed non-DoDEA sponsored
research does not unduly interfere with
the classroom instructional process or
the regular operations of the school,
district, and/or areas.
Affected Public: Individuals or
households; business or other for-profit;
not-for-profit institutions; and state,
local, or tribal government.
Annual Burden Hours: 75.

Number of Respondents: 75.

Responses Per Respondent: 1.

Average Burden Per Response: 1 hour.

Frequency: On occasion.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Summary of Information Collection
The DoDEA Administrative
Instruction 2071.3 (DoDEA AI 2071.3)
follows DoD Directive 3216.2,
"Protection of Human Subjects and
Adherence to Ethical Standards in DoD­
Supported Research," March 25, 2002,
that states "The rights and welfare of
human subjects in research supported or
conducted by the DoD Components
shall be protected. This protection
encompasses basic respect for persons,
beneficence, and justice in the selection
of subjects." To ensure that all non­
DoDEA sponsored research conducted
in the DoDEA school system complies
with these guidelines, DoDEA
developed Form 1, "Research Study
Request," to collect information from
researchers that will be used to evaluate
the proposed research study. The data
collected is analyzed to determine
whether the research unduly interferes
with the classroom instructional process
or the regular operations of the school,
and/or areas. Information collected on
the DoDEA "Research Study Request"
includes the researcher's name, address,
telephone number, e-mail address, FAX
number (if available), school affiliation
(if applicable), the study title, an
abstract of the proposed study, an
explanation of how the research study
(1) is aligned with the DoDEA
Community Strategic Plan, and (2) the
impact of the study in the researcher's
field of study, the major hypothesis(es)
or question(s) to be tested, the
population and/or sample to be studied,
a description and copy of instruments,
other data collection activities, the
timetable for the study, and the

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statistical or other analysis techniques
to be used during the study.
Dated: December 5. 2005.
Patricia L. Toppings,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison
Officer, Department ofDefense.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
Proposed Collection: Comment
Request
AGENCY: Office of the Under Secretary of
Defense for Personnel and Readiness,
DoD.
ACTION: Notice.

In compliance with Section
3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995, the Office of the
Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel
and Readiness) announces the following
proposed extension of a public
information collection and seeks public
comment on the provisions thereof.
Comments are invited on: (a) Whether
the proposed collection of information
is necessary for the proper performance
of the functions of the agency, including
whether the information shall have
practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the
agency's estimate of burden of the
proposed information collection; (c)
ways to enhance the quality, utility, and
clarity of the information to be
collected; and (d) ways to minimize the
burden of the information collection on
respondents, including through the use
of automated collection techniques or
other forms of information technology.
DATES: Consideration will be given to all
comments received by February 7, 2006.
ADDRESSES: Written comments and
recommendations on the proposed
information collection should be sent to
the Office of the Under Secretary of
Defense for Personnel and Readiness,
Office of Legal Policy, ATTN: COL
Christopher Garcia, 4000 Defense
Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-4000.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To
request more information on this
proposed information collection or to
obtain a copy of the proposal and
associated collection instruments,
please write to the above address or call
at (703) 697-3387.
Title, Associated Form, and OMB
Control Number: Claim for
Reimbursement and Payment Voucher
for Privately-Purchased Protective,
Safety, or Health Equipment Used in
Combat; DD Form 2902, OMB Number
0704-0436.

Needs and Uses: This information
collection requirement is necessary to
accept claims and process those claims
for reimbursement from separated
former members of the Armed Forces
and from survivors of deceased
members of the Armed Forces. Public
Law 108-375, section 351, requires the
Department of Defense to reimburse
members of the Armed Forces for
privately- purchased protective, safety,
or health equipment for Operations
Noble Eagle, Enduring Freedom, and
Iraqi Freedom during the period of
September 11, 2001, to July 31, 2004.
The DD Form 2902 will be submitted by
the former Service member, or survivor
of deceased Service member, to an
authorizing official identified on the DD
Form 2902 for review and approval.
Affected Public: Individuals.
Annual Burden Hours: 1875.
Number of Respondents: 2500.
Responses Per Respondent: 1.
Average Burden Per Response: 45
minutes.
Frequency: Other: One-time.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Summary of Information Collection
This information will be used only to
comply with Public Law 108-375,
section 351: to pay former Service
members and survivors of deceased
Service members for reimbursement for
privately-purchased protective, health,
or safety equipment for Operations
Noble Eagle, Enduring Freedom, and
Iraqi Freedom. Individual claimants will
fill out DD Form 2902, listing the details
of what they bought and how much it
cost. They will fax or mail the form with
supporting documents to an authorizing
official for their (or their decedent's)
former military Service. The Service
authorizing official will use the
information on the form to process and
pay the claim. The Defense Finance and
Accounting Service will use the
information on the form to send
payment to the claimant.
Dated: December 5,2005.
Patricia L. Toppings,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison
Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. 05-23823 Filed 12-8-05; 8;45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
Submission for OMS Review;
Comment Request

AGENCY:
ACTION:

Office of the Secretary, DoD.

Notice.

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The Department of Defense has
submitted to OMB for clearance, the
following proposal for collection of
information under the provisions of the
Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.c.
Chapter 35).
DATES: Consideration will be given to all
comments received by January 9, 2006.
Title, Form, and OMB Number:
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation
Supplement Part 225, Foreign
Acquisition, and Related Clauses at
252.225; DD Form 2139; OMB Number
0704-0229.
Type of Request: Extension.
Number of Respondents: 22,445.
Responses per Respondent: 7
(approximate).
Annual Responses: 165,194.
Average Burden Per Response: 0.32
hours.
Annual Burden Hours: 352,440.
Needs and Uses: DoD needs this
information to ensure compliance with
restrictions on the acquisition of foreign
products imposed by statute or policy to
protect the industrial base; to ensure
compliance with U.S. trade agreements
and memoranda of understanding that
promote reciprocal trade with U.S.
allies; and to prepare reports for
submission to the Department of
Commerce on the Balance of Payments.
In addition, DoD contracting officers
will use this information to monitor
contractor compliance with National
Security Presidential Directive 22 and
DoD policy that decrees "zero
tolerance" for trafficking in persons.
Affected Public: Business or other for­
profit.
Frequency: On Occasion.
Respondent's Obligation: Required to
Obtain or Retain Benefits.
OMB Desk Officer: Ms. Hillary Jaffe.
Written comments and
recommendations on the proposed
information collection should be sent to
Ms. Jaffe at the Office of Management
and Budget, Desk Officer for DoD, Room
10236, New Executive Office Building,
Washington, DC 20503.
DoD Clearance Officer: Ms. Patricia
Toppings.
Written requests for copies of the
information collection proposal should
be sent to Ms. Toppings, WHS/ESDI
Information Management Division, 1777
North Kent Street, RPN, Suite 11000,
Arlington, VA 22209-2133.
Dated: December 5.2005.
Patricia L. Toppings,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison
Officer, Department of Defense.
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OMB approval expires

RESEARCH STUDY REQUEST

The public reporting burden for this collection of informalion is estimated to average 60 minutes per response, including the lime for reviewing instructions, searching eXisting data sources, gathering

and maintaining the data needed. and completing and reviewing the collection of inrormation. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information,

including suggestions for reducing the burden, to the Department of Defense, Executive Services Directorate, Information Management Division, 1155 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-1155

(####-####). Respondents should be aware that notwithstanding any other provision of law, no person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information if it does nol

display a currently valid OMS control number.

PLEASE DO NOT RETURN YOUR FORM TO THE ABOVE ORGANIZATION. RETURN COMPLETED FORM TO:

000 Education Activity, Research and Evaluation Branch, 9th Floor, 4040 N. Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
PRIVACY ACT STATEMENT
AUTHORITY: Sections 10 U.S.C. 113, Secretary of Defense; 10 U.S.C. 2164, Department of Defense Elementary and Secondary Schools; and 20
U.S.C. 921-932, Overseas Defense Dependent's Education.

PRINCIPAL PURPOSE{S): To maintain a case file for use by management concerning any research project undertaken concerning DoDEA students,

parents/sponsors, faCUlty or staff; and to permit identification and tracking of authorized research projects and researchers.

ROUTINE USE{S): In addition to disclosures generally permitted under 5 U.S.C. 552a(b) of the Privacy Act, these records or information contained

therein may specifically be disclosed under the 000 "Blanket Routine Uses" set forth at the beginning of the OSD's compilation of systems of records

notices.

DISCLOSURE: Voluntary; however, failure to disclose the information may prevent individuals from conducting research involving DoDEA.

2. DATE (YYYYMMDD)

1. NAME (Last, First, Middle Initial)

3. ADDRESS (Include ZIP Code)

4. TELEPHONE NUMBERS (InclUde Area Code)
a. HOME

b. WORK

5. FAX NUMBER (Include Area Code)

6. E-MAIL ADDRESS

7. ARE YOU CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE EDUCATION ACTIVITY?
RYES
NO

IF YES, WHAT IS YOUR CURRENT ASSIGNMENT (School and District)

8. TITLE OF RESEARCH

9. PROPOSAL ABSTRACT

D R A F T

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10. EXPLAIN HOW YOUR RESEARCH STUDY (1) IS ALIGNED WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE EDUCATION ACTIVITY (DoDEA)
COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN, AND (2) WILL BENEFIT DoDEA.

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11. WHAT IS (ARE) THE RESEARCH QUESTIONS OR MAJOR HYPOTHESIS TO BE TESTED?

12. DESCRIBE THE POPULATION AND/OR SAMPLE TO BE STUDIED.

(1) SAMPLE

(2) NUMBER

(3) DESCRIPTION (Grades, Schools, Demographics)

a. STUDENTS

b. ADMINISTRATION

c. STAFF/OTHERS

d. SPONSORS/
GUARDIANS

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13. DESCRIBE YOUR PLANS FOR CONDUCTING THE STUDY INCLUDING ADMINISTRATION OF INSTRUMENTS, OTHER DATA
COLLECTION ACTIVITIES, AND THE TIMETABLE YOU WILL FOLLOW. (Include a copy of all questionnaires, sutveys, exams, intetview
protocols, etc. you plan to use.)
(1) PARTICIPANTS

(2) INSTRUMENTI
TYPE OF DATA COLLECTED

(3) AMOUNT OF TIME
REQUIRED

(4) TIMELINE

a. STUDENTS

b. ADMINISTRATION

c. STAFFIOTHERS

d. SPONSORSI
GUARDIANS
14. DESCRIBE WHAT, IF ANY, SPECIFIC RESOURCES YOU WILL NEED FROM DoDEA (e.g. materials, room, mailbox, etc.).

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15. IF REQUESTING DATA FROM DoDEA, DESCRIBE IN DETAIL THE DATA YOU ARE REQUESTING (e.g. demographics, sample size,
specific measures, etc.).

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16. FOR EACH RESEARCH QUESTION LISTED, DESCRIBE IN DETAIL THE SPECIFIC ANALYTIC PROCEDURES THAT WILL BE USED.

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17. IN WHAT FORM(S) AND TO WHOM WILL YOU REPORT YOUR FINDINGS?

18. DATE COLLABORATIVE INSTITUTIONAL TRAINING INITIATIVE (CITI) TRAINING WAS COMPLETED
(YYYYMMDD)

-

19. ATTACHMENTS (X all the items below which you are attaching to this application.)
A COPY OF THE INSTITUTIONAL REVIEW BOARD (IRB) FOR HUMAN SUBJECTS (Required).

CONSENT FORMS (Required if study includes data collected from human subjects).

INSTRUMENTS TO BE USED (Surveys, interview questions, observation forms, etc.) (ReqUired if used in stUdy).

OTHER (Specify):

-

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RESEARCH AGREEMENT

Guidelines:

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I. Research shall be conducted in accordanb-lith tht i\parQ of Jefense E ucation Activity (DoDEA) Administrative

Instruction (2071.3).
2. Research involving pupils, sponsors and/or personnel of the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) must
protect the dignity, well-being, and confidentiality of the individual(s), including the rights guaranteed legally and
constitutionally and by DoDEA policies.
3. Permission to conduct research is not an endorsement by DoDEA and does not compel any personnel of the DoDEA to
participate in research studies.
4. The researcher shall inform all participants (i.e. students, sponsors/guardians, DoDEA personnel) that participation in the
proposed research is voluntary.
5. The researcher shall obtain informed consent from participants of legal age; and will obtain informed assent from
participants and consent from a sponsor/guardian when participants are not of legal age, unless a waiver is obtained.
6. Personal, social, and psychological research of any nature must NOT be in conflict with the rights of individuals or groups.
7. The researcher shall obtain permission for all information collections as required under Public Law 104-13, "Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995" and 000 Directive 8910.1, "Management and Control of Information Requirements," June II, 1993.
8. All information obtained will be held in accordance with the Privacy Act (5 USC 552a).
9. The research shall not unduly interfere with the classroom instructional process or the regular operations of the school or
district.
10. The researcher shall cooperate with the staff member(s) designated by the district or school to coordinate the research.

It is the researcher's responsibility to become familiar with DoDEA operating policies.
II. Researchers are not to refer to the specific mi litary installation, the names or locations of the schools, or the name of the
school system (DoDEA, Domestic Dependent Elementary and Secondary Schools (DDESS), or Department of Defense
Dependents Schools (DoDDS)) in any reports generated from this research. It may only be stated that the study was conducted
in a school that serves children of military sponsors. In addition, there must not be any association with the DoDEA on
surveys, letters, documents, etc. (e.g. Government letterhead, name of installation, etc.).
12. The researcher shall submit an electronic copy of the final research report to the Chief, Research and Evaluation, 000 EA.
13. The Principal, Superintendent, Area Deputy Director, Chief, Research and Evaluation Branch, or the Director, DoDEA
may terminate a research study that receives permission at any time.
13. Permission to conduct research is not an endorsement and does not compel any personnel of the DoDEA to participate in
research studies.
I acknowledge receipt of the Guidelines for Research in DoDEA and agree to abide by the guidelines as stated.

11.

SIGNATURE OF RESEARCHER

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12.

DATE (YYYYMMDD)

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RESEARCH ENDORSEMENT
1. RESEARCHER (Last name, First name, Middle name)

2. RESEARCH TITLE

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THE FOLLOWING SECTION TO BE COMPLETED BY INDIVIDUALS CONDUCTING RESEARCH UNDER THE
DIRECTION OF A FACULTY OR STAFF SPONSOR. ALL OTHER INDIVIDUALS SHOULD ATTACH A
CURRENT CURRICULUM VITA OR BIOSKETCH.
3. FACULTY OR STAFF SPONSOR
a. NAME (Last, First, Middle Initial)

b. ADDRESS (Include ZIP Code)

C.

TELEPHONE NUMBER (Include Area Code)

d. EMAIL ADDRESS

e. UNIVERSITYIDEPARTMENTIORGANIZATION

f. SIGNATURE

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PRINCIPAL AND SUPERINTENDENT CONSENT
1. PRINCIPAL
a. I have reviewed the Research Study Request for
b. entitled
c. I (X one)

D

D

agree

disagree that my school will participate in this research study.

I also understand that given my consent, this research will be conducted in accordance with Department of Defense Education
Activity (DoDEA) policy.

e. School Name

d. Date (YYYYMMDD)

f. Principal's Name (Last, First, Middle Initial)

g. Principal's Signature

Please forward this request to your Superintendent after completion of this form.

2. SUPERINTENDENT
a. I (X one)

D

agree

D

disagree that my school will participate in this research study.

1 also understand that given my consent, this research will be conducted in accordance with Department of Defense Education
Activity (DoDEA) policy.

b. Date (YYYYMMDD)

c. Superintendent's Name (Last, First, Middle Initial)

d. Superintendent's Signature

3. TO BE COMPLETED BY THE PRINCIPAL AND SUPERINTENDENT
If you disagreed above, please state your reasons below.

D R A F T

Superintendent:

Return to the DODEA: Chief, Research and Evaluation Branch

Fax: (703) 588-3175

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DoDEA Administrative Instruction 2071.3
GLOSSARY
Action Research. A systematic inquiry by practitioners to improve teaching and learning.
Action research projects are designed solely for the purposes of informing one's self, with no
intention or action to share the results of the project with others.
Federal Assurance. A formal, written agreement of commitment to relevant human subject
protection policies and review by the Institutional Review Board (IRB).
Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) Training. An online course
(www.citiprogram.org) which provides a comprehensive selection of educational modules that
can be used to provide ethics training to all members of the research community and satisfy
institutional instructional mandates in The Protection of Human Research Subjects.
Consent. The agreement of a person (or his or her legally authorized representative) to serve as a
research subject, with full knowledge of all anticipated risks and benefits of the research.
Informed Assent. A child's affirmative agreement to participate in research. It is similar to the
consent, but in age appropriate language. Mere failure to object should not, absent affirmative
agreement, be construed as assent.
IRB. An Institutional Review Board established in accord with and for the purposes expressed in
references (b) and (c).
Legal Age of Consent. The legal age at which an individual can provide consent to participate in
research. The legal age of consent varies across states, in DoDEA the legal age includes students
who have reached the age of 18 by the beginning ofthe current school year.
Research Studies. Research studies, including data collection activities, referred to in this
Administrative Instruction are those studies that involve students, sponsors, or staff in activities
such as:
Studies conducted to develop and/or validate educational theories, techniques, instruments,
methods, or materials.
Studies describing, examining, and assessing or evaluating policies, practices, programs,
methods, organizational structure, human interaction, teaching, learning materials, facilities, or
other aspects of the DODEA school system.
Studies conducted to obtain information, opinions, or attitudes through measurement means;
such as surveys, questionnaires, interviews, observations, tests, or inventories.
Any research involving human subjects as defined in references (b), (c), and (d) including
studies exempt from reference (c) under section 219.101(b).

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GLOSSARY