Human Subjects Research Review memo

OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF DEFENSE
WASHINGTON, DC 20301-1200

HEALTH AFFAIRS

September 24, 2013

Mr. Adrian Talley
Associate Director for Education
Department of Defense Education Activity
Re:

Assessing Options for CONUS Domestic Dependents Elementary and Secondary Schools

Dear Mr. Talley,
The Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness) Research Regulatory
Oversight Office has reviewed the material submitted for the above referenced study. We find
that this activity does not meet the definition of research as defined in 32 CFR 219, “Protection
of Human Subjects,” as it is not designed to develop or contribute to generalizable knowledge.
Therefore, the human subject regulations do not apply to this activity.
Please inform this office if you wish to modify this project, as those modifications may result in
a change in our determination. You must receive our approval before implementing changes.
Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at [email protected].
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Date: 2013.09.25 06:39:52
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CAPT John Eckert, USPHS
Acting Program Manager
Office of the Under Secretary for Defense
(Personnel & Readiness)