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IRBManager on behalf of ICF IRB Office
Sukumar, Bhuvana; Altman, Blair
Notification of Adoption Accelerator Social Network Analysis Final Determination - Exempt
Tuesday, October 31, 2023 4:31:37 PM

Dear Bhuvana Sukumar,
ICF’s IRB has reviewed the description and supporting materials submitted for the project reference
below and determined that the activities qualify for the Exemption identified below.
Project Director(s): Bhuvana Sukumar
Project Title: Adoption Accelerator Social Network Analysis
Project IRB Number: 2023-196
Type of Review: New Expedited
Findings of the Board: Exempt Category 2 - Research involving only educational tests, surveys,
interviews, observation of public behavior. (45 CFR 46.104.2) 2. Any disclosure of responses
outside of the research would NOT reasonably place subject at risk (criminal, civil liability, financial,
employability, educational advancement, reputation) 3. Recorded information includes identifiers
(and may be sensitive) but adequate privacy and confidentiality protections are in place. Limited
Review is required.
Exemption Date: 10/28/2023*
Comments from the IRB Chair: No answer provided.
*Note: Although your study was determined to be Exempt, you must report all adverse events and
unanticipated problems to the IRB. 
**Note that changes to your project activities may alter the Exempt determination. Contact the IRB
prior to implementing any changes to discuss whether re-review is needed.
Please go to the study in IRBManager to review approved study attachments.  
If you have any questions regarding this finding, please email [email protected]

Thank you,
IRB Office