Code of Federal Regulations > Title 40 > Chapter I > Part 26 > Subpart A - Subpart A—Basic EPA Policy for Protection of Subjects in Human Research Conducted or Supported by EPA

U.S. Code of Federal Regulations

Regulations most recently checked for updates: Oct 30, 2025

§ 26.101 - To what does this policy apply?

§ 26.102 - Definitions for purposes of this policy.

§ 26.103 - Assuring compliance with this policy—research conducted or supported by any Federal department or agency.

§ 26.104 - Exempt research.

§§ 26.105-26.106 - §[Reserved]

§ 26.107 - IRB membership.

§ 26.108 - IRB functions and operations.

§ 26.109 - IRB review of research.

§ 26.110 - Expedited review procedures for certain kinds of research involving no more than minimal risk, and for minor changes in approved research.

§ 26.111 - Criteria for IRB approval of research.

§ 26.112 - Review by Institution

§ 26.113 - Suspension or Termination of IRB Approval of Research.

§ 26.114 - Cooperative Research.

§ 26.115 - IRB Records.

§ 26.116 - General Requirements for Informed Consent.

§ 26.117 - Documentation of informed consent.

§ 26.118 - Applications and proposals lacking definite plans for involvement of human subjects.

§ 26.119 - Research undertaken without the intention of involving human subjects.

§ 26.120 - Evaluation and disposition of applications and proposals for research to be conducted or supported by a Federal department or agency.

§ 26.121 - [Reserved]

§ 26.122 - Use of Federal funds.

§ 26.123 - Early termination of research support: Evaluation of applications and proposals.

§ 26.124 - Conditions.