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All TitlesTitle 40Chapter IPart 26Subpart A - Subpart A—Basic EPA Policy for Protection of Subjects in Human Research Conducted or Supported by EPA
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An IRB shall have authority to suspend or terminate approval of research that is not being conducted in accordance with the IRB's requirements or that has been associated with unexpected serious harm to subjects. Any suspension or termination of approval shall include a statement of the reasons for the IRB's action and shall be reported promptly to the investigator, appropriate institutional officials, and the department or agency head.