40 CFR § 26.403 - Irb Duties.

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title: "40 CFR § 26.403 - IRB duties."
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section_name: "IRB duties."
chapter_name: "ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY"
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# 26.403 IRB duties.

In addition to other responsibilities assigned to IRBs under this part, each IRB shall review observational research covered by this subpart and approve only research that satisfies the conditions of all applicable sections of this subpart.