The Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) published a request for public comment on a proposed Federal research misconduct policy in the October 14, 1999 Federal Register (pp. 55722-55725). OSTP received 237 sets of comments before the public comment period closed on December 13, 1999. After consideration of the public comments, the policy was revised and has now been finalized. This notice provides background information about the development of the policy, explains how the policy has been modified, and discusses plans for its implementation.

This bibliography and resources guide were produced by staff and interns of the Scientific Freedom, Responsibility and Law Program at the American Association for the Advancement of Science in collaboration with staff from the U.S. Office of Research Integrity and consultant, Nicholas H. Steneck. It may be reproduced and distributed for non-profit, educational purposes without prior permission.