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§ 93.314 Decision by the Institutional Deciding Official.

The Institutional Deciding Official is responsible for making a final determination of research misconduct findings. This determination must be provided in a written decision that includes:

(a) Whether the institution found research misconduct and, if so, who committed the misconduct; and

(b) A description of relevant institutional actions taken or to be taken.