(a) The Respondent may appeal the decision of the NASA Adjudication Official by notifying the NASA Appeals Official in writing of the grounds for appeal within 30 days after Respondent's receipt of the decision. If the decision is not appealed within the 30-day period, the decision becomes the final Agency action insofar as the findings are concerned.
(b) The NASA Appeals Official shall inform the Respondent of a final determination within 30 days after receiving the appeal. The NASA Appeals Official may extend this period of time for good cause. The final determination may affirm, overturn, or modify the decision of the NASA Adjudication Official and shall constitute the final Agency action insofar as the findings are concerned. The final determination shall also be transmitted to the NASA Office of the Chief Scientist and the OIG.
(c) Once final Agency action has been taken pursuant to paragraphs (a) or (b) of this section, the recommendations for administrative action shall be sent to the relevant NASA components for further proceedings in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
Sec. Appendix to Part 1275--Research Misconduct
NASA Research Disciplines and Respective Associated Directorates 1. Aeronautics Research--Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate2. Space Science Research--Science Mission Directorate3. Earth Science Research and Applications--Science Mission Directorate4. Biomedical Research--Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate5. Fundamental Biology--Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate6. Fundamental Physics--Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate7. Research for Exploration Systems not covered by the disciplines above--Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate8. Research for the International Space Station not covered by the disciplines above--Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate9. Other engineering research not covered by disciplines above--NASA Chief Engineer10. Other technology research not covered by disciplines above--NASA Chief Technologist [77 FR 44441, July 30, 2012]
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