(a) This subpart applies to all observational research involving children as subjects, conducted or supported by EPA. References to State or local laws in this subpart and in Sec. 26.101(f) are intended to include the laws of federally recognized American Indian and Alaska Native Tribal Governments. This includes research conducted in EPA facilities by any person and research conducted in any facility by EPA employees.
(b) Exemptions at Sec. 26.101(b)(1) and (b)(3) through (b)(6) are applicable to this subpart. The exemption at Sec. 26.101(b)(2) regarding educational tests is also applicable to this subpart. However, the exemption at Sec. 26.101(b)(2) for research involving survey or interview procedures or observations of public behavior does not apply to research covered by this subpart, except for research involving observation of public behavior when the investigator(s) do not participate in the activities being observed.
(c) The exceptions, additions, and provisions for waiver as they appear in Sec. 26.101(c) through (i) are applicable to this subpart.