Reporting to ORI on the decision to initiate an investigation.

(a) Within 30 days of determining that an investigation is warranted, the institution must provide ORI with a copy of the inquiry report, which includes the following information: (1) The names, professional aliases, and positions of the respondent and complainant; (2) A description of the allegation(s) of research misconduct; (3) The PHS support, including, for example, grant numbers, grant applications, contracts, and publications listing PHS support; (4) The composition of the inquiry committee, if used, including name(s), position(s), and subject matter expertise; (5) Inventory of sequestered research records and other evidence and description of how sequestration was conducted; (6) Transcripts of any transcribed interviews; (7) Timeline and procedural history; (8) Any scientific or forensic analyses conducted; (9) The basis for recommending that the allegation(s) warrant an investigation; (10) The basis on which any allegation(s) do not merit an investigation; (11) Any comments on the inquiry report by the respondent or the complainant; and (12) Any institutional actions implemented, including communications with journals or funding agencies. (b) The institution must provide the following information to ORI whenever requested: (1) The institutional policies and procedures under which the inquiry was conducted; and (2) The research records and other evidence reviewed, and copies of all relevant documents. (c) Institutions must keep detailed documentation of inquiries to permit a later assessment by ORI of the reasons why the institution decided not to investigate. Such documentation must be retained in accordance with § 93.318. (d) In accordance with § 93.305(g), institutions must notify ORI of any special circumstances that may exist.