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DocuSign Envelope ID:704E0E30-EC1C-4FAA-8969-49FCE6E1A74E or investigation. If the allegation of research misconduct is first made to the grantee,the grantee will notify Humanities Washington and the National Endowment for the Humanities if the allegation meets the definition of research misconduct given above,and if the grantee's inquiry into the allegation determines that there is sufficient evidence to proceed to an investigation. At any time during an inquiry or investigation,the recipient will immediately notify Humanities Washington and the National Endowment for the Humanities if Humanities Washington or National Endowment for the Humanities resources or interests are threatened;if public health or safety is at risk;if research activities should be suspended;if there is reasonable indication of possible violations of civil or criminal law;if Federal action is required to protect the interests of those involved in the investigation;if the grantee believes the inquiry or investigation may be made public prematurely so that appropriate steps can be taken to safeguard evidence and protect the rights of those involved;or if the research community or public should be informed. The National Endowment for the Humanities will make a finding of misconduct or take action on such a finding only after careful inquiry and investigation by a grantee,another Federal agency,or the National Endowment for the Humanities. In the event of a finding of research misconduct,the National Endowment for the Humanities will determine what administrative actions are appropriate. Administrative actions available include,but are not limited to,appropriate steps to correct the research record;letters of reprimand;the imposition of special certification or assurance requirements to ensure compliance with applicable regulations or terms of a grant;suspension or termination of an active grant;or suspension and debarment in accordance with applicable National Endowment for the Humanities and government-wide rules on suspension and debarment. In the event of suspension or debarment,the information is made publicly available through the Exclusions section within the Performance Information functional area of SAM.gov(formerly the Excluded Parties List System or EPLS),maintained by the U.S.General Services Administration. If the National Endowment for the Humanities Inspector General believes that criminal or civil fraud violations may have occurred,the Inspector General shall promptly inform the Department of Justice. The text of the NEH Research Misconduct Policy is available online. Possible misconduct in activities funded by Humanities Washington and the National Endowment for the Humanities should be reported to the National Endowment for the Humanities Office of the Inspector General,400 7th Street,SW,Washington,DC 20506,(202)606-8350. ### 13