CFR›Title 40›Chapter I›Part 26›Subpart D ContainsSections 26.401–26.406CorpusDaily eCFRDisplayed edition2026-04-15Last updated2026-04-15 Subpart D—Observational Research: Additional Protections for Children Involved as Subjects in Observational Research Conducted or Supported by EPA Sections 26.401 § 26.401 To what does this subpart apply? 26.402 § 26.402 Definitions. 26.403 § 26.403 IRB duties. 26.404 § 26.404 Observational research not involving greater than minimal risk. 26.405 § 26.405 Observational research involving greater than minimal risk but presenting the prospect of direct benefit to the individual subjects. 26.406 § 26.406 Requirements for permission by parents or guardians and for assent by children. Source71 FR 6168, Feb. 6, 2006, unless otherwise noted. Previous C Subpart C—Observational Research: Additional Protections for Pregnant Women and Fetuses Involved as Subjects in Observational Research Conducted or Supported by EPA Next K Subpart K—Basic Ethical Requirements for Third-Party Human Research for Pesticides Involving Intentional Exposure of Non-Pregnant, Non-Nursing Adults
Subpart D—Observational Research: Additional Protections for Children Involved as Subjects in Observational Research Conducted or Supported by EPA