PROTECTION OF HUMAN SUBJECTS IN RESEARCH

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: STARGATE
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP96-00789R002500260004-3
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
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• Document Page Count: 2
• Document Creation Date: November 4, 2016
• Document Release Date: February 26, 2003
• Sequence Number: 4
• Publication Date: February 17, 1994
• Content Type: MF

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DEFENSE INTELLIGENCE AGENCY
WASHI~JGTON, c.c. za34o- 5100
5-64,027/PAG-TA
MEMORANDUM FOR THE OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR, DEFENSE RESEARCH AND
ENGINEERING DIRECTOR, ENVIRONMENTAL AND LIFE
SCIENCES
SUBJECT: Protection of Human Subject;, in Research (U)
Reference: OSD Memorandum, 17 Febn;iary 1994, subject as above.
1. (S/NF) Tne Defense Intelligence Agency has determined that oNy one of its program's, Project
STAR GATE, falls within the definition of human subject research. This reseazch is conducted in two
areas: in-pause investigations conducted b;y DIA civilian personnel and external research activities
conducted under DIA contract with the Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC}.
2. {C/NF) Both the DIA and DOD General Counsels have determined that the STAR GATE Project
constitutes experimentation on human subjE;cts. As required by Procedure 13 of DOD Directive
5240.1-R, approval for project activities hays been granted by the Deputy Secretary of Defense. All
personnel involved with in-house investigalions are required to sign a Statement of Consent form
approved by the DIA General Counsel. Assignment to this project is voluntary, and employees may
temporazily choose not to participate in the project at specific times or permanently discontinue
participation at any time. There have been no demonstrated risks of permanent or temporary injury
(including physical or psychological) to prc ject personnel beyond risks to which they would ordinarily
be exposed in their daily lives.
3. (C/NFL External research conducted by SAIC, as required by the current contract, is in full
compliance with all applicable laws, federa:i regulations and DOD instructions, specifically:
a. 45 CFR 46 Health and Human Services (HHS) Regulation, "Protection of Human Subjects";
b. 10 U.S.C. Section 980, "Limitations on Use of Humans as Experimental Subjects";
c. DOD Directive 3216.2 {2 January 1983}, "Protection of Human Subjects in DOD-Supported
Research";
d. Federal Register Part II, (18 June L991), "Federal Policy for the Protection of Human
Subjects; Notices and Rules.'?
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4. (C/NF) Formal written assurance of carn~pliance with the above has been provided by SAIC to
DIA. In addition, all research plans/activities are constantly monitored by SAIC's Institutional Review
Board to ensure that all applicable federal laves, directives, and regulations are fully and consistently
implemented.
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5. (U) The administrative packa a overnin the protection of human subjects in research should be
forwarded to my point of contact Chief, Technology Assessment and Support Activity
SG1 J {PAG-TA), Washington, DC 20340-5100. Ocan be contacted at
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