Common use of Research and Development Clause in Contracts

Research and Development. EPA develops standards from the results of research and development, which have been undertaken or funded by the agency. Development and testing of innovative technologies, program and quality assurance methods, health and environmental risk assessments and similar initiatives are valuable components of national environmental programs and provide important information to both EPA and the State. EPA will continue to provide technical and financial support for research and applied technology evaluation.

Research and Development. EPA develops standards from the results of research and development, development which have been undertaken or funded by the agency. Development and testing of innovative technologies, program and quality assurance methods, health and environmental risk assessments and similar initiatives are valuable components of national environmental programs and provide important information to both EPA and the State. EPA will continue to provide technical and financial support for research and applied technology evaluation.