UNCT pon. MELASCorny Conducting Research Activities HHSwill have sole responsibility for the design, conduct, analysis and scientific interpretation of the results for all transferred studies _ beginning at the time of transfer and for all future studies and programs covered under this MOU. HHS agreesto initially continue existing DOE grants and contracts listed in Appendix A. However, HHS will review all existing grants and contracts and continue, expand, or discontinue the projects based on this evaluation. This initial evaluation of current research activities and inclusion of those studies ‘on a defined research agendashall proceed with the advice of the HHS Advisory Committee and shall adhere to the prindples specified in Section V.C. of this MOU. HHS will decide which studies will be performed intramurally and which will move to open competition for all extramural research. « t% s int atis HHS will develop a schedule for determining when continuing programs will be recompeted. -HHS has the discretion to begin new intramural or extramural research consistent with the approved research agenda and resourceavailability. HHSData Sources HHSwill be responsible for the managementofall data collected by HHSscientists, including data obtained from DOE. HHS willhave access to all DOE and DOE-owned,contractor-operated facilities for the purpose of independently reviewing or collecting any health or environmental information or samples that HHS determines are necessary for conducting the analytic epidemiologic research consistent with the approved agenda. ” agi Fang. okaed: