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writing by the Grants Officer. Notwithstanding this prohibition, work may be initiated or costs incurred or charged to the Project for protocol or instrument development related to human subjects research. Federal Employee Expenses. Federal agencies are generally barred from accepting funds from a Recipient to pay transportation, travel, or other expenses for any federal employee unless specifically approved in the terms of the Award. Use of Award funds (federal or non- federal) or the Recipient's provision of in -kind goods or services for the purposes of transportation, travel, or any other expenses for any federal employee may raise appropriation augmentation issues. In addition, DOC policy prohibits the acceptance of gifts, including travel payments for federal employees, from Recipients or applicants regardless of the source. Preservation of Open Competition and Government Neutrality Towards Government Contractors' Labor Relations on Federal and Federally- Funded Construction Projects. Pursuant to Executive Order 13202, "Preservation of Open Competition and Government Neutrality Towards Government Contractors' Labor Relations on Federal and Federally - Funded Construction Projects," as amended by Executive Order 13208, unless the Project is exempted under section 5(c) of the Order, bid specifications, Project - related agreements, or other controlling documents for construction contracts awarded by Recipients or any construction manager acting on their behalf, shall not: a. Include any requirement or prohibition on bidders, offerors, contractors, or subcontractors about entering into or adhering to agreements with one or more labor organizations on the same or related construction Project(s); or b. Otherwise discriminate against bidders, offerors, contractors, or subcontractors for becoming or refusing to become or remain signatories or otherwise to adhere to agreements with one or more labor organizations, on the same or other related construction Project(s). 9. Minority Serving Institutions ( "MSIs ") Initiative. Pursuant to Executive Orders 13256, "President's Board of Advisors on Historically Black Colleges and Universities," 13230 "President's Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans," and 13270, "Tribal Colleges and Universities," the Department is strongly committed to broadening the participation of MSIs in its financial assistance programs. The Department's goals include achieving full participation of MSIs in order to advance the development of human potential, strengthen the nation's capacity to provide high - quality education, and increase opportunities for MSIs to participate in and benefit from federal financial assistance programs. The Department encourages all applicants and Recipients to include meaningful participation of MSIs. Institutions eligible to be considered MSIs are listed on the U.S. Department of Education's website. 10. Research Misconduct. Scientific or research misconduct refers to the fabrication, falsification or plagiarism in proposing, performing, or reviewing research, or in reporting research results. It does not include honest errors or differences of opinion. The Recipient organization has the primary responsibility to investigate allegations and provide reports to the Federal Government. Funds expended on an activity that is determined to be invalid or unreliable because of scientific misconduct may result in a disallowance of costs for which the institution may be liable for repayment to the awarding agency. The Office of Science and Technology Policy at the White House published in the Federal Register on December 6, 35