Direct would be difficult to justify, except as a "recharge center" type
of arrangement.  You  would have to charge both research and
non-research alike based upon some cost calculation.  The rate would at
least have to favor the fed if not be the same.

Normally, one would expect to see this type of operation as an indirect
cost.  It is most certainly the easiest to argue.

Greg Schmidt

Lawrence Waxler wrote:

>At the University of Southern Maine, we have just opened a new research
>facility that, for the first time, gives us the ability to properly
>store, use, and dispose of bio-hazardous materials.
>
>Does your institution treat related costs as direct or indirect costs?
>(My gut feeling says indirect costs.) And, are you aware of any federal
>regulations that speak to the issue. For example, I know that a few
>years ago the NIH stated that animal cage days should be treated as
>indirect costs.
>
>Thanks.
>
>
>
>
>Larry Waxler, Director
>Office of Sponsored Programs
>University of Southern Maine
>P.O. Box 9300
>Portland, ME  04104-9300
>Telephone: 207-780-4413
>Telefax: 207-780-4927
>
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