R982-800-102. Data Research Request Procedures

  (1) Data research requests shall be submitted via an electronic form available on the center's website.

  (2) Each data research request must include the information set forth in Section R982-800-104. If the requester fails to include that information:

  (a) In the case of a primary requester, the center shall seek the necessary additional information and clarification from the requester, and may decline to act on the request until the necessary additional information and clarification is received;

  (b) In the case of an ancillary requester, the center may:

  (i) Seek the necessary additional information and clarification from the requester, and may decline to act on the request until the necessary additional information and clarification is received; or

  (ii) Deny the request and provide to the requester the reason(s) for the denial of the request.

  (3)(a) If the center accepts a data research request from an ancillary requester, the center shall submit to the ancillary requester a payment agreement setting forth at least the following:

  (i) The reasonable estimated cost of completing the data research request; and

  (ii) The obligation of the ancillary requester to pay the full cost of completing the data research request, even if the full cost differs from the reasonable estimated cost.

  (b) The ancillary requester shall execute the payment agreement and return it to the center. If the ancillary requester fails or refuses to execute and return the payment agreement, the center may decline the data research request.