Communications/Outside Activities Clause Samples

Communications/Outside Activities. A. When an employee attends or otherwise participates in an external event, outside activity or meeting, whether in their official or personal capacity, they must comply with all federal ethics requirements. B. Denials for attendance at scientific conferences/meetings during duty time will be provided in writing to the employee upon request. C. As part of assigned duties, employees may submit manuscripts for publication in their official capacity consistent with Agency review procedures. D. Employees engaged in an outside activity may generally participate in the free flow of scientific information by discussing their work at conferences, meetings, and with the press, provided that they do not misuse their federal positions by inappropriately using their official titles, sharing nonpublic information, or implying that the Agency or the United States government sanctions their opinion. The employees must make clear that they are speaking or participating in their personal capacity only. E. When an employee is teaching, speaking, or writing in their personal capacity on a subject that relates to EPA’s programs, policies, or operations, then they must abide by 5 CFR 2635.807(b)(1) and applicable EPA Ethics regulations.