Construction, modernization, major alteration and renovation, major A&R, real property management standards, 42 CFR 52b, 42 CFR 75

10.6.1 General

Unless alternate requirements are specified in the governing statute:

  • Construction, modernization and major A&R under research grants are subject to the requirements of 42 CFR Part 52b.
  • Major A&R under center grants or minor A&R under other types of grants/mechanisms is subject to the provisions of 2 CFR Part 200.310 through 200.316, as applicable, regarding use, transfer of title, and disposition.

Statutory provisions may specify alternate requirements for the length of the recipient's accountability obligations, the Federal right of recovery, or waivers. To the extent statutory provisions differ from the requirements of 42 CFR Part 52b and/or 2 CFR Part 200, including those described in this subsection, the statutory provisions, as reflected in the terms and conditions of the award, apply.

Real property constructed, modernized, or otherwise altered as part of a major alteration with NIH grant support may not be conveyed, transferred, assigned, mortgaged, leased, or in any other manner encumbered by the recipient, except as expressly authorized in writing by NIH. If the recipient defaults in any way on a mortgage, the recipient shall immediately notify the GMO by telephone and in writing. If the mortgagor intends to foreclose, the recipient must notify the GMO in writing at least 30 days before the foreclosure action is initiated.

The mortgage agreement must specifically allow, in the case of default, that NIH or its designee may assume the role of mortgagor and continue to make payments. If NIH (or its designee) chooses not to assume the role of mortgagor, the mortgagee (recipient) must pay NIH an amount equal to the share of the sales proceeds otherwise due the recipient (mortgagor) times the Federal share in the property.

Any NIH assignment of the property and mortgage responsibilities to any party other than NIH shall be subject to prior approval Written approval by an authorized HHS official, e.g., a designated IC GMO, evidencing prior consent before a recipient undertakes certain activities or incurs specific costs (see Administrative Requirements-Changes in Project and Budget-Prior Approval Requirements). of the mortgagor.