USADA is responsible for the results management and adjudication process for athletes in U.S. Olympic, Paralympic, Pan American, and Parapan American Sport, providing important independence and removing any potential conflicts of interest from the USOPC and sport national governing bodies. USADA communicates with athletes regarding test results and manages any potential anti-doping rule violations. The results management process is designed to protect the rights of clean athletes, preserve the integrity of competition, and hold accountable those athletes looking to cheat through the use of dangerous, performance-enhancing drugs, while ensuring only those athletes who have committed anti-doping rule violations (ADRV) face sanctions. USADA works to achieve a transparent and fair results management and adjudication process in accordance with the established rules, including Congressional Statutes, such as the Ted Stevens Olympic and Amateur Sports Act, the World Anti-Doping Code, and the USOPC National Anti-Doping Policy which are agreed upon by the USOPC Athletes’ Advisory Council.