References

USDA Animal Welfare Act Regulations, Section 2.31-Review, And, If Warranted, Investigate Concerns

From the USDA Animal Welfare Act Regulations, Section 2.31-

Review, and, if warranted, investigate concerns involving the care and use of animals at the research facility resulting from public complaints received and from reports of noncompliance received from laboratory or research facility personnel or employees;Make recommendations to the Institutional Official regarding any aspect of the research facility’s animal program, facilities, or personnel training;”

www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx/9cfr2.html