References

Informing IACUC Of Changes To Procedures
From the USDA Animal Welfare Act Regulations, Section 2.31-

 

“(d) IACUC review of activities involving animals.

(1) In order to approve proposed activities or proposed significant changes in ongoing activities, the IACUC shall conduct a review of those components of the activities related to the care and use of animals and determine that the proposed activities are in accordance with this subchapter;”

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

From PHS Policy, Section IV.B.-

“B. Functions of the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee As an agent of the institution, the IACUC shall with respect to PHS – conducted or supported activities:

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Review and approve, require modifications in (to secure approval) or withhold approval of those components of PHS-conducted or supported activities related to the care and use of animals as specified in IV.C. of this Policy;
Review and approve, require modifications in (to secure approval), or withhold approval of proposed significant changes regarding the use of animals in ongoing activities; and
Be authorized to suspend an activity involving animals in accordance with the specifications set forth in IV.C.6 of this Policy.”
www.grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/references/phspol.htm#review