Continuing responsibilities for animals not sacrificed at the end of the experiment. The investigator shall notify CCM and ORS at least five days prior to administration of radioactive materials to animals that are to be housed in CCM facilities. ORS may then supply appropriate waste containers, dosimeters, etc., to the investigator and CCM personnel. Investigators shall keep records of estimated activity excreted and consigned to waste containers. The investigator usually is responsible for handling of contaminated bedding and cage cleaning.
Authorized investigators are responsible for ensuring compliance with all radwaste requirements.
The investigator shall notify ORS when animal housing in CCM facilities is concluded. If animals are sacrificed, carcasses shall be bagged, tagged, and frozen while awaiting pickup. ORS will pick up carcasses and waste and will survey equipment and facilities. Decontamination of cages, facilities, and equipment is the responsibility of the authorized investigator. If animals are not sacrificed and are still excreting activity, all animal care and radiation safety protocols continue as before, until the animals are sacrificed or until activity is no longer excreted.