If the ACUC decides to withhold approval of a protocol, it shall include in its written notification a statement of the reasons for its decision and give the investigator an opportunity to respond in person or in writing. The Department of Environmental Health, Safety and Risk Management will send appropriate communications to granting agencies and will keep a file of all approved protocols. Expedited review will be conducted at monthly ACUC work sessions. At least four members of the ACUC will comprise each working group. The Chair may allow an expedited review to be handled by a working group via telephone or written communication if deemed necessary by time constraints.
Approval remains in effect for one year.
Any significant alterations of the protocol would require submission of a new protocol for review, or an addendum to the original. Annual renewal forms will automatically be sent to investigators prior to the first and second anniversary dates of the original approval date. All modifications to protocols must be documented in writing and submitted to the Department of Environmental Health, Safety and Risk Management. Resubmissions will be handled administratively by the attending veterinarian. The attending veterinarian will serve as a resource regarding drug dosage, euthanasia, etc., and in consultation with the other reviewers, will evaluate the research classification for animals protocols.