The investigator has permission to conduct the experiments on the number of animals described in the proposal. No major problems but requires clarification on specified minor points, signatures of responsible investigators or other administrative paperwork. Approval will be issued when the information is supplied without necessity of further discussion by the full Committee.
Further information needs to be provided.
This could be due to the complexity of the study or the fact that it entails new and untried procedures. Approval may be granted for preliminary studies with only a limited number of animals. The initial data will then be reviewed by the Committee and the remainder of the proposal decided upon. It is important to remember that the primary concern of the Committee is to facilitate the performance of appropriate and productive scientific endeavor, consistent with applicable laws, regulations and policies.