The primary reviewer presents to the Committee a brief summary of the rationale and the experiments proposed, highlights any problems with the application, and recommends a course of action. The application is then discussed by the Committee. Category B research protocols are assigned to two members of the Committee who examine the application and associated protocols. The recommended course of action is communicated to the Chair only. 10.2 Reviewers provide to the Chair a copy of their review findings, listing all of their questions and concerns.
Members have the option of abstaining.
This recommendation is used if a protocol has sufficient information for the committee to grant approval, however additional information is still required. The investigator must respond within 30 days. After 30 days the status will be changed to Decision Deferred and animals can no longer be ordered. The investigator must respond within 30 days. Where the original application raised significant concerns on the part of the Committee, the revised application may require reconsideration by the entire Committee in which case final approval rests with the Committee.