Federally mandated functions of the IACUC

• Review at least once every six months the institution's program for humane care and use of animals using THE GUIDE and AWA 9 CFR, Chapter I, Subchapter A as a basis for evaluation.
• Inspect at least once every six months all of the institution's animal facilities (including satellite facilities) using THE GUIDE and AWA 9 CFR, Chapter I, Subchapter A as a basis for evaluation.
• Prepare reports of the IACUC evaluations as required by the Animal Welfare Act and PHS Policy and submit these reports to the Institutional Official. The reports must contain a description of the nature and extent of the Institution's adherence to THE GUIDE, AWA 9 CFR Subchapter A, and PHS Policy and identify specifically any departures and the reasons for such departures, the reports must distinguish significant deficiencies from minor deficiencies and contain a reasonable and specific plan for correcting each deficiency.
• Review concerns involving the care and use of animals at the institution.
• Make recommendations to the Institutional Official.
• Review and approve, require modification in or withhold approval of the use of animals.
• Be authorized to suspend an activity involving animals in accordance with specifications in PHS Policy or USDA regulations.