January 19, 2022
On November 24, 2021, the USDA APHIS issued a final rule in response to the 21st Century Cures Act for the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee at each facility to conduct a continuing review of research activities involving animals and review of such activities at least every three years. This change aligns with NIH OLAW timeline for completing a review. Therefore, the IACUC voted to eliminate annual reviews for approved protocols with the exception of studies funded by U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). This change is effective December 27, 2021.
A renewal protocol is still required to be submitted. These changes do not affect the 3-year renewal process for IACUC protocols.