Introduction Reporting period Due date How to submit Download the sample annual report

Introduction

The Public Health Service (PHS) Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals (Policy), section IV.F.1.,2., and 4., requires that at least once every 12 months the IACUC, through the Institutional Official (IO), must report to OLAW.

Information to be reported includes:

• Any change in the institution's accreditation status
• Any change in the institution's program of animal care and use or facilities
• Any change in the IO
• Any changes in the IACUC membership
• The dates that the IACUC conducted its semiannual evaluations of the program and facilities
• Any minority views filed by members of the IACUC

Only 3 attachments can be included in your annual report:

• Roster of IACUC membership (only if there have been changes)
• Summary of any program changes
• Any minority views by an IACUC member

We have developed this sample document to help you complete your annual report.

Note for 2012: guidance for implementing the 8th Edition of the Guide and an updated sample annual report will be provided after the 2011 reporting period.

Reporting period

The reporting period is the calendar year (January 1-December 31). If you are currently on a different 12-month reporting period, you will be transitioned to a calendar year reporting period on your next Assurance renewal.

Due date

Your annual report is due the last day of the month following the end of the reporting period. So for the calendar year reporting period ending on December 31, you must submit an annual report by January 31. 

How to submit

After the IO and the IACUC Chairperson have signed the completed report, fax it to 301-915-9478 or 301-915-9483 or e-mail to olawarp@mail.nih.gov.

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