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Notice of Change in Criteria for Renewal of Domestic Animal Welfare Assurances

Notice of Change in Criteria for Renewal of Domestic Animal Welfare Assurances (Domestic Assurance) has been published in the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts on May 29, 2014, NOT-OD-14-099. Previously, Domestic Assurances were renewed, regardless of funding, every 4 years, provided that the institution submitted a renewal Domestic Assurance document to OLAW prior to the expiration date. Effective December 1, 2014, Domestic Assurances will be renewed only if the institution has current PHS funding.

For questions or further information, e-mail olawdoa@mail.nih.gov.