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.
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