citation_inspection: 179

The semi-annual reports to the IO dated 5/1/21 and 10/28/21 were reviewed. Both semi-annual reports did not contain all of the required information as described in this Section. The two semi-annual reports were not signed by a majority of the IACUC members, and they did not contain a specific plan and schedule with dates for correcting each of the minor deficiencies identified by the IACUC during the facility inspections. In addition, during the review of the semi-annual reports and the minutes for the IACUC meetings when the semi-annual evaluations were conducted (4/28/21 and 10/22/21), it was noted that there were discrepancies between the two sets of documents for the deficiencies identified during the facility inspections. Per this Section, one of the functions of the IACUC is to prepare semi-annual reports to the Institutional Official following the Committee’s review of the program of animal use and the animal facilities. The report shall be reviewed and signed by a majority of the IACUC members and must contain a reasonable and specific plan and schedule with dates for correcting each deficiency. The content of these reports should describe the nature and extent of the research facility’s adherence with the AWA Regulations for the Program and animal facilities to provide the Institutional Official with accurate information on the status of all aspects of the research facility. Correct from this date 5/13/22 forward.