Montana State University

Review at least once every six months the Institution's prgram for humane care and use of animals using THE GUIDE and AWA 9 CFR, Chapter 1, Subchapter A as a basis for evaluation.
Inspect at least once very six months all the instituion's animal facilities (including satellite facilities) using the THE GUIDE and AWA 9 CFR, Chapter 1 as a basis for evaluation.
Prepare reports of the IACUC evaluation as required by the Animal Welfare Act and PHS Policy and submit these reports to the Institutional Official. The reports must contain a description of the nature and extent of the institution's adherence to THE GUIDE, AWA 9 CFR Subchapter A, and PHS Policy and identify specifically any departures and the reasons for such departures, the reports must distinquish significant deficiencies from minor deficiencies and contain a reasonable and specific plan for correcting each deficiency.
Review concerns involving the care and use of animals at the institution.
Make recommendations to the Institutional Official.
Review and approve, require modification in or withhold approval of the use of animals.
Be authorized to suspend an activity involving animals in accordance with specification in PHS Policy or USDA regulations.

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