Policy on Investigator-assigned space in the ARC.
Current practices regarding investigator-assigned areas within the
ARC will change effective with the ongoing renovation of ARC facilities. These
changes are necessary to ensure all activities in the ARC are under
an approved animal protocol, and that the responsibility of activities
ongoing in the space is clearly assigned to individual investigators. In
addition, it clarifies the role of the ARC director in regulating
activities within investigator-assigned areas, since this space is
subject to inspection and compliance standards set by regulatory/credentialing
agencies.
POLICY STATEMENT
The past practice of “department-assigned” space within
the ARC will be discontinued.
The practice of “investigator-assigned” space within
the ARC will continue with the following provisions:
1. All space assignments will be made by the ARC director
368-3490.Space assignments will be made to individual investigators
only, with the exception of institution-wide core facilities.
2. Assignment of space will be made only when a well-defined
need is presented and which is feasible given the current available
space. An approved IACUC protocol for the research is needed. All
users of the space must be listed on the protocol and meet all training
requirements.
3. Assigned space in the ARC will be used for animal
work only; no other research or non-research uses are permitted.
4. Space assignments will be reviewed annually at the
time of the IACUC protocol renewal. Use and/or location of assigned
space may change at these review periods. New space assignment
requests will be considered only after obtaining IACUC approval for
the study.
5. The ARC director has ultimate control over the space. Any
activities or equipment that does not meet regulatory agency standards
will cease and/or be removed. Failure to rectify identified
problems within a reasonable timeframe will result in the submission
of a non-compliance complaint to the IACUC.
6. Existing facility fee structure will not change.
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