Response to Protocol Review Scenario: A Word From OLAW and USDA

Frequently Asked Questions About the Public Health Service Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals

“…ison 23 . If a procedure of direct comparison is adopted, the individual(s) charged with conducting the comparison should be appropriately qualified to identify inconsistencies.…”

“…One of OLAW's primary functions is to assist institutions in implementing PHS Policy by responding to policy-related questions. This is accomplished by collaborating with organizations and individuals in preparing guidance for Institutional Animal Care and Use Committees (IACUCs) [3][4][5] , supporting the publication of monographs on various aspects of animal care and use programs 6,7 , and publishing Policy interpretations in articles [8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18] and other formats [19][20][21][22][23][24][25][26][27][28][29][30] . OLAW also sponsors seminars and training that specifically address current topics covering animal care and use, and issues guidance notices in the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts (formerly as "Dear Colleague" letters), all of which are found on the OLAW website (http://grants.nih.gov/ grants/olaw/olaw.htm).…”