Does the Institutional Official have authority to suspend an activity that was previously approved by the IACUC, or to approve one that was not initially approved by the IACUC?
Nothing in the PHS Policy precludes the Institutional Official or another authorized official from unilaterally suspending, terminating, or imposing sanctions on any activity involving animals, regardless of whether it was previously approved by the IACUC. However, no institutional official may approve animal activities or reinstate animal activities that were suspended by the IACUC.
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