Removal of Protocol Annual Review Requirement
The Annual Review Process that involved the completion of an Annual Continuation Form are no longer required due to a Final Rule, in response to the 21st Century Cures Act, issued by USDA APHIS, that became effective On December 27, 2021, which removes the requirement for annual protocol continuation by the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee. In accordance with OLAW, annual reviews are no longer necessary, and the protocol approval letters will have the approval period indicated for 3 years. Complete resubmission of protocols with a de novo review is still required every 3 years.
In accordance with this change, the UIC OACIB will no longer be sending out Annual Continuation Forms and Annual Renewal Letters for the majority of protocols with the exception of protocols that contain USDA exemptions and for all Form Gs. Please contact us at oacib@uic.edu if you have any questions regarding this change