f6098d8b__and_Use_of_Laboratory_Animals__Comments
[ID] 49 [Entry Date] 03/25/2011 at 08:56:18 AM [Affiliation] Organization [Organization Name] University of Maryland [Organization City and State] Baltimore, MD [Comments] 
Comment 1: The current policies are working and adoption of these new policies will not make a big change. With budget cuts, rises is COLA adoption this policy would increase additional financial strain on the institutions, principal investigators and ultimately the ability to deliver good and usable scientific data. Thus I respectfully, request a postponement of the implementation of this new policy. Comment 2: Under normal conditions, implementation of this proposal would have been ideal. However, it is important to note that many research and organizations are under a continuous pressure of budget cuts imposed by the Federal, state and local governments. Many support personnel have been either laid off or working part time to cope up with these changes. The adoption of the proposed actions will result in additional price raises by the veterinary services at different universities. Ultimately, the PI of NIH funded grants or other types grants will not be able to deliver results with increased charges for animal welfare. The current laws sufficiently address many concerns. Thus, it is important the NIH not adopt this new policy and should not implement at this stage.
Listing of Public Comments on Proposed Adoption and Implementation of the Eighth Edition of the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals