f6098d8b__and_Use_of_Laboratory_Animals__Comments
[ID] 370 [Entry Date] 04/21/2011 at 04:34:27 PM [Affiliation] Self [Comments] 
Comment 1: I urge that this new addition be put on hold. It should NOT go into effect. This new addition goes a long way towards INCREASING costs, INCREASING paperwork, INCREASING roadblocks to research, INCREASING the number of animals utilized in research, and INCREASING time to conduct research. However, it will markedly DECREASE the ability to conduct research in an efficient manner. Particularly onerous is the section titled "Use of Non-Pharmaceutical Grade Chemicals and Other Substances". Not only is it unnecessary, but it will totally block new and innovative research. Rules (euphemistically called guidelines) such as these will markedly slow the progress being made in improving health for the American people and helping people live longer and healthier lives. Comment 2: Implementation plan should not be put into effect until a final version is agreed upon. Otherwise, it becomes a "fait accompli" and adds to the burden of the scientist, the institution, and research, in general.
Listing of Public Comments on Proposed Adoption and Implementation of the Eighth Edition of the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals