Observational Field Study Waiver

Principal Investigators: Complete the following information to request a waiver of Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee review and approval if proposed studies consist of simple unobtrusive observation of wild animals in their natural habitat.

First Name

Last Name

Department

Will your study involve capture and/or invasive procedures on free-ranging animals in their natural habitats?

Yes

If yes, stop- a full animal care and use protocol and IACUC approval is required.

To the best of your knowledge, will your study cause harm to any animals?

Yes

If yes, stop- a full animal care and use protocol and IACUC approval is required.

To the best of your knowledge, will your study considerably impact the behavior of any animals?

Yes

If yes, stop- a full animal care and use protocol and IACUC approval is required.

Provide the study name, relevant funding source, and a brief description of the interactions between investigators and animals.

INVESTIGATOR ASSURANCES:

To the best of my knowledge, I certify that the information provided in this Request for Waiver is complete and accurate.

I understand that any change in the study that introduces direct animal contact will require review of an animal care and use protocol and approval of that application by the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee before proceeding.

I understand that consultation with the Attending Veterinarian is available to me.

I further acknowledge that certain free-ranging species are endangered, threatened, or are of an otherwise special status such that required permits, clearances, or other permission must be obtained prior to proceeding with work. I will verify if target species for this project are listed as threatened, endangered, or of other special status at the state, federal, or international level prior to beginning work. For any such listed species I will abide by all pertinent regulatory requirements, including securing all required permits, clearances, or other permissions prior to the commencement of work. I understand that this waiver does not supersede or substitute for any such permissions.

All personnel, including students, involved in this study have received proper training appropriate to the nature and scope of the study to ensure that the health and safety of animals and persons in the field are not compromised

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