ACORP Appendix 1
 
Use Of a Non-Va Facility to House Animals Purchased With VA or VA Research and Education Corporation Funds
Version 3

1.	Indicate which non-VA facilities will house animals purchased with VA or VA Research and Education Corporation funds for this project, and give the current AAALAC International accreditation status for each.  Be sure to consider affiliated institutions and contract facilities that purchase and house animals on your behalf to make custom antibodies or other biological products.  Consult with your veterinarian or IACUC to determine which institutions must be entered.  USDA policies and PHS policy clarifications may also be helpful.  Once completed, proceed to item 2.  

Non-VA Facility Name	Is this facility accredited by AAALAC?	
	Yes	No*	

			

*According to VHA Handbook 1200.7, “Use of Animals in Research”, paragraph 7.f., all VA animal facilities and affiliate or other animal facilities that house animals purchased with VA (including VA Research and Education Corporation) funds must be accredited by AAALAC.  Under exceptional circumstances, a waiver may be requested in writing from the CRADO (Chief Research and Development Officer) or designee through the CVMO (Chief Veterinary Medical Officer).  See Appendix A of VHA Handbook 1200.7 for information on how to contact the CVMO.  

2.	In what non-VA building(s) and room(s) will the animals be housed?

3.	Return to item N.2. on the ACORP.