From the administrative end, however, we feel the Guidelines are too 
relaxed. Considerable authority has been delegated by RAC to the IBC, 
but RAC has not taken the initiative to review IBC activities. We 
suggest that a system be implemented by the RAC and/or ORDA to audit 
IBC functions to ensure that they are operating in accordance with the 
Guidel ines. 
• How frequently does your IBC meet? 
The IBC meets as required to carry out its responsibilities. There is 
no regular meeting schedule. 
For all projects, a subcommittee of the IBC meets with the Principal 
Investigator to assist him in preparing his proposal and to conduct a 
preliminary review. When completed, the proposal is presented to the 
entire IBC at a meeting (for major facility design and procedure 
approval) or by mail (for minor protocol and equipment changes). 
• Does you IBC have other responsibilities at your institution? 
Currently the IBC does not have other responsibilities at our 
institution but a proposal is under consideration to expand the role of 
the IBC to include review of all work with biological agents. 
Si ncerely , 
/tb 
Att . 
cc: Mr. Galat 
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