Which of the following is true regarding the IACUC's authority and responsibilities regarding research animal misuse, mistreatment, or noncompliance?
A. If an organization accepts PHS funds or is registered with the USDA as a research organization, any protocol suspension does not have to be reported by the Institutional Official to OLAW and USDA.
B. IACUCs are not responsible for investigating allegations of mistreatment, misuse, or noncompliance, as it is the investigator's role to do so.
C. The IACUC has regulatory authority to stop any animal activities to protect either animals or people.
D. If an IACUC votes to suspend a protocol or animal activity, that decision can be overturned by any administrator at the organization.