A. The UCSB Policy on the Use of Human Subjects (Research Circular No. 22-72, revised July 1983) specifies the following exemption procedures, put into place in July, 1983.
BEFORE RUNNING *ANY* SUBJECTS:
1. The investigator claiming exemption of a research project involving human /subjects from the requirement for HSC review will submit a completed UCSB/ORDA Form 112X (Claim of Exemption from Requirement for Review of Use of Human Subjects,) to the Head of the Investigator's Department or ORU.
2. The Department/ORU Head will, if concurring in the exemption claim, sign the completed Form 112X and forward to to the Office of Research for approval by the HSC.
3. If the project does not appear to meet the criteria for exemption, the investigator will be contacted by a representative of the HSC.
4. When the completed Form 112x has been signed by both the Department/ORU Head and the HSC Chairperson, a copy will be returned to the Department/ORU Head, and the original will be filed in the Office of Research.
5. If an exemption claim is not confirmed, the standard application (UCSB/ORDA Form 112f must be submitted to the HSC.