I've worked with two IRBs and neither required an annual recertification of
exemptions.  Exempt means exactly that--it's exempt from review, now and in
the future.  Of course, researchers are told that if they change the
protocol in a way that it no longer meets exemption criteria, then they will
have to submit the revised protocol for review.  In most cases, I've found
that researchers will consult with the office for any little change they
plan, regardless of how minor.  If the modification doesn't change the
exemption, we just respond with an email thanking them for the notification
and indicating that the protocol remains exempt.

Barbara H. Gray
Director of Grants & Contracts
Valdosta State University
1500 North Patterson Street
Valdosta, GA  31698-0429

Telephone:  229-333-7837
Fax:  229-245-3853
Email:  xxxxxx@valdosta.edu

-----Original Message-----
From: Research Administration List [mailto:xxxxxx@hrinet.org] On Behalf Of
Alicia M. Bivona
Sent: Wednesday, May 02, 2007 3:30 PM
To: xxxxxx@hrinet.org
Subject: [RESADM-L] Exempt IRB Studies

Our IRB requires an annual recertification for Exempt IRB studies (which
our PIs feel is unnecessary).

Do any of your institutions require annual recertification for Exempt IRB
studies?

Any information you can provide would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you,
Alicia
___________________________________
Alicia Bivona
Grant Administrator
Health Research, Inc.
One University Place
Rensselaer, NY 12144-3447

Phone: (518) 431-6090
Fax: (518) 431-1234
xxxxxx@healthresearch.org

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