Which document specifies fines for IACUC members who violate confidentiality regulations?

The correct answer is the Animal Welfare Act (AWA). The AWA is a significant piece of legislation in the United States that governs the treatment of animals in research, exhibition, transport, and by dealers. It sets forth standards for animal care and specifies that IACUC members must maintain confidentiality regarding the details of research proposals and the identity of the investigators, as breaking this confidentiality can undermine the integrity of the review process.

As part of enforcing these regulations, the AWA outlines potential penalties, including fines, for individuals who fail to comply with these confidentiality requirements. This results in serious consequences for IACUC members who violate the established regulations, thus ensuring a level of accountability and protecting the sensitive nature of research data.

Other options, like the AWAR (Animal Welfare Act Regulations), primarily provide guidelines and enforce standards for animal care and use but do not specifically delineate penalties for confidentiality breaches. The APA Guidelines focus more on ethical considerations in psychology and behavioral research rather than confidentiality regulations related to IACUC. The PHS Policy (Public Health Service Policy) addresses the care and use of animals but also does not explicitly set forth penalties for confidentiality violations. Thus, the AWA is the document that explicitly states the fines for IACUC members violating confidentiality