This action allows the IACUC Administrator to mark a previously approved protocol on hold based on input from the IACUC chair.
Table 537 Protocol Document, Protocol Actions Page, Request an Action Section, Available Actions – Hold Action – Action Attributes
| Action attributes | Description | 
| Who can perform action | IACUC Administrators are allowed to perform this action. | 
| Protocol state prior to action | Prior to the action being performed, the protocol must be in the following state: 
 The protocol status can be Active or Administratively Approved The submission status can be in any state 
 | 
| Protocol state after action | After the action is performed 
 The protocol status changes to Active – On Hold The submission status does not change | 

Figure 1370 Protocol Document, Protocol Actions Page, Request an Action Section, Available Actions Subsection - Hold
Table 538 Protocol Document, Protocol Actions Page, Request an Action Section, Available Actions – Hold Action – Field Descriptions
| Field | Description | 
| Comments | To enter textual information to describe this action, 
      click within the text box (or press the tab  | 
| Action Date | Specify the date you want this action to become 
      effective.  By default, the field displays the current date.  To 
      change it, click the calendar | 
| Review Comments | 
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