This action allows the IACUC Administrator to suspend a protocol. This action is typically driven by regulatory obligation and indicates temporary suspension of research activities.
Table 571 Protocol Document, Protocol Actions Page, Request an Action Section, Available Actions – Suspend – 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 in one of the following states: Active, Active - On hold, Deactivated, Administratively deactivated, Administratively Approved. The submission status can be in any state | 
| Protocol state after action | After the action is performed The protocol status changes to Suspended investigator. The submission status changes to Suspended | 
 
 
Figure 1392 Protocol Document, Protocol Actions Page, Request an Action Section, Available Actions – Suspend Layout
Table 572 Protocol Document, Protocol Actions Page, Request an Action Section, Available Actions – Suspend – Field Descriptions
| Field | Description | 
| Suspend | |
| Comments | 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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