If in the judgment of the Chair of the Human Subjects Review Committee a proposed research project clearly does not pose any risk of violating confidentialities creating a liability concern or creating some other related harm the person proposing the research project may request that the Chair (or the Chair’s designate from the Committee) conduct an expedited review in lieu of the full committee review process.The Chair or the Chair’s designate signs a standardized form authorizing the individual to proceed. The Vice President for Academic Affairs must also concur with the judgment of the Chair or the Chair’s designate and “sign-off” on the same sheet.