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Select Agent Information

 

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Introduction

This page provides the NIH awards process for research involving infectious agents and select agents, including submissions, awards, monitoring and oversight. This page also clarifies the processes and responsibilities for investigations of laboratory accidents, research-related illnesses and potential Biosafety violations.

Laws and Policies

  • HR 3448: Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act, January 23, 2002 (PDF - 971 KB)
  • USA Patriot Act of 2001, October 26, 2001 (PDF - 908 KB)
  • Code of Federal Regulations:
    7 CFR Part 331 and 9 CFR Part 121
    USDA Possession Use and Transfer of Select Agents and Toxins
    PDF - 333 KB Link to External Site
    29 CFR Part 1910-1030 Bloodborne Pathogens HTML Link to External Site
    PDF - 808 KB
    29 CFR Part 1910-1450 Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories HTML
     
    42 CFR Part 72 Additional Requirements for Facilities Transferring or Receiving Select Agents PDF - 200 KB
    42 CFR Part 73 and 42 CFR Part 1003 HHS Possession Use and Transfer of Select Agents and Toxins PDF - 255 KB Link to External Site
    49 CFR Part 171 DOT Hazardous Materials – Revision to Standards for Infectious Substances HTML Link to External Site
    49 CFR Part 171.15 Immediate Notice of Certain Hazardous Materials Incidents PDF - 78 KB

  • U.S. Code:
    18 USC Part 175 Prohibitions with respect to Biological Weapons HTML Link to External Site
    18 USC Part 175a Requests for Military Assistance to Enforce Prohibition in Certain Emergencies HTML Link to External Site
    18 USC Part 175b Possession by Restricted Persons HTML Link to External Site
    18 USC Part 2332a Use of Weapons of Mass Destruction HTML Link to External Site
    42 USC Part 262a Enhanced Control of Dangerous Biological Agents and Toxins HTML Link to External Site
    42 USC Part 4321-4347 National Environmental Policy Act HTML Link to External Site

  • HHS Select Agents and Toxins Page (including the list of select agents and toxins and information about additions or deletions to the list) Link to External Site
  • NIH Grants Policy Statement: Select Agent Requirements

Guidelines and Resources

Monitoring and Oversight for NIH Awards

Investigations

Select Agent Programs