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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.
- 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)
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Code of Federal Regulations:
7 CFR Part 331 and 9 CFR Part 121USDA Possession Use and Transfer of Select Agents and ToxinsPDF - 333 KB
29 CFR Part 1910-1030 Bloodborne Pathogens HTML
PDF - 808 KB29 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 49 CFR Part 171 DOT Hazardous Materials – Revision to Standards for Infectious Substances HTML 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 18 USC Part 175a Requests for Military Assistance to Enforce Prohibition in Certain Emergencies HTML 18 USC Part 175b Possession by Restricted Persons HTML 18 USC Part 2332a Use of Weapons of Mass Destruction HTML 42 USC Part 262a Enhanced Control of Dangerous Biological Agents and Toxins HTML 42 USC Part 4321-4347 National Environmental Policy Act HTML -
HHS Select Agents and Toxins Page (including the list of select agents and toxins and information about additions or deletions to the list)
- NIH Grants Policy Statement: Select Agent Requirements
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Interim CDC-NIH Recommendation for Raising the Biosafety Level for Laboratory Work Involving Noncontemporary Human Influenza Viruses (PDF - 113 KB)
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NIH Guidelines for Research Involving Recombinant DNA Molecules (PDF - 2.15 MB)
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Select Agent Language for NIAID Contracts and RFPs
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NIAID: Select Agent Research Review & Approval Procedure for Grants that include Foreign Institutions
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NIAID: Select Agent Review & Approval Procedure for Contracts that include Foreign Institutions
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Select Agent Terms of Award for NIAID Grants
- Submission, Review and Monitoring of NIH-Funded Awards Involving Research with Infectious Agents or Select Agents, March 31, 2005 (MS Word - 36 KB)
- Oversight and Regulatory Authorities for NIH-Funded Awards Involving Research with Infectious Agents or Select Agents, March 31, 2005 (MS Word - 34 KB)
- Responsibilities of Organizations/Agencies for Monitoring and Oversight of NIH-Funded Research with Select Agents (MS Word - 34 KB)
- Processes for Investigations of Accidents, Research-related Illnesses and Potential Biosafety Violations Involving Infectious or Select Agents (MS Word - 32 KB)