[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 9, Volume 1]
[Revised as of January 1, 2007]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 9CFR121.19]

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                  TITLE 9--ANIMALS AND ANIMAL PRODUCTS
 
  CHAPTER I--ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF 
                               AGRICULTURE
 
PART 121_POSSESSION, USE, AND TRANSFER OF SELECT AGENTS AND TOXINS
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Sec. 121.19  Notification of theft, loss, or release.

    (a) An individual or entity must immediately notify APHIS or CDC 
upon discovery of the theft or loss of a select agent or toxin. Thefts 
or losses must be reported even if the select agent or toxin is 
subsequently recovered or the responsible parties are identified.
    (1) The theft or loss of a select agent or toxin must be reported by 
telephone, facsimile, or e-mail. The following information must be 
provided:
    (i) The name of the select agent or toxin and any identifying 
information (e.g., strain or other characterization information);

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    (ii) An estimate of the quantity stolen or lost;
    (iii) An estimate of the time during which the theft or loss 
occurred;
    (iv) The location (building, room) from which the theft or loss 
occurred; and
    (v) The list of Federal, State, or local law enforcement agencies to 
which the individual or entity reported, or intends to report, the theft 
or loss.
    (2) A completed APHIS/CDC Form 3 must be submitted within 7 calendar 
days.
    (b) An individual or entity must immediately notify APHIS or CDC 
upon discovery of a release of a select agent or toxin causing 
occupational exposure or a release of a select agent or toxin outside of 
the primary barriers of the biocontainment area.
    (1) The release of a select agent or toxin must be reported by 
telephone, facsimile, or e-mail. The following information must be 
provided:
    (i) The name of the select agent or toxin and any identifying 
information (e.g., strain or other characterization information);
    (ii) An estimate of the quantity released;
    (iii) The time and duration of the release;
    (iv) The environment into which the release occurred (e.g., in 
building or outside of building, waste system);
    (v) The location (building, room) from which the release occurred; 
and
    (vi) The number of individuals potentially exposed at the entity;
    (vii) Actions taken to respond to the release; and
    (viii) Hazards posed by the release.
    (2) A completed APHIS/CDC Form 3 must be submitted within 7 calendar 
days.