[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 7, Volume 5]

[Revised as of January 1, 2006]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 7CFR331.19]



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                          TITLE 7--AGRICULTURE

 

 CHAPTER III--ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF 

                               AGRICULTURE

 

PART 331_POSSESSION, USE, AND TRANSFER OF SELECT AGENTS AND TOXINS--Table 

of Contents

 

Sec. 331.19  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);

    (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 notify APHIS or CDC immediately 

upon discovery of 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.