Program Reviews & Reports

Various federal reviews, reports, and Executive Orders have been generated regarding the oversight of select agents and toxins.

Executive Orders, Reviews & Reports

Training

The Federal Select Agent Program offers individuals training opportunities such as workshops, inspection videos, and compliance assistance documents to assist entities in complying with the requirements of the Select Agents regulations.

Training Workshops

Annual workshops are conducted to inform individuals of their legal responsibilities and provide guidance for best practices when implementing the select agent regulations at their entities.

Training Workshops

Facility Inspection Videos

Two informational videos entitled "Facility Inspection Video (Biosafety Level 3)" and "Facility Inspection Video (Toxin)" address topics related to the inspection of biosafety level 3 select agent and toxin laboratories. The videos describe how to prepare for an inspection and what transpires during and after an inspection.

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Compliance Assistance

Please select from the below list of documents to assist in complying with the requirements of the Select Agents regulations:

Checklists

Comparative Analysis of the Fourth and Fifth Editions of BMBL

Containment Facility Design and Construction (Secondary Barriers)

Containment for Work with Eastern Equine Encephalitis virus

Guidance for the Inactivation of Select Agents and Toxins

Guidance on the Use of Infectious Waste Treatment and Radiation Facilities Outside of Registered Space

Guidelines for Avian Influenza Viruses

Incident Response Plan

Long Term Storage

NIH Guidelines

Prudent Practices in the Laboratory: Handling and Management of Chemical Hazards

SA Grams

Security Related Information

Synthetic Genomics