Resources with keywords: select agent



Select Agents and Toxins Exemption: H5 Avian Influenza Virus
CDC / USDA
6 June 2024

This notice temporarily exempts H5 avian influenza viruses from the requirements of the regulations listed in 9 C.F.R. Part 121 for a period of three years; this exemption is consistent with protecting animal health and animal products while allowing more laboratories to conduct research and develop solutions to address the disease. This exemption replaces all previously issued and currently effective exemptions related to H5 avian influenza viruses.

Laboratory Procedures and Biosafety Guidelines: Select Agent Regulations
CDC
§ 73.13 Restricted experiments. (Website, Regulatory)
Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR)

Title 42, Chapter I, Subchapter F, §73.13

FAQ: Select Agents & Toxins (Website, Regulatory)
CDC/USDA Federal Select Agent Program

Includes updates on SARS-CoV-2 status

Select Agent Exercise Plan Template (MS Word, Template, Training)
ABSA
15 January 2017
CDC/USDA Federal Select Agent Program: Preparing for Inspection (Website, Regulation/Guidance)
CDC/USDA

The Federal Select Agent Program has posted inspection checklists to assist entities with preparing for an inspection.

keywords: CDC, select agent, USDA
Example Exercise Program (MS Word, Template)
ABSA
15 January 2017

Template for capturing and prioritizing the capabilities, events, and procedures that should be tested as part of a comprehensive exercise program for the select agent program.

Target Audience: Those responsible for design and implementation of exercises and drills

At the end of training students will be able to…

  1. List entity specific functions that should be exercised
  2. List entity specific hazards or events that should be tested
  3. Set priorities for conducting exercises and drills to test functions and capabilities
Example Exercise Plan (MS Word, Template, Training)
ABSA

Form designed to facilitate the design, conduct, and evaluation of exercises and drills conducted for compliance with select agent program requirements

Target Audience: Person in charge of running exercises

At the end of training students will be able to…

  1. Define purpose and scope of exercise
  2. Define exercise objectives
  3. Idenfity planning team, evaluators, and players for the exercise
  4. Design script
  5. Log relevant outcomes and recommendations for program improvements
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