Federation of American Scientists :: U.S. Government Agencies
Federation of American Scientists :: U.S. Government Agencies
Departments, agencies, advisory groups, and elected officials within the US federal government play a variety of roles in preventing bioterrorism and preparing for public health emergencies. Some of these bodies focus on biodefense research, while others provide funding for research; still others are charged with creating legislation necessary for effective biosecurity. These pages link to information provided by different groups within the federal government working on these issues.
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Agricultural Select Agent Program
"The Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002 (Public Law 107-188; June 12, 2002) requires that the United States improve its ability to prevent, prepare for, and respond to acts of bioterrorism and other public health emergencies that could threaten either public health and safety or American Agriculture. It necessitates that individuals possessing, using, or transferring agents or toxins deemed a severe threat to public, animal or plant health, or to animal or plant products notify either the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) or the Secretary of the Department of Agriculture (USDA). In accordance with the Act, implementing regulations detailing the requirements for possession, use, and transfer for select agents and toxins were published by HHS (42 CFR part 73) and by USDA (9 CFR part 121 and 7 CFR part 331)."
4700 River Road Unit 2 Riverdale, MD 20737 | Telephone: (301) 734-5960
Biosecurity Engagement Program
"The Biosecurity Engagement Program (BEP) is committed to developing cooperative international programs that promote the safe, secure and responsible use of biological materials that are at risk of accidental release or intentional misuse. Fundamental BEP objectives include: assisting partner countries in maintaining a balance between developing sustainable public and agricultural health infrastructure, and ensuring safe and secure pathogen collections; training in biosafety and pathogen security to promote sound laboratory management practices; and training in infectious disease surveillance and molecular diagnostics, and laboratory capacity building activities."
U.S. Department of State Washington, DC 20520 | Telephone: (202) 647-2601
Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation
"The Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation (ISN), headed by Acting Assistant Secretary Stephen G. Rademaker is responsible for managing a broad range of nonproliferation, counterproliferation and arms control functions. ISN leads U.S. efforts to prevent the spread of weapons of mass destruction (nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons) and their delivery systems."
U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW Washington, DC 20520 | Telephone: (202) 647-6575
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Select Agent Program
"The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) regulates the possession, use, and transfer of select agents and toxins that have the potential to pose a severe threat to public health and safety. The CDC Select Agent Program oversees these activities and registers all laboratories and other entities in the United States of America that possess, use, or transfer a select agent or toxin."
Select Agent Program 1600 Clifton Road NE, MS E-79 Atlanta, GA 30333 | Telephone: (404) 498-2255
Read the full article here: Federation of American Scientists :: U.S. Government Agencies
Departments, agencies, advisory groups, and elected officials within the US federal government play a variety of roles in preventing bioterrorism and preparing for public health emergencies. Some of these bodies focus on biodefense research, while others provide funding for research; still others are charged with creating legislation necessary for effective biosecurity. These pages link to information provided by different groups within the federal government working on these issues.
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Agricultural Select Agent Program
"The Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002 (Public Law 107-188; June 12, 2002) requires that the United States improve its ability to prevent, prepare for, and respond to acts of bioterrorism and other public health emergencies that could threaten either public health and safety or American Agriculture. It necessitates that individuals possessing, using, or transferring agents or toxins deemed a severe threat to public, animal or plant health, or to animal or plant products notify either the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) or the Secretary of the Department of Agriculture (USDA). In accordance with the Act, implementing regulations detailing the requirements for possession, use, and transfer for select agents and toxins were published by HHS (42 CFR part 73) and by USDA (9 CFR part 121 and 7 CFR part 331)."
4700 River Road Unit 2 Riverdale, MD 20737 | Telephone: (301) 734-5960
Biosecurity Engagement Program
"The Biosecurity Engagement Program (BEP) is committed to developing cooperative international programs that promote the safe, secure and responsible use of biological materials that are at risk of accidental release or intentional misuse. Fundamental BEP objectives include: assisting partner countries in maintaining a balance between developing sustainable public and agricultural health infrastructure, and ensuring safe and secure pathogen collections; training in biosafety and pathogen security to promote sound laboratory management practices; and training in infectious disease surveillance and molecular diagnostics, and laboratory capacity building activities."
U.S. Department of State Washington, DC 20520 | Telephone: (202) 647-2601
Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation
"The Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation (ISN), headed by Acting Assistant Secretary Stephen G. Rademaker is responsible for managing a broad range of nonproliferation, counterproliferation and arms control functions. ISN leads U.S. efforts to prevent the spread of weapons of mass destruction (nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons) and their delivery systems."
U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW Washington, DC 20520 | Telephone: (202) 647-6575
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Select Agent Program
"The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) regulates the possession, use, and transfer of select agents and toxins that have the potential to pose a severe threat to public health and safety. The CDC Select Agent Program oversees these activities and registers all laboratories and other entities in the United States of America that possess, use, or transfer a select agent or toxin."
Select Agent Program 1600 Clifton Road NE, MS E-79 Atlanta, GA 30333 | Telephone: (404) 498-2255
Read the full article here: Federation of American Scientists :: U.S. Government Agencies
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