Department of Health and Human Services September 12, 2013 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

Pursuant to Section 10(a) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, U.S.C. Appendix 2, notice is hereby given that the Secretary's Advisory Committee on Human Research Protections (SACHRP) will hold a meeting that will be open to the public. Information about SACHRP and the full meeting agenda will be posted on the SACHRP Web site at: https://www.dhhs.gov/ohrp/sachrp/mtgings/.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announces a public webcast for all interested parties, including individuals and entities possessing, using, or transferring biological agents and toxins. The purpose of the webcast is to provide guidance related to the select agent regulations established under the Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002. The webcast is being organized by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)'s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), HHS/CDC, and the Department of Justice's Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Criminal Justice Information Services. Changes to Section 11(Security) of the select agent regulations including information security, physical security, and personnel suitability will be discussed. Topics will focus on additional requirements for entities possessing select agents and toxins designated as Tier 1 agents.