Agricultural Bioterrorism Protection Act of 2002; Listing of Biological Agents and Toxins and Requirements and Procedures for Notification of Possession
plant-animal-health · Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service · Rule · Published 2002-08-12 · Effective 2002-08-12 · 67 FR 52383
Document
Document number
02-20354
Federal Register citation
67 FR 52383
CFR reference
7 CFR 331
Type
Rule
Action
Interim rule and request for comments.
Category
plant-animal-health
Sub-agency
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Publication date
2002-08-12
Effective date
2002-08-12
USDA docket
Docket No. 02-082-1
Abstract
In accordance with the Agricultural Bioterrorism Protection Act of 2002, we are establishing, by regulation, an initial list of biological agents and toxins determined to have the potential to pose a severe threat to animal or plant health, or to animal or plant products. The Act requires that all persons in possession of any listed biological agent or toxin must, within 60 days of the publication of this interim rule, notify the Secretary of such possession. This interim rule establishes the initial list of biological agents and toxins and provides guidance on the manner in which the required notice is to be provided.