Agricultural Bioterrorism Protection Act of 2002; Possession, Use, and Transfer of Biological Agents and Toxins
plant-animal-health · Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service · Rule · Published 2002-12-13 · Effective 2003-02-11 · 67 FR 76908
Document
Document number
02-31373
Federal Register citation
67 FR 76908
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
2002-12-13
Effective date
2003-02-11
USDA docket
Docket No. 02-088-1
Abstract
In accordance with the Agricultural Bioterrorism Protection Act of 2002, we are establishing, by regulation, standards and procedures governing the possession, use, and transfer of biological agents and toxins that have been determined to have the potential to pose a severe threat to both human and animal health, to animal health, to plant health, or to animal and plant products. This action is necessary to protect animal and plant health, and animal and plant products.