[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 7, Volume 5]
[Revised as of January 1, 2005]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 7CFR331.16]

[Page 428]
 
                          TITLE 7--AGRICULTURE
 
 CHAPTER III--ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF 
                               AGRICULTURE
 
PART 331_POSSESSION, USE, AND TRANSFER OF BIOLOGICAL AGENTS AND TOXINS
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Sec. 331.16  Notification in the event of theft, loss, or release of a 
biological agent or toxin.

    (a) The responsible official must orally notify APHIS and 
appropriate Federal, State, or local law enforcement agencies 
immediately upon discovery of the theft or loss of agents or toxins 
listed in Sec. 331.3. The oral notification must be followed by a 
written report (APHIS Form 2043) within 7 days.
    (b) The responsible official must orally notify APHIS immediately 
upon discovery that a release of an agent or toxin has occurred outside 
of the biocontainment area. The oral notification must be followed by a 
written report (APHIS Form 2043) within 7 days. Upon notification and a 
finding that the release poses a threat to animal or plant health, or 
animal or plant products, APHIS will notify relevant Federal, State, and 
local authorities, and the public, if necessary.
    (c) The responsible official must orally notify APHIS of a theft, 
loss, or release of an agent or toxin by calling (301) 734-5519. A copy 
of APHIS Form 2043 may be obtained by writing to Biological and 
Technical Services, PPQ, APHIS, 4700 River Road Unit 133, Riverdale, MD 
20737-1236, or by calling (301) 734-5519. APHIS Form 2043 may be mailed 
to the same address or faxed to (301) 734-8700.