Requirements for a Special Permit to Import Cynomolgus, African Green, or Rhesus Monkeys into the United States (Businesses - Limited)

Data Elements for

Special Permit to Import Cynomolgus, African Green, or

Rhesus Monkeys into the U.S. (OMB Control No. 0920-0263)

as listed in 55 FR 15210

A. Basic Information

1. Number and species of monkeys

2. Origin of monkeys (country, exporter, address)

3. Anticipated use of monkeys (scientific, educational, exhibition)

4. Name and exact location of quarantine facility

5. Means of individually identifying monkeys

B. Transit Information

1. Specific itinerary with names, dates, flights, and responsible parties

2. Description of caging

3. Procedures to protect and train transport workers

4. Procedures to prevent contamination of other articles and cargo

5. Procedures to decontaminate aircraft/vessel/vehicle following transit

6. Proposed use, if any, of transit holding facilities

C. Isolation and Quarantine Precautions

1. Worker protection plan to include:

a. Written infection prevention program

b. Hazard evaluation and worker communication procedures

c. Training requirements for workers

d. Infection prevention methods

e. Medical surveillance and medical assessment and treatment of workers

2. Physical security procedures of quarantine area

3. Disinfection procedures for apparel, supplies, waste, etc.

4. Disinfection of caging and room arrangement

5. Description of procedures used to ensure integrity of isolation of each lot of

animals in the quarantine unit

6. Record-keeping and reporting procedures

D. Procedures for testing of quarantined animals

1. Testing at entry into quarantine

2. Testing prior to release from quarantine

3. Record-keeping and reporting procedures

4. Description of laboratory methodology and laboratory to be used

5. Quarantine decision logic if positive serology or seroconversion occurs

6. Post mortem procedures for animals dying during quarantine

E. Such additional information as the importer feels will be useful in reviewing the plan