Non-Substantive Change Request Memo (April 2022)

Justification for Change

Possession, Use, and Transfer of Select Agents and Toxins (42 CFR Part 73)

(OMB Control No. 0920-0576) Expiration 1/31/2024

Non-substantive Change Request

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Office of Public Health Preparedness and Response

Division of Select Agents and Toxins

Meredith Parrado, DHSc, MSPH

404.498.0878

March 22, 2022

[email protected]

Nonmaterial/non-substantive change to an OMB approved information collection for Possession, Use, and Transfer of Select Agents and Toxins (42 CFR Part 73) (OMB Control No. 0920-0576) Expiration 1/31/2024

Mini Supporting Statement

Justification for Change

This is a request for nonmaterial/non-substantive change to Form 2 and Form 4. The changes are as follow:

Form 2 Changes

Proposed:

I hereby acknowledge that regardless of the carrier used to execute an approved transfer of select agents and/or toxins, it is the responsibility of the sender to ensure the transfer/shipment is in compliance with applicable federal, state and local requirements for packaging and transportation, such as the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Hazardous Materials Regulations for the transport of Infectious Substances.

In addition, I acknowledge that for plant pathogens, interstate and certain intrastate movements will require a valid USDA/APHIS permit.

I understand that knowingly providing a false statement on any part of this form or violating the federal select agent regulations (7 CFR Part 331, 9 CFR Part 121, or 42 CFR Part 73) may result in civil or criminal penalties, including imprisonment.

Current:

I hereby certify that the select agents and/or toxins were packaged, labeled, and shipped in accordance with all federal and international regulations and information

contained in Section 2 of this form is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if I knowingly provide a false statement on any part of this form,

or its attachments, I may be subject to criminal fines and/or imprisonment. I further understand that violations of 7 CFR Part 331, 9 CFR Part 121, or 42 CFR Part 73 may result in civil or criminal penalties, including imprisonment.

Form 4 Changes

Form 4, Section D, Question 2.

• Current language Section D/Question 2: “Date notified by reference laboratory of select agent or toxin identification to APHIS or CDC:”

• Recommended change to Section D/Question 2: “Date notified by reference laboratory of select agent or toxin identification:”

These changes are proposed to enhance clarity for the respondents. The proposed changes will not change the burden of this ICR.