Chapare virus (Posted On ~September 4)

On August 19, 2009, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published in the Federal Register
a notice proposing to add Chapare virus to the list of HHS select agents and toxins found at 42 CFR 73.3.

Select Agents Workshop (Posted On ~August 11)

On May 22, 2009, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS),
published in the Federal Register a notice regarding a multi-agency informational meeting...

SARS-associated coronavirus (Posted On ~July 13)

On July 13, 2009, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published in the Federal Register
a notice proposing to add SARS-associated coronavirus (SARS-CoV) to the list of HHS Select Agents and
toxins found at 42 CFR 73.3.

Previous Spotlight Information

The National Select Agents Registry Program oversees the activities of possession
of biological agents and toxins that have the potential to pose a severe threat to public, animal
or plant health, or to animal or plant products. The NSAR currently requires registration
of facilities including government agencies, universities, research institutions, and commercial
entities that possess, use or transfer biological agents and toxins. On this website
you will be able to download application packages, submit forms electronically, view current
regulations regarding Select Agents, and access additional resource information.

Important Information