Which entity is primarily responsible for enforcing Select Agent Regulations?

Which entity is primarily responsible for enforcing Select Agent Regulations?

• A. The Select Agent Program
• B. The Food and Drug Administration
• C. The Environmental Protection Agency
• D. The National Weather Service

Answer: (A)

Enforcement of Select Agent Regulations is handled by the Federal Select Agent Program. This is a joint effort led by the CDC and the FBI, with USDA APHIS involvement for agricultural agents. The program specifically oversees registration, security requirements, access controls, inspections, incident reporting, and any enforcement actions to ensure safe handling of select agents and toxins. The other agencies listed do not enforce these regulations, as FDA, EPA, and the National Weather Service have unrelated regulatory scopes.

Enforcement of Select Agent Regulations is handled by the Federal Select Agent Program. This is a joint effort led by the CDC and the FBI, with USDA APHIS involvement for agricultural agents. The program specifically oversees registration, security requirements, access controls, inspections, incident reporting, and any enforcement actions to ensure safe handling of select agents and toxins. The other agencies listed do not enforce these regulations, as FDA, EPA, and the National Weather Service have unrelated regulatory scopes.