Executive Order 13546

Optimizing the Security of Biological Select Agents and Toxins in the United States

Ordered by Barack Obama on July 2, 2010

Summary

Establishes a risk-based framework to enhance security for dangerous biological agents and toxins. Mandates tiered system classifying agents by misuse potential, imposes tailored security standards, coordinates federal oversight, and forms expert panel to advise on agent security and regulatory improvements.

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