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HHS/CDC RIN: 0920-AA37 Publication ID: Fall 2010 
Title: ●Control of Communicable Diseases: Foreign and Possessions; Proposed Revision of CDC Etiological Agents Importation Regulations 
Abstract: By statute, the Secretary of Health and Human Services has broad authority to prevent introduction, transmission, and spread of communicable diseases from foreign countries into the United States and from one State or possession into another. The Secretary has designated the authority to prevent the introduction of diseases from foreign countries to the Director, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). CDC also enforces entry requirements for certain animals, etiologic agents, and vectors deemed to be of public health significance. CDC is proposing to amend its regulations found at 42 CFR 71.54 restricting the importation and transportation of etiologic agents. Currently, potential importers of etiologic agents are required to complete a permit application under the Etiologic Agent Import Permit Program (EAIPP), but there is not an on-site inspection of importer facilities. CDC is proposing to develop procedures that will improve safety and limit potential breakage, leakage, and exposure to etiologic agents. 
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services(HHS)  Priority: Economically Significant 
RIN Status: First time published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage 
Major: Undetermined  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 42 CFR 71.54   
Legal Authority: PHA as amended (42 USC 216, 264-272)   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  04/00/2011    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Dr. Dan Sosin
Acting Director, Division of Select Agents and Toxins
Department of Health and Human Services
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
1600 Clifton Road NE., MS A-46,
Atlanta, GA 30329
Phone:404 718-2000
Email: dms8@cdc.gov