Federal Mandates for the Institution

Per NIH Guidelines

"As a condition for NIH funding ... institutions shall ensure that research conducted at or sponsored by the institution, irrespective of the source of funding, shall comply with the NIH Guidelines." 
(Section 1-D of the NIH Guidelines) 

"(The institution must) establish and implement policies that provide for the safe conduct of ... research and to ensure compliance with the NIH Guidelines."
(Section IV-B-1 of the NIH Guidelines) 

Per Select Agent Rule (42 CFR Part 73) 

"An entity may not possess or use ... receive from ..., or transfer within the United States, a select agent or toxin unless such activities are conducted ... in accordance with the provision of this law."
(Part 73.3 - HHS select agents and toxins) 

"(it is the responsibility of the Institution to) provide information and training at the time of an individuals initial assignment to a work area where select agents or toxins are present ... (and) provide refresher training annually."
(Part 73.13 - Restricted experiments)