Sec. 10204. REGULATIONS TO IMPROVE MANAGEMENT AND OVERSIGHT OF CERTAIN REGULATED ARTICLES
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## SEC. 10204 REGULATIONS TO IMPROVE MANAGEMENT AND OVERSIGHT OF CERTAIN REGULATED ARTICLES **[**[7 U.S.C. 7701 note](/us/usc/t7/s7701); Public Law 110–246**]** ###
(a)In General Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall— ####
(1)take action on each issue identified in the document entitled “Lessons Learned and Revisions under Consideration for APHIS' Biotechnology Framework”, dated October 4, 2007; and ####
(2)as the Secretary considers appropriate, promulgate regulations to improve the management and oversight of articles regulated under the Plant Protection Act (7 U.S.C. 7701 et seq.). ###
(b)Inclusions In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary shall take actions that are designed to enhance— ####
(1)the quality and completeness of records; ####
(2)the availability of representative samples; ####
(3)the maintenance of identity and control in the event of an unauthorized release; ####
(4)corrective actions in the event of an unauthorized release; ####
(5)protocols for conducting molecular forensics; ####
(6)clarity in contractual agreements; ####
(7)the use of the latest scientific techniques for isolation and confinement distances; ####
(8)standards for quality management systems and effective research; and ####
(9)the design of electronic permits to store documents and other information relating to the permit and notification processes. ###
(c)Consideration In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary shall consider— ####
(1)establishing— #####
(A)a system of risk-based categories to classify each regulated article; #####
(B)a means to identify regulated articles (including the retention of seed samples); and #####
(C)standards for isolation and containment distances; and ####
(2)requiring permit holders— #####
(A)to maintain a positive chain of custody; #####
(B)to provide for the maintenance of records; #####
(C)to provide for the accounting of material; #####
(D)to conduct periodic audits; #####
(E)to establish an appropriate training program; #####
(F)to provide contingency and corrective action plans; and #####
(G)to submit reports as the Secretary considers to be appropriate.
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Sec. 10204
REGULATIONS TO IMPROVE MANAGEMENT AND OVERSIGHT OF CERTAIN REGULATED ARTICLES
Pub. L.Pub. L. 110-246
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