---
kind: "section"
citation: "7 C.F.R. § 331.19"
title: "7"
number: "331.19"
heading: "Notification of theft, loss, or release."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/7/331.19"
---

# §331.19. Notification of theft, loss, or release.

- (a) An individual or entity must immediately notify APHIS or CDC upon discovery of the theft or loss of a select agent or toxin. Thefts or losses must be reported even if the select agent or toxin is subsequently recovered or the responsible parties are identified.
  - (1) The theft or loss of a select agent or toxin must be reported by telephone, facsimile, or e-mail. The following information must be provided:
    - (i) The name of the select agent or toxin and any identifying information (e.g., strain or other characterization information);
    - (ii) An estimate of the quantity stolen or lost;
    - (iii) An estimate of the time during which the theft or loss occurred;
    - (iv) The location (building, room) from which the theft or loss occurred; and
    - (v) The list of Federal, State, or local law enforcement agencies to which the individual or entity reported, or intends to report, the theft or loss.
  - (2) A completed APHIS/CDC Form 3 must be submitted within 7 calendar days.
- (b) An individual or entity must notify APHIS or CDC immediately upon discovery of a release of a select agent or toxin outside of the primary barriers of the biocontainment area.
  - (1) The release of a select agent or toxin must be reported by telephone, facsimile, or e-mail. The following information must be provided:
    - (i) The name of the select agent or toxin and any identifying information (e.g., strain or other characterization information);
    - (ii) An estimate of the quantity released;
    - (iii) The time and duration of the release;
    - (iv) The location (building, room) from which the release occurred; and
    - (v) The number of individuals potentially exposed at the entity;
    - (vi) Actions taken to respond to the release; and
    - (vii) **Hazards posed by the release.**
  - (2) A completed APHIS/CDC Form 3 must be submitted within 7 calendar days.

## Notes

### Amendments

[70 FR 13278, Mar. 18, 2005, as amended at 77 FR 61077, Oct. 5, 2012]

### Authority

Authority: 7 U.S.C. 8401; 7 CFR 2.22, 2.80, and 371.3.

### Source

Source: 70 FR 13278, Mar. 18, 2005, unless otherwise noted.

### Amendments

[70 FR 13278, Mar. 18, 2005, as amended at 77 FR 61077, Oct. 5, 2012]