1 certification of host-vector systems require enormous 
2 resources, both in terms of scientific personnel and 
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3 finances. Thus, it would place a heavy burden on any 
4 State government if NIH decides not to retain the 
5 above-cited sections of the NIH-revised guidelines. 
6 Retention of the section which will permit 
7 all institutions to register recombinant DNA research 
8 with WIH should also allay industry's concern regarding 
9 disclosure of proprietary and patentable information, 
10 since one governmental agency only would receive such 
11 confidential information. As an additional benefit, 
12 retention of this section will provide the private 
13 sector an opportunity to demonstrate their social 
14 responsibility and enhance public credibility. 
15 Another area of concern to us at the State 
16 level is that of major spills or transportation acci- 
17 dents of such etiologic agents. As referred to on 
18 P a< 3 e 33067 of the Federal R eg ister , a team of experts 
19 from NIH and CDC could be formed to respond to 
20 emergencies of this nature. However, we feel that 
21 for a prompt and adequate response it is essential 
22 that such a team be in existence, and the names and 
23 telephone numbers of such a team be published in the 
24 guidelines for easy access in an emergency. We also 
25 need more than one team for the different regions of 
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