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1 cognizant that the description was such, they did indicate 
2 that there were certain critical duties that this individual 
3 could perform. I would like to see these critical duties 
4 emphasized in subsequent versions of the laboratory safety 
5 monograph. 
6 I want to congratulate that particular panel on 
-j their sincerity in preparing that document, because there 
8 are very few pieces of information that biological safety 
g people can use. Many of us do not have the extensive 
10 experience that has been built up through the various 
H research programs that the government has been involved 
12 in through the years. 
13 On that note, I would close. Thank you. 
14 MR. LIBASSI: Thank you, Mr. Liberman. 
15 Next is Grace Ungers. 
16 MS. UNGERS: I am speaking on behalf of both 
17 Dr. Rosenberg and myself. 
10 Gentlemen, the use of recombinant DNA can 
19 potentially alter man and his environment for better or 
2 q worse, by intention or accidentally. Therein lies both 
21 the promise and the danger of this new technology. 
22 The NIH Recombinant DNA Advisory Committee 
23 and the guidelines were set up to minimize the hazards 
24 that might arise accidentally from various small-scale 
25 experimental procedures, mainly those of academic research. 
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