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TITLE I— REGULATIONS GOVERNING TIIE CON- 
DUCT AND DEVELOPMENT OF RECOMBINANT 
DNA RESEARCH 
PURPOSE 
Set. 2. Tlu* recent acceleration of research involving 
recombinant DNA has provided far-rencliing scientific ad- 
vancements. While these scientific advancements promise 
many far-reaching benefits, they also raise serious questions 
regarding hazards to human lyings and other organisms. It 
is the interest of Congress to protect the health and welfare 
of the Nation by regulating the conduct and development of 
recombinant DNA research. 
FINDINGS 
Sec?. 3. The Congress finds that: 
(1) Research related to recombinant DNA raises seri- 
ous questions regarding potential benefits and hazards to 
human Wings and other organisms. 
(2) Research involving recombinant DNA may in- 
volve a high risk not only to those pursuing such research 
hut to the population in general. 
(3) It is essential in the public interest that the health 
and welfare of the Nation be protected h\* requiring that 
the conduct and development of all research involving 
recombinant DNA comply with minimum Federal stand- 
ards of safety and performance. 
(4) It is essential in the public interest that moral, 
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