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also with major uncertainties regarding its possible effects 
on human beings and other organisms ; 
(2) research involving recombinant DA A may in- 
volve a high risk not only to those pursuing such re- 
search but to the population in general; 
(3) it is essential in the public interest that the 
health and welfare of the Xation be protected by requir- 
ing that all research conducted with regard to recom- 
binant DA A comply with strict standards of perform- 
ance and safety ; and 
(4) all research with regard to recombinant DHA 
is either in interstate commerce or substantially affects 
such commerce and regulations by the Secretary of 
Health, Education, and Welfare as contemplated by fhe 
amendments made by this Act are necessary and proper 
to effectively regulate such commerce. 
REGULATION OF RECOMBINANT DNA RESEARCH 
Sec. 3. Title IV of the Public Health Service Act is 
amended (1) by redesignating part I as part J, (2) by re- 
designating sections 471 through 476 (and all references to 
such sections) as sections 481 through 486, respectively, 
and (3) by inserting after part H the following new part: 
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