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FINDINGS 
Sec. 2. The Congress finds that — 
(1) work with recombinant DNA will improve the 
understanding of basic biological processes; 
(2) recombinant DNA activities offer many poten- 
tial benefits, but also raise serious questions regarding 
potential hazards; 
(3) microorganisms containing recombinant DNA 
could spread throughout the United States and to other 
countries, adversely affecting human health, the environ- 
ment, industry, and agriculture; 
(4) it is essential in the public interest that the health 
and welfare of the Nation be protected by requiring 
that all recombinant DNA activities comply with stand- 
ards of safety and performance and that there be a uni- 
form Federal policy regarding such standards; and 
therefore 
(5) it is necessary to establish a Commission to be 
known as the National Recombinant DNA Safety Reg- 
ulation Commission to assure that recombinant DNA 
activities be conducted in a manner to protect the public 
health and welfare of the American people. 
(6) all recombinant DNA activities are either in 
interstate commerce or substantially affect such com- 
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