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Federal Register , exempt from the definition in subparagraph (A) 
DNA molecules composed only of DNA segments from the following 
sources: the host species , a related species which is known to exchange 
genetic information in nature with the host cell , and/ or a natural para- 
site or plasmid of the host cell; such composite DNA molecules must 
propagate within the host cell by processes which are krwwn to occur 
naturally there. 
“(6') The Commission shall not exempt DNA molecules under 
subparagraph ( B ) from the definition in subparagraph (A) unless 
the Commission determines that such molecules do not present an 
unreasonable risk to the health of the persons exposed to such mole- 
cules , to the environment , or to the health of the public. 
“ (3) Recombinant DNA activities ’ means any research , study , in- 
vestigation , experiment , or activity in connection with recombinant 
DNA. 
“ (1) ‘ Hazardous product of recombinant DNA activities' 1 means a 
biological or chemical product of recombinant DNA activities which 
is handled , treated , or contained in such a manner as to pose a sig- 
nificant risk to health or to the environment , as determined by the 
C ommission. 
“(o) ‘ Commerce ’ means any activity ichich affects ( 1 ) commerce be- 
tween aivy State or territory and any place outside thereof , and (2) 
commerce within the District of Columbia or within amy other terri- 
tory not organized with a legislative body , 
“(6) ‘‘Commission' 1 means the National Recombinant DNA Regula- 
tion Commission , established under section 1801, 
“(7) ‘‘Construction of a facility' means a facility which is not owned 
or operated by the United States and includes the construction , leas- 
ing. acquisition, or maintenance of new buildings , including equip- 
ment, laboratory installations , instrumentation, acquisition of land or 
offsite improvements , and architects’’ fees; and the alteration , improve- 
ment. leasing, acquisition, maintenance, expansion , major repair, re- 
modeling, replacement, and renovation of existing buildings, including 
equipment, laboratory installations , instrumentation, acquisition of 
land or offsite improvements , and architects' fees. 
“(8) For purposes of section 1801(b) (2) (C), “ financial interest in 
recombinant DNA activities’ does not include wages or salary earned 
by an employee of a nonprofit educational or research corporation. 
“(9) ‘‘/State’ means any State or territory of the United States, in- 
cluding the District of Columbia, the C ommomcealth of Puerto Rico, 
Guam , the Northern Mariana Islands. American Samoa, and the 
Virgin Islands. 
“(10) ‘ District court of the United States’ includes a similar or 
equivalent court in any State. 
“(11) ‘ Person ’ includes any individual, partnership, corporation , 
association, or any Federal, State, or local government entity. 
“(12) 'Inspector’ means any qualified officer , employee, or agent 
authorized by the C ommission to carry out the appropriole provisions 
of this title. 
“(13) ‘ Name ’ shall include in the case of a partnership the name of 
each partner, and in the case of a corporation the name appearing on 
the corporation’s charter or certificate of incorporation and the name 
of each principal corporate officer and director and the State of in- 
corporation. 
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