stable supply of primates from foreign sources. Accordingly, the 
IPSC on its own initiative will undertake specific action, consistent 
with the objectives, guidance, and policy presented within the 
national plan, in the development of such programs. Once estab¬ 
lished, those projects which result in the creation of operational 
supply programs become the responsibility of the sponsor receiving 
the greatest benefit from the program. 
* The IPSC will coordinate all negotiations and conduct of inter¬ 
national programs undertaken by United States sponsors which are 
designed to assure adequate supplies of primates from foreign 
sources. 
Responsibilities for Allocating Primates 
* Although the allocation of primates is the responsibility of 
sponsors, the services of the IPSC are available to assist in this 
process when desired. 
* In the event supplies of one or more species of primates are 
insufficient to meet critical health needs, the IPSC will facilitate 
interagency consultations regarding allocation and will provide 
an opportunity for the participation of nongovernmental institutions 
requiring primates. 
* In emergency situations or in the event interagency consultations 
do not produce agreement, the IPSC will present the matter v/ith 
recommendations to the Assistant Secretary for Health, DREW. 
Responsibilities for Information Collection, Analysis, and Dissemination 
The design of future programs and actions is primarily dependent upon 
accurate and comprehensive information. The IPSC will provide information 
and its corresponding analysis to sponsors and performers in four specific 
areas: 
1. the overall need for primates; 
2. the availability of primates from foreign sources; 
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