AR 190-17 — Biological Select Agents And Toxins Security Program
AR 190-17 governs Army security standards for safeguarding biological select agents and toxins from loss, theft, diversion, or unauthorized access.
- Publication number: AR 190-17
- Title: BIOLOGICAL SELECT AGENTS AND TOXINS SECURITY PROGRAM
- Date: 03/05/2019
- Proponent: PMG
- Status: ACTIVE
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AR 190-17 addresses waivers, security planning, personnel and physical security, access control, incident reporting, inventory, transportation, and the Biological Personnel Reliability Program. It requires security plans, risk assessments, controls on access and movement, accurate inventories, and reporting of specified incidents.
Topics covered
- Biological select agents and toxins security
- Security planning
- Access control
- Incident reporting
- Inventory and accountability
- Biological Personnel Reliability Program
- Risk assessment
Questions and answers
Who may access BSAT?
Only individuals who successfully complete a security risk assessment (SRA) and obtain approval from the Federal Select Agent Program (FSAP) are authorized access to BSAT. (paragraph 4)
What inventory records must Army BSAT entities maintain?
The inventory and accountability records will include specific details about the current inventory of BSAT including type and quantities. (paragraph 6)
When must a risk assessment be conducted?
A RA will be conducted a. When an entity or laboratory is activated. b. When an entity or laboratory relocates to a new site or location. c. When no record exists of a prior RA. (paragraph 2)
What happens when a person is suspended from the BPRP?
When suspended from the BPRP, the individual may not perform duties requiring BPRP certification. (paragraph 3)