What independent entity will be responsible for monitoring compliance with all security measures by the Ricketts Laboratory?
Operation of the Ricketts Laboratory may begin only after the federal Center for Disease Control (CDC) completes an on-site audit that concludes that the facility complies with all requirements for physical design and security, and for operating plans such as access control, emergency preparedness and response, and personnel training. The CDC will periodically re-certify the facility; and is authorized to conduct unannounced inspections at any time. As owner of the land, DOE will also monitor compliance. Failure to comply with the regulations can result in substantial civil and criminal penalties.
