What is BSL3-Ag containment?
The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) defines BSL-3Ag in section 9.4.4 of the ARS CSREES ERS NASS Manual. BSL-3Ag facilities include.the containment features of BSL3 facilities, and are specifically designed to protect the environment by also including almost all of the features used for BSL-4 facilities as enhancements. All BSL-3Ag containment spaces must be designed, constructed and certified by the USDA as primary containment barriers.
