What is the United States Governments response to the NSABBs recommendations?
When the USG receives recommendations from the NSABB, it convenes relevant Federal agencies to analyze the findings and recommendations and to identify options for considering the recommendations. The internal deliberative process may utilize existing forums such as an Interagency Policy Committee of the National Security Council or a committee/subcommittee of the National Science and Technology Council within the Office of Science and Technology Policy. Once options for addressing the recommendations are identified, policy actions are decided upon and the relevant Federal agencies are tasked with implementing those policy actions. Examples of policy actions in response to NSABB recommendations include the development of screening guidance for providers of synthetic double-stranded DNA; clarification of language in the Select Agent Rules regarding their applicability to synthetic genomics; a legal interpretation of the applicability of 18 USC 175c to research involving orthopoxviruses;
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