DOE N 450.12, Extension of DOE N 450.7, The Safe Handling, Transfer and Receipt of Biological Etiologic Agents at Department of Energy Facilities

DISTRIBUTION: INITIATED BY: All Departmental Elements Office of Environment, Safety and Health DOE N 450.12 U.S. Department of Energy NOTICE Washington, D.C. 6-27-03 Expires: 6-30-04 SUBJECT: EXTENSION OF DOE N 450.7, THE SAFE HANDLING, TRANSFER, AND RECEIPT OF BIOLOGICAL ETIOLOGIC AGENTS AT DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY FACILITIES This Notice extends DOE N 450.7, The Safe Handling, Transfer and Receipt of Biological Etiologic Agents at the Department of Energy Facilities, dated 10-17-01 until 6-30-04, unless sooner rescinded. The requirements of DOE N 450.7 are being incorporated into DOE O 440.1A, Worker Protection Management for DOE Federal and Contractor Employees, however, due to unforeseen difficulties, additional time is needed to complete this action. Please address questions concerning this Notice to Bill McArthur at 301- 903-9674. BY ORDER OF THE SECRETARY OF ENERGY: KYLE E. McSLARROW Deputy Secretary CANCELE D