DOE N 450.13, Extension of DOE N 450.7, The Safe Handling, Transfer, and Receipt of Biological Etiologic Agents at Department of Energy Facilities

U.S. Department of Energy NOTICE Washington, D.C. DOE N 450.13 Approved: 6-30-04 Expires: 6-30-05 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Receipt of Biological Etiologic Agents at Department of Energy Facilities, dated 10-17-01, until 6-30-05, unless sooner rescinded. Previously the requirements of DOE N 450.7 were proposed to be incorporated into DOE O 440.1A, Worker Protection Management for DOE Federal and Contractor Employees, dated 3-27-98. However, the Office of Environment, Safety and Health, in response to the National Defense Reauthorization Act for Fiscal Year 2003, is in the process of incorporating the requirements of the Notice into the new Worker Safety and Health Rule, proposed Title 10, Code of Federal Regulations, part 851. 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 DISTRIBUTION: INITIATED BY: http://www.directives.doe.gov/ Office of Environment, Safety and Health CANCELE D