Comment on OSTP RFI 88 FR 60513

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Comment on OSTP RFI 88 FR 60513

Potential Changes to the Policies for Oversight of Dual Use Research of Concern (DURC) and the Potential Pandemic Pathogen Care and Oversight (P3CO) Policy Framework

Steph Batalis

October 16, 2023

CSET submitted the following comment in response to a Request for Information (RFI) from the White House's Office of Science and Technology Policy about potential changes to the Policies for Federal and Institutional Oversight of Life Sciences Dual Use Research of Concern (DURC) and Recommended Policy Guidance for Departmental Development of Review Mechanisms for Potential Pandemic Pathogen Care and Oversight (P3CO).

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The Center for Security and Emerging Technology (CSET) at Georgetown University offers the following comments to the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) in response to the Request for Information on Potential Changes to the Policies for Oversight of Dual Use Research of Concern (DURC) and the Potential Pandemic Pathogen Care and Oversight (P3CO) Policy Framework.

CSET RFI Response to OSTP RFI 88 FR 60513
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