California State University, Long Beach (CSULB), as an institution conducting or sponsoring recombinant DNA research, is governed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services policies (Guidelines for Research Involving Recombinant DNA Molecules, June 1994 as amended or superceded [Guidelines]). An Institutional Bio-Safety Committee for Use of Recombinant DNA Molecules is hereby established to ensure that recombinant DNA molecules are used in conformity with the federal Guidelines. This Committee replaces the Institutional Biosafety Committee for Recombinant DNA established July 1, 1989. 1. Membership and Procedures Based on the Federal Guidelines, the IBC shall be comprised of at least seven members so selected that collectively the Committee has experience and expertise in recombinant DNA to assess the risks to public health associated with the use of recombinant DNA molecules. The IBC shall include persons with expertise in DNA technology, biological safety, physical containment facilities and procedures, and also:
Members of the IBC, other than the Director, Office of University Research, shall be appointed by the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs for terms of three years, except for external members whose term shall be for no less than one year. Members may be reappointed to additional terms. No member of the IBC may sit in review of research or other uses ("activities") in which they are the principal investigator or the course faculty member of record. 2. Functions of the IBC All members of the University community who use recombinant DNA must comply with the "NIH Guidelines for Research involving Recombinant DNA Molecules."
IBC review shall include an independent assessment of the level of containment required by the Guidelines for the proposed activities and an assessment of the facilities, procedures, practices, and training and expertise of the personnel involved. The IBC shall annually review all activities using recombinant DNA at the University to insure compliance with NIH Guidelines. The Committee may adopt additional policies appropriate for ensuring the safe use of recombinant DNA, the training of personnel involved in work with recombinant DNA, and adoption of plans covering accidental spills and contamination resulting from recombinant DNA-related activities. 3. Reporting Requirements The Chair of the IBC shall notify applicants and the Director, Office of University Research of the results of IBC reviews, including instructions concerning the maintenance of appropriate levels of containment per the federal Guidelines. All approved users of recombinant DNA molecules shall immediately report to the Chair of the IBC and the Director, Office of University Research any significant problems, violations, accidents, or unexpected research results relating to the hazard inherent in the use of recombinant DNA molecules. The Chair, of the IBC shall report annually to the Provost and the Director, Office of University Research the activities of the IBC for the previous calendar year. The Director, Office of University Research shall make to the National Institutes of Health Office of Recombinant DNA Activities all reports required by the Guidelines.
Effective: Immediately
/ss/ Robert C. Maxson
President
