Comment from Anwar Huq

The purpose is definitely good. However, "CDC be allowed to review the biosafety plan and inspect the applicant’s facility prior to a permit being issued to evaluate whether the applicant’s biosafety plan is commensurate with the risk of the item to be imported" will add a significant cost to implement the program. In my opinion, it should be an institutional responsibility to make sure and make a commitment that appropriate biosafety plan is in place. If an institution that does not have a biosafety office or plan should not have the permit to import items that may pose any kind of risk.