The Credentialling of America

[Tim May]

>At 10:07 AM 6/6/2001 -0700, Tim May wrote:
>>>It is important that Felton win his case. What I wonder is even if he
>>>does will the courts create only a very narrow exception for
>>>credentialed scientists working at recognized institutions? As far as
>>>I'm concerned anyone who is curious, learns something and wants to
>>>publish should have the same rights as a prof at any university. So even
>>>if he wins the battle is far from over.
>>
>>This seems like a likely outcome, part of the "credentialling of America."
>>
>>There are parts of biological research which can only be done by 
>>approved, credentialled researchers. Ditto for weapons work of 
>>various kinds.
>
>I'm aware of the FAA restrictions on rocket launching (although 
>there doesn't appear to be curbs on development or static testing). 
>Where can one find those related to biology?

Any search with Google on the right keywords will turn up many hits.

The Anti-Terrorism Act of 1996 makes nearly every facet of 
experimentations with potential biological warfare agents or 
techniques a federal crime if the proper permission slips are not 
obtained.


--Tim May


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