There are a considerable number of privately funded BSL3 labs in this country that are permitted to work on a number of dangerous pathogens that could result in a serious biological event, yet these labs are not required to inform any Federal agency of their activities.
Collins highlights the lack of federal oversight on private BSL3 labs handling dangerous pathogens.
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