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Employee Comment: Proposed Presidential Policy on Dual Use Research of Concern and Pathogens with Enhanced Pandemic Potential (DURC-PEPP)

 The University of California Office of the President invites comments on the proposed Presidential Policy on Dual Use Research of Concern and Pathogens with Enhanced Pandemic Potential. This policy revises the current UC Dual Use Research of Concern Policy with new and updated provisions, per the White House communication on dual use research issued May 6, 2024. Specifically, the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) issued the United States Government Policy for Oversight of Dual Use Research of Concern (DURC) and Pathogens with Enhanced Pandemic Potential (PEPP) (USG Policy)

The proposed UC Presidential Policy will implement the changes made by the new USG Policy, and it includes the following:

  • Adoption of the USG Policy for the institutional review and oversight of research with biological agents or toxins categorized as DURC (Category 1) or PEPP (Category 2).
  • The expectation that UC Locations review federally and non-federally funded research for DURC and PEPP. However, it allows UC Locations to develop a different oversight framework for non-federally funded research, provided that it is consistent with the principles of the USG Policy.
  • A succinct description of the Compliance Responsibilities for Principal Investigators, UC Location Institutional Contacts for Dual Use Research, and Vice Chancellors for Research (and their equivalents at UC ANR and Lawrence Berkeley National Lab).
  • A Procedures Section that provides high-level requirements for compliance with the USG Policy.

The proposed revisions are posted at https://ucanr.edu/sites/PCPA/Revisions/.

If you have any questions or if you wish to comment on this policy revision, please contact Robin Sanchez at rgsanchez@ucanr.edu no later than March 13, 2025. Please indicate “DURC-PEPP” in the subject line.

Posted on Friday, December 6, 2024 at 11:06 AM

Employee Comment: Presidential Policy on The Use of Animals in Research, Teaching, and Testing

Employee Comment: Presidential Policy on The Use of Animals in Research, Teaching, and Testing

The University of California Office of the President invites comments on a proposed Presidential Policy on the Use of Animals in Research, Teaching, and Testing. The proposed policy would update and replace UC's current policy, “Use of Animals in Research and Teaching”. 

The revised policy:

  • Reiterates UC's commitment to the responsible, humane use and care of animals in research and teaching.
  • Updates the list of currently applicable laws and regulations.
  • Aligns legal and UC systemwide requirements with campus practices.
  • Includes considerations for wildlife and agricultural animals in research and teaching.

The proposed revisions are posted here: https://ucanr.edu/sites/PCPA/Revisions/.

If you have any questions or if you wish to comment on this policy revision, please contact Robin Sanchez at rgsanchez@ucanr.edu, no later than March 3, 2025. Please indicate “Use of Animals Policy” in the subject line.

Posted on Monday, November 18, 2024 at 2:59 PM
Tags: policy (47)

Employee Comment: Presidential Policy Seismic Safety

The University of California Office of the President invites comments on a proposed Presidential Policy Seismic Safety. The policy is proposed to be revised and includes the following key issues:

  • Replace the 2030 deadline with a continual improvement requirement for each location to achieve a minimum 4% per year reduction of non-compliant space above the established 2022 baseline square footage averaged over a three-year period. Note that any improvements completed in compliance with state-mandated requirements for critical care facilities will count towards the 4% reduction goal.
  • All currently occupied Seismic Performance Rating VI facilities, shall be given the highest priority in capital planning and allocation decisions and brought into compliance with policy no later than Dec. 31, 2037.
  • Existing leases for certain non-compliant UC-occupied facilities may be extended through 2037.

The proposed revisions are posted here: https://ucanr.edu/sites/PCPA/Revisions/.

If you have any questions or if you wish to comment on this policy revision, please contact Robin Sanchez at rgsanchez@ucanr.edu, no later than Nov. 1, 2024. Please indicate “Seismic Safety Policy” in the subject line.

Posted on Friday, October 4, 2024 at 2:57 PM
Tags: Policy (47), Seismic Safety (1)

Employee Comment: PPSM-84 Employee Consultation (Accommodations for Nursing Mothers)

The University of California is proposing revisions to PPSM-84 (Accommodations for Nursing Mothers), which applies to staff employees in the Professional & Support Staff, Managers & Senior Professionals, and Senior Management Group personnel groups.

This draft of PPSM-84 has been updated with technical and clarifying edits for compliance with legal requirements. 

The proposed revisions are posted here: https://ucanr.edu/sites/PCPA/Revisions/.

If you have any questions or if you wish to comment on this policy revision, please contact Robin Sanchez at rgsanchez@ucanr.edu no later than Sept. 20, 2024. Please indicate “Employee Consultation Policy” in the subject line.

Posted on Friday, August 16, 2024 at 1:33 PM
Tags: nursing mothers (1), Policy (47)

Employee Comment: Proposed Presidential Policy – Externally Supplied Medications in UC Outpatient and Clinic Settings

The University of California Office of the President invites comments on a proposed Presidential Policy Use of Externally Supplied Medications in UC Outpatient and Clinic Settings. The policy is proposed to be revised and includes the following key issues: 

  • The Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) is a federal law that requires UC to be able to track and trace all medications given to patients. Currently, there are medications coming into our UC system that we can't track and trace because they are externally supplied by outside pharmacies. This policy would ban the use of medications that were externally supplied outside of our contracted distributors.
  • UC has identified that externally supplied medications not only go against the DSCSA, but also lead to gaps in patient care and wastage of medication.
  • Rare exceptions to this policy exist in cases of first-time patient education and in patient assistance programs.

The proposed revisions are posted here: https://ucanr.edu/sites/PCPA/Revisions/.

If you have any questions or if you wish to comment on this policy revision, please contact Robin Sanchez at rgsanchez@ucanr.edu, no later than Oct. 31, 2024. Please indicate “External Medications Policy” in the subject line.

Posted on Monday, August 12, 2024 at 2:00 PM

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