Inspection of the FBI's Security Risk Assessment Program
for Individuals Requesting Access to Biological Agents and Toxins

E & I Report No. I-2005-003
March 2005
Office of the Inspector General

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY INTRODUCTION Background Scope and Methodology INSPECTION RESULTS BRAG Eliminated Early Backlog of SRAS BRAG Encountered Processing Problems during Phase-In Period BRAG Reduced Large Caseload of Pending SRA Applications Management Controls and Minimum Standards for Access Eligibility BRAG Has Effective Management Controls SRA Program Provides a Clear Standard for Access CONCLUSION APPENDIX 1: LIST OF SELECT AGENTS AND TOXINS