At a glance
CDC regulations aim to protect the public from certain preventable disease and health threats. See the tables below for more information about CDC and ATSDR's existing regulations and associated public health programs.

Control of Communicable Diseases
CDC Regulations | Program Information |
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42 CFR 34: Medical Examination of Aliens | Laws and Regulations for the Medical Examination of Aliens |
42 CFR 70: Interstate Quarantine | Laws and Regulations Governing the Control of Communicable Diseases |
42 CFR 71: Foreign Quarantine | Laws and Regulations Related to Importation |
Clinical Laboratory Standards
Joint CMS and CDC Regulations | Program Information |
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42 CFR 493: Laboratory Requirements | Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) Laws and Regulations |
Occupational Safety and Health
Public Health Assessments and Health Consultations
ATSDR Regulations | Program Information |
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42 CFR 90: Health Assessments and Health Effects Studies of Hazardous Substances, Releases, and Facilities | Public Health Assessments & Health Consultation |
Reference Biological Standards and Biological Preparations
CDC Regulations | Program Information |
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42 CFR 7: Distribution of Reference Biological Standards and Biological Preparations |
Select Agents and Toxins
CDC Regulations | Program Information |
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42 CFR 73: Select Agents and Toxins | Federal Select Agent Program |
42 CFR 71.54: Import Regulations for Infectious Biological Agents, Infectious Substances, and Vectors | Import Permit Program (IPP) |