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ALf INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREDW 13 (WCLASSIFIED . DATE 12-15-2008 BY 50324UCBAU/DK/CMW e 6 Rev. 08-28-2000) FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Precedence: ROUTINE Date: 10/02/2006 bé To: Washington Field Attn: Amerithrax pie From: Washington Field Amerithrax-2 Contact: SA Approved By: Case ID #: 279A-WF-222936 Sub Scil8 (Pending) - uy a 279R-WF-222936 Sub USAMRIID (Pending) - [05 Title: AMERITHRAX ; MAJOR CASE 184 [| Reference: 279A-WF-222936-Sci18 Serial 3 279A-WF-222936-Scil1l8 Serial 2 Synopsis: To compile all information regarding the distribution of Ames strain stock RMR-1029 which tested positive for genotypes Al, A3, and D. Enclosure: A one (1) page spreadsheet of quantities, dates, researchers, and reference serials/notebooks of Bacillus anthracis spore production transfers of RMR-1029 spore material. Details: By way of background, in July, 2006 an investigative initiative was established to compile all information regarding the genealogy of Ames strain samples testing positive for genotypes Al, A3, and D. It was subsequently determined that all samples testing positive for the Al, A3, and D genotypes were identified as being sub-samples of RMR- 1029. bé bre On 09/21/2006 and 09/22/2006 SAs conducted a detailed review of inventory for RMR-1029, provided by Bruce Ivins, FD-302s, electronic communications, and subpoenaed material such as scientific notebooks and lir [_b7506a.¢c