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MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH and
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(CHEMPACK CACHE LOCATION)
I. Purpose
To effectively respond to a Public Health nerve agent poisoning event(s), the Secretary of
Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of the Administration for Strategic Preparedness
and Response (ASPR) in coordination with the California Department of Public Health
(CDPH), agrees to pre-position CHEMPACK Assets in Project Area ("RECIPIENT").
CDPH and the RECIPIENT (collectively, the "parties") agree to the terms, conditions, and
responsibilities contained in this Memorandum of Agreement (MOA). This MOA is
independent of, and supplements, any agreement between ASPR and RECIPIENT
concerning the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) but supersedes any previous
agreements concerning CHEMPACK Assets.
II. Parties
The parties to this MOA are the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and
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(CHEMPACK CACHE LOCATION)
III. Incorporation by Reference
The CDPH MOA with the HHS ASPR is incorporated by reference and made part of this
MOA.
IV. Definitions
Cache Location – a facility that stores CHEMPACK Containers.
CHEMPACK Assets – items listed in Attachment A or their approved pharmaceutical
alternatives and/or therapeutic equivalents. Appendix I product content is subject to
change, however a written revision to the MOA will not be required and an update to
Appendix I will be provided.
CHEMPACK Containers – Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)-approved, self-monitoring,
SATCO® units containing CHEMPACK Assets, padlock, CHEMPACK-serial-numbered
container seal, and a temperature and security monitoring device.
Drop Ship – Shipping of CHEMPACK products from SNS repositories directly to a
CHEMPACK cache site and return shipment via mail using a contracted transportation
carrier. This involves CHEMPACK cache site personnel or other RECIPIENT
representative(s) coordinating the delivery, receipt, replacement, return shipment of
product(s) and completion of all required documentation. The cost to implement Drop Ship
City of Gilroy
City of Gilroy
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will be the responsibility of ASPR.
Extended Not Relabeled (ENR) – Product that has been tested through the Shelf-Life
Extension Program (SLEP) and extended by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for
use beyond the manufacturer’s original expiration date; however, product labeling will not
reflect the new extension date.
V. Responsibilities
A. Prior to receipt of CHEMPACK Containers and CHEMPACK Assets, RECIPIENT will
develop and provide to CDPH an operational plan for storage, monitoring, deployment,
use, and administration of CHEMPACK Assets, which will address asset placement,
distribution, coverage areas, and security. As part of RECIPIENT’s plan, or in another
format approved by CDPH, RECIPIENT will provide CDPH the name, title/position,
office phone number, cellphone number, and e-mail address(es), for a primary and
alternate point of contact for each cache location. In addition, RECIPIENT will provide
CDPH and ASPR with a list of all personnel, including name, title/position, primary
phone number, and alternate phone number, who have access to CHEMPACK
Containers and CHEMPACK Assets. RECIPIENT will notify CDPH of any changes in
the plan or personnel and will provide updated plan and contact information within 48
hours of the change. Upon receiving ASPR’s approval of RECIPIENT’s operational
plan, RECIPIENT will coordinate with CDPH for the transportation and delivery of
CHEMPACK Container. The cache site/project area will be responsible for all costs
associated with the storage of CHEMPACK Container(s).
B. RECIPIENT will maintain CHEMPACK Containers as described in Attachment C.
RECIPIENT will contact CDPH as soon as possible after detecting any non-compliant
condition but no later than one hour after detecting a non-compliant deviation of climate
control. RECIPIENT will begin to correct any non-compliant condition immediately upon
discovery, and for any condition that cannot be corrected within 12 hours, RECIPIENT
will coordinate with CDPH to move affected CHEMPACK Containers to a mutually
acceptable location. RECIPIENT will report any loss or compromise of cache locations,
CHEMPACK Containers, or CHEMPACK Assets immediately upon discovery, and will
report within 48 hours the circumstances resulting in the loss or compromise, the
nature of the loss or compromise, and the types and amounts of any CHEMPACK
Containers or assets lost, compromised, or destroyed.
C. RECIPIENT will maintain the integrity of the CHEMPACK Container seal until
authorized state or local officials determine that deployment to respond to a nerve
agent release is warranted OR to prevent the potential loss of life. RECIPIENT may
deploy CHEMPACK Assets in response to an actual or suspected nerve agent event
that: (1) threatens the medical security of the community; and (2) is beyond local
emergency response capabilities; and (3) the CHEMPACK antidote is medically
necessary to save a human life. RECIPIENT will notify CDPH within 24 to 48 hours of a
deployment and report the type(s) and amount of CHEMPACK Assets: (1) used in the
deployment; and (2) remaining in the CHEMPACK Container. Cache site will reseal the
container following an inventory coordinated by the RECIPIENT.
D. RECIPIENT will maintain the integrity of product cases and manufacturer labels for
CHEMPACK products stored in CHEMPACK Containers. Labels will not be defaced or
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covered. Products will remain in their original manufacturer packaging/cases.
E. RECIPIENT may temporarily transport CHEMPACK Containers for federally designated
special events (i.e., National Special Security events, Super Bowl, World Series, major
political conventions, state fairs, large scale or high-risk public events, etc.) for the
purpose of strategically pre-positioning CHEMPACK Containers, subject to the
following conditions:
1. RECIPIENT assumes responsibility for all costs associated with the transport of
CHEMPACK Containers not specifically directed by the CHEMPACK Program;
2. RECIPIENT must notify CHEMPACK Program at least 48 hours prior to any
movement;
3. RECIPIENT must notify CHEMPACK Program 30 days prior to non-emergency
internal container moves to new cache storage area;
4. RECIPIENT's notification must be made via phone or email to the designated
CDPH CHEMPACK Coordinator or CHEMPACK Regional Coordinator;
5. RECIPIENT will notify the DEA registrant of temporary or permanent container
moves;
6. RECIPIENT must complete documentation provided by CHEMPACK for special
events/temporary CHEMPACK Container moves; and
7. RECIPIENT must maintain CHEMPACK Container(s) and Assets during
transport/storage to include the following:
i. Secure temporary location by controlled access to include daily security
checks. Each CHEMPACK Container should contain a lock with an
ASPR-provided padlock and key access that is limited to personnel
authorized by RECIPIENT's DEA-registrant and/or the Cache location
pharmacy director.
ii. Monitor and Control temperature at 68°F - 77°F (20°C - 25°C) to ensure
temperatures are maintained during transport and at a temporary
location, allowing for excursions between 59°F and 86°F (15°C and
30°C). Documentation required if temperature is not being monitored by
a temperature monitoring device/system or disruption in system.
iii. Ensure the integrity of the CHEMPACK Container(s) and CHEMPACK
Assets are maintained according to regulation 21 CFR (i.e. sanitation,
pest control, etc.).
iv. Maintain fire detection and alarm systems, and fire suppression systems
as required by federal, state, and local pharmaceutical regulations and
fire codes.
v. Store only ASPR-provided CHEMPACK Assets in CHEMPACK
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Container(s); storage of non-ASPR-provided assets in CHEMPACK
Container(s), including state or locally owned nerve agent antidotes, is
not permitted. Ensure no items are placed or stored on top of
CHEMPACK Container(s) that exceed 100 pounds.
F. Any movement of CHEMPACK Containers not described above in section (E) must be
approved by CDPH and ASPR.
G. Upon request from CHEMPACK Coordinators, RECIPIENT will provide access
to RECIPIENT’s Cache Location to allow CHEMPACK Coordinators to perform:
1. Routine review of facilities holding CHEMPACK Assets and to inventory, restock,
and remove expiring/expired CHEMPACK Assets; and
2. Periodic audits, including quality assurance and quality control inspections, to
verify that RECIPIENT is complying with the terms and conditions of this MOA.
H. CHEMPACK Coordinators and/or RECIPIENT will inventory CHEMPACK Containers
approximately every 12 to 24 months or as required by CHEMPACK.
I. RECIPIENT agrees to provide CHEMPACK Assets to patient(s) free-of-charge.
J. Drop Ship CHEMPACK Assets:
1. RECIPIENT and CHEMPACK cache site personnel or their authorized
representatives will accept the arranged delivery, conduct and verify product
replacement, sign applicable documentation, and return such assets and records
as outlined in the CHEMPACK Drop Ship: Receive and Return Instructions
included in each shipment.
2. Expiring product from a Drop Ship will be returned to a Division of the Strategic
National Stockpile (DSNS) warehouse within 10 business days of receipt of
replacement product. If unable to return expiring product within recommended
window contact CDPH CHEMPACK Coordinator for guidance.
VI. Costs
Except where otherwise described in this MOA, each party is responsible for its own costs.
ASPR and CDPH are generally not funded to replace CHEMPACK Assets and
CHEMPACK Containers lost, compromised, or destroyed, but may replenish or replace, or
assist RECIPIENT in identifying and/or paying for potential mechanisms to replenish or
replace, CHEMPACK Assets used in response to a nerve agent incident or as a result of
circumstances beyond the reasonable control of the parties, i.e., natural disasters.
VII. Ownership
HHS retains ownership of all CHEMPACK Assets and CHEMPACK Containers, including
after such Assets and Containers have been delivered to RECIPIENT and RECIPIENT
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has assumed custody. Appendix I product content is subject to change, however a
revision to the MOA will not be required and an update to Appendix I will be provided.
VIII. Compliance with US Drug Enforcement Agency Requirements
A. RECIPIENT agrees to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local
requirements regarding storage, use, and handling of controlled substances,
including, but not limited to, those described in 21 CFR Parts 1301 and 1304. This
also applies to the handling of controlled substances during temporary CHEMPACK
Container moves.
B. RECIPIENT must designate a pharmaceutical or medical professional with a DEA-
registration who will sign for and accept custody for CHEMPACK Assets and who will
be responsible for ensuring compliance with the terms and conditions of this MOA,
including Appendix II.
C. RECIPIENT will ensure that each CHEMPACK Cache Site possesses a valid,
separate DEA registration.
D. RECIPIENT will ensure a valid DEA registrant assumes custody of CHEMPACK
controlled substances: Distributor, Hospital/Clinic, Emergency Medical Services and
Retail Pharmacy. Practitioner registrations are not approved for use in the
CHEMPACK Program.
E. RECIPIENT must provide the DEA registrant's contact information (name, license
number, primary and alternate phone number) four weeks prior to DSNS's schedule
delivery of any CHEMPACK Assets. RECIPIENT will ensure that the DEA registrant
or their designated representative will be present for all ASPR visits.
IX. Requests for Information
Under 42 USC § 247d-6b, federal agencies are prohibited from disclosing under the
Freedom of Information Act (5USC § 552) any information identifying the location at which
CHEMPACK Assets are stored. To the extent permitted by law, the parties agree that
neither will disclose the nature of this effort or the terms of this MOA to any person or
entity, except as may be necessary to fulfill their respective missions and statutory and
regulatory responsibilities. The parties agree to notify one another before making any such
disclosure.
X. Settlement of Disputes
The parties agree to consult with one another in good faith to resolve any disagreements
that may arise from or relate to this MOA, before referring the matter to any other person
or entity for settlement.
XI. Liability
Each party to this MOA shall be responsible for its own acts and omissions and those of its
officers, employees, and agents. No party to this MOA shall be responsible for the acts or
omissions of entities not a party to this MOA. Neither party to this MOA agrees to release, hold
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harmless, or indemnify the other party from liability that may arise or relate to this MOA.
XII. No Private Right Created
This document is an internal MOA between the parties and does not create or confer any right
or benefit on any other person(s) or party, private or public. Nothing in this MOA is intended to
restrict the authority of either signatory to act as provided by law or regulation, or to restrict any
agency from enforcing any laws within its authority or jurisdiction.
XIII. Authority, Effective Date, Modification and Termination
This MOA shall become effective upon the signature of both parties and shall remain in
effect until otherwise agreed to by the parties. The terms of this MOA may be modified
upon written agreement by both parties. Either party may terminate this MOA at any time
upon 180 days advance written notice unless there is a critical failure to perform. In the
event of termination, all CHEMPACK Assets and Containers shall be returned to ASPR
within 180 days of termination. If ASPR terminates this MOA for a reason other than
RECIPIENT’S critical failure to perform, ASPR will, at its own cost, arrange for the return
of the CHEMPACK Assets and Containers. The terms and conditions of this MOA will
remain in effect until all CHEMPACK Assets and CHEMPACK Containers are returned.
XIV. Capacity to Enter into Agreement
The persons executing this MOA on behalf of their respective entities hereby represent
and warrant that they have the right, power, legal capacity, and appropriate authority to
enter into this agreement on behalf of the entity for which they sign.
XV. Attachments
A. LANGUAGE OF CDPH MOA WITH DSNS/ASPR
B. CDPH CHEMPACK POINT OF CONTACT INFORMATION
C. REQUIREMENTS FOR CHEMPACK CACHE LOCATION
D. HCAI REQUIREMENTS FOR CHEMPACK LOCATIONS WITHIN HOSPITAL
BUILDINGS
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_______________________________ __________________________________
Name: Tricia Blocher Name:
Signing on behalf of California Signing on behalf of CHEMPACK
Department of Public Health, CPR Cache Location:
Deputy Director __________________________________
Title of Signatory Title of the Signatory
_November 4, 2025______________ _________________________________
Date Signed Date Signed
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LeeAnn McPhillips
Administrative Services & HR Director
4/14/2026
City Attorney
Andy Faber
City Administrator
4/16/2026
Matt Morley
City Clerk
4/16/2026
Kim Mancera
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ATTACHMENT A
MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, ADMINISTRATION FOR STRATEGIC PREPAREDNESS
AND RESPONSE AND THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
I. PURPOSE
To effectively respond to a Public Health nerve agent poisoning event(s), the Secretary of
Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and
Response (ASPR) agrees to pre-position CHEMPACK Assets in Project Area ("RECIPIENT").
ASPR and the RECIPIENT (collectively, the "parties") agree to the terms, conditions, and
responsibilities contained in this Memorandum of Agreement ("MOA"). This MOA is independent
of, and supplements, any agreement between ASPR and RECIPIENT concerning the Strategic
National Stockpile (SNS), but supersedes any previous agreements concerning CHEMPACK
Assets.
II.DEFINITIONS
Cache Location – a facility that stores CHEMPACK Containers.
CHEMPACK Assets – items listed in Appendix I or their approved pharmaceutical alternatives
and/or therapeutic equivalents. Appendix I product content are subject to change, however a
written revision to MOA will not be required and an update to Appendix I will be provided.
CHEMPACK Containers – Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)-approved, self-monitoring,
SATCO® units containing CHEMPACK Assets, padlock, CHEMPACK-serial-numbered
container seal, and a temperature and security monitoring device.
Drop Ship – Shipping of CHEMPACK products from SNS repositories directly to a CHEMPACK
cache site and return shipment via mail using a contracted transportation carrier. This involves
CHEMPACK cache site personnel or other RECIPIENT representative(s) coordinating the
delivery, receipt, replacement, return shipment of product(s) and completion of all required
documentation. The cost to implement Drop Ship will be the responsibility of ASPR.
Extended Not Relabeled (ENR) – Product that has been tested through the Shelf Life Extension
Program (SLEP) and extended by Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use beyond the
manufacturer’s original expiration date; however, product labeling will not reflect the new
extension date.
III.RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Prior to receipt of CHEMPACK Containers and CHEMPACK Assets, RECIPIENT will develop
and provide to DSNS an operational plan for storage, monitoring, deployment, use, and
administration of CHEMPACK Assets, which will address asset placement, distribution,
coverage areas, and security. As part of RECIPIENT’s plan, or in another format approved by
DSNS, RECIPIENT will provide DSNS the name, title/position, office phone number, cellphone
number, and e-mail address(es), for: a primary and alternate statewide point of contact and a
primary and alternate point of contact for each cache location. In addition, RECIPIENT will
provide CHEMPACK Program with a list of all personnel, including name, title/position, primary
phone number, and alternate phone number, who have access to CHEMPACK Containers and
CHEMPACK Assets. RECIPIENT will notify CHEMPACK of any changes in the plan or
personnel and will provide updated plan and contact information within 48 hours of the change.
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Upon receiving ASPR’s approval of RECIPIENT’s operational plan, the RECIPIENT will
coordinate with 2 DSNS for the transportation and delivery of CHEMPACK Container. The
cache site/project area will be responsible for all costs associated with the storage of
CHEMPACK container(s).
B. RECIPIENT will maintain CHEMPACK Containers as described in Appendix II. RECIPIENT
will contact CHEMPACK Program as soon as possible after detecting any non-compliant
condition but no later than one hour after detecting a non-compliant deviation of climate control.
RECIPIENT will begin to correct any non-compliant condition immediately upon discovery, and
for any condition that cannot be corrected within 12 hours, RECIPIENT will coordinate with
CHEMPACK Program to move affected CHEMPACK Containers to a mutually acceptable
location. RECIPIENT will report any loss or compromise of cache locations, CHEMPACK
Containers, or CHEMPACK Assets immediately upon discovery, and will report within 48 hours
the circumstances resulting in the loss or compromise, the nature of the loss or compromise,
and the types and amounts of any CHEMPACK Containers or assets lost, compromised, or
destroyed.
C. RECIPIENT will maintain the integrity of the CHEMPACK Container seal until authorized
state or local officials determine that deployment to respond to a nerve agent release is
warranted OR to prevent the potential loss of life. RECIPIENT may deploy CHEMPACK Assets
in response to actual or suspected nerve agent events that: (1) threaten the medical security of
the community; (2) put multiple lives at risk; and (3) are beyond local emergency response
capabilities. RECIPIENT will notify ASPR within 24 to 48 hours of a deployment and report the
type(s) and amount of CHEMPACK Assets: (1) used in the deployment; and (2) remaining in the
CHEMPACK Container. Cache site will reseal the container following an inventory coordinated
by the RECIPIENT.
D. RECIPIENT will maintain the integrity of product cases and manufacturer labels for
CHEMPACK products stored in CHEMPACK Containers. Labels will not be defaced or covered.
Products will remain in their original manufacturer packaging/cases.
E. RECIPIENT may temporarily transport CHEMPACK Containers for federally designated
special events (i.e., National Special Security events, Super Bowl, World Series, major political
conventions, state fair, and large scale or high-risk public event etc.) for the purpose of
strategically pre-positioning CHEMPACK Containers, subject to the following conditions:
1. RECIPIENT assumes responsibility for all costs associated with transport of CHEMPACK
Containers not specifically directed by the CHEMPACK Program;
2. RECIPIENT must notify CHEMPACK Program at least 48 hours prior to any movement;
3. RECIPIENT must notify CHEMPACK Program 30 days prior to non-emergency internal
container moves to new cache storage area;
4. RECIPIENT's notification must be made via phone or email to the designated CHEMPACK
Regional Coordinator, CHEMPACK Operations Manager, or the CHEMPACK Section Lead;
5. RECIPIENT will notify the DEA registrant of temporary or permanent container moves;
6. RECIPIENT must complete documentation provided by CHEMPACK for special
events/temporary CHEMPACK Container moves;
7. RECIPIENT must maintain CHEMPACK Container(s) and Assets during transport/storage to
include the following:
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i. Secure temporary location by controlled access to include daily security checks. Each
CHEMPACK Container should contain a lock with an ASPR-provided padlock and key access
that is limited to personnel authorized by RECIPIENT's DEA-registrant and/or the Cache
location pharmacy director.
ii. Monitor and Control temperature at (68°F - 77°F) (20°C - 25°C) to ensure temperatures are
maintained during transport and at a temporary location. Documentation required if temperature
is not being monitored by a temperature monitoring device/system or disruption in system.
iii. Ensure the integrity of the CHEMPACK Container(s) and CHEMPACK assets are maintained
according to regulation 21 CFR (i.e. sanitation, pest control, etc.)
iv. Maintain fire detection and alarm systems, and fire suppression systems as required by
federal, state, and local pharmaceutical regulations and fire codes.
v. Store only ASPR-provided CHEMPACK Assets in CHEMPACK Container(s); storage of non-
ASPR-provided assets in CHEMPACK Container(s), including state-owned nerve agent
antidotes, is not permitted. Ensure no items are placed or stored on top of CHEMPACK
Container(s) that exceed 100 pounds.
F. Any movement of CHEMPACK Containers not described above in section III (E) must be
approved by ASPR.
G. Upon request from CHEMPACK, RECIPIENT will provide access to RECIPIENT’s Cache
Location to allow CHEMPACK to perform:
1. Routine review of facilities holding CHEMPACK Assets and to inventory, restock, and remove
expiring/expired CHEMPACK Assets; and
2. Periodic audits, including quality assurance and quality control inspections, to verify that the
RECIPIENT is complying with the terms and conditions of this MOA.
H. CHEMPACK and/or RECIPIENT will inventory CHEMPACK Containers approximately every
12 to 24 months or as required by CHEMPACK.
I. RECIPIENT agrees to provide CHEMPACK Assets to patient(s) free-of-charge.
J. Drop Ship of CHEMPACK Assets, RECIPIENT and CHEMPACK cache site personnel or their
authorized representatives will accept the arranged delivery, conduct and verify product
replacement, sign applicable documentation, and return such assets and records as outlined in
the “CHEMPACK Drop Ship: Receive and Return Instructions” included in each shipment.
K. Expiring product from a Drop Ship will be returned to a DSNS warehouse within 10 business
days of receipt of replacement product. If, unable to return expiring product within
recommended window contact CHEMPACK Regional Coordinator for guidance.
IV. COSTS
Except where otherwise described in this MOA, each party is responsible for its own costs.
ASPR's responsibilities are subject to the availability of appropriated funds. ASPR is generally
not funded to replace CHEMPACK Assets and CHEMPACK Containers lost, compromised, or
destroyed, but may replenish or replace, or assist RECIPIENT in identifying and/or paying for
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potential mechanisms to replenish or replace, CHEMPACK Assets used in response to a nerve
agent incident or as a result of circumstances beyond the reasonable control of the parties, i.e.,
natural disasters.
V. OWNERSHIP
HHS retains ownership of all CHEMPACK Assets and CHEMPACK Containers, including after
such Assets and Containers have been delivered to RECIPIENT and RECIPIENT has assumed
custody.
Appendix I product content are subject to change, however a revision to MOA will not be
required and an update to Appendix I will be provided.
VI.COMPLIANCE WITH US DRUG ENFORCEMENT AGENCY REQUIREMENTS
A. RECIPIENT agrees to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local requirements
regarding storage, use, and handling of controlled substances, including, but not limited to,
those described in 21 CFR Parts 1301 and 1304. (This also applies to the handling of controlled
substances during temporary CHEMPACK container moves).
B. RECIPIENT must designate a pharmaceutical or medical professional with a DEA-
registration who will sign for and accept custody for CHEMPACK Assets and who will be
responsible for ensuring compliance with the terms and conditions of this MOA including
Appendix II.
C.RECIPIENT will ensure that each CHEMPACK Cache Site possesses a valid, separate DEA
registration.
D.RECIPIENT will ensure a valid DEA registrant assumes custody of CHEMPACK controlled
substances: Distributor, Hospital/Clinic, Emergency Medical Services and Retail Pharmacy.
Practitioner registrations are not approved for use in the CHEMPACK program.
E. RECIPIENT must provide the DEA registrant's contact information (name, license number,
primary and alternate phone number) four weeks prior to DSNS's schedule delivery of any
CHEMPACK Assets. RECIPIENT will ensure that the DEA registrant or their designated
representative will be present for all ASPR visits.
VII.REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION
Under 42 USC § 247d-6b, federal agencies are prohibited from disclosing under the Freedom of
Information Act (5USC § 552) any information identifying the location at which CHEMPACK
Assets are stored. To the extent permitted by law, the parties agree that neither will disclose the
nature of this effort or the terms of this MOA to any person or entity, except as may be
necessary to fulfill their respective missions and statutory and regulatory responsibilities. The
parties agree to notify one another before making any such disclosure.
VIII.LIABILITY
Each party to this MOA shall be responsible for its own acts and omissions and those of its
officers, employees, and agents. No party to this MOA shall be responsible for the acts or
omissions of entities not a party to this MOA. Neither party to this MOA agrees to release, hold
harmless, or indemnify the other party from liability that may arise or relate to this MOA.
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IX.NO PRIVATE RIGHT CREATED
This document is an internal MOA between the parties and does not create or confer any right
or benefit on any other person(s) or party, private or public. Nothing in this MOA is intended to
restrict the authority of either signatory to act as provided by law or regulation, or to restrict any
agency from enforcing any laws within its authority or jurisdiction.
X.SETTLEMENT OF DISPUTES
The parties agree to good faith consultation with one another to resolve disagreements that may
arise under or relating to this MOA before referring the matter to any other person or entity for
settlement.
XI.AUTHORITY, EFFECTIVE DATE, MODIFICATION, AND TERMINATION
A. This MOA is made under the authority of section 319F-2 of the Public Health Service Act, as
amended (42 USC §247d-6b).
B. This MOA shall become effective upon the signature of both parties and shall remain in effect
until otherwise agreed to by the parties. The terms of this MOA may be modified upon written
agreement by both parties. Either party may terminate this MOA at any time upon 180 days
advance written notice unless there is a critical failure to perform. In the event of termination, all
CHEMPACK Assets and Containers shall be returned to the ASPR within 180 days of
termination. If ASPR terminates this MOA for a reason other than RECIPIENT’S critical failure to
perform, ASPR will, at its own cost, arrange for the return of the CHEMPACK Assets and
Containers. The terms and conditions of this MOA will remain in effect until all CHEMPACK
Assets and CHEMPACK Containers are returned.
XII.CAPACITY TO ENTER AGREEMENT
The persons executing this MOA on behalf of their respective entities hereby represent and
warrant that they have the right, power, legal capacity, and appropriate authority to enter into
this MOA on behalf of the entity for which they sign.
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APPENDIX I
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Attach men t B
California Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Center for Preparedness and Response (CPR)
Point of Contact Information
CDPH CPR Du ty Officer
Cel l Ph on e: 916-328-3605
Work/Mobile 6-208-7058
Work /Mobile: 916-439-5199
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ATTACHMENT C
REQUIREMENTS FOR CHEMPACK CACHE LOCATION
Thank you for your interest in participating in the CHEMPACK Project as a
CHEMPACK Cache Location. The CHEMPACK Project as part of the Strategic
National Stockpile (SNS) program is designed to quickly mobilize resources to
minimize and neutralize the effect of an attack (or large-scale exposure) involving
chemical nerve agents. To accomplish this goal, CHEMPACK containers are
strategically positioned throughout the country. The location of each CHEMPACK
is a decision made by each County Operational Area. Your community has
determined that a CHEMPACK is critical to the success of this extremely
important project.
CHEMPACK containers are available in two variations of pharmaceutical kits
or containers. Each EMS CHEMPACK container will provide approximately
454 doses. Each Hospital CHEMPACK container will provide approximately
1000 doses.
• Hospital containers are designed for hospital use. The nerve
agent antidotes are primarily packaged in multi-dose vials to
allow medical professionals to better control the dosage for
follow-up and long-term care and will assist with precise dosing.
• EMS containers are designed for initial use by emergency
responders. The antidotes are packaged primarily in single-use
auto-injectors. A percentage of the doses are designed for
pediatric patients.
Containers must be located in an area of suitable size, designed to provide
adequate lighting, ventilation, temperature, sanitation, humidity, space and
security conditions for storage of pharmaceuticals.
Specifically, cache locations must meet the following federal requirements:
1. Accessibility: The location must be accessible to 20-foot or larger trucks
and emergency response vehicles. Each location should have a method for
unloading the containers: loading docks, ramps, or forklifts are appropriate.
The containers are on wheels; however, they are very heavy and can weigh
over 700 pounds. A freight elevator may be necessary if the location is
upstairs.
2. Space: Each container location must have a minimum of 40 square feet per
container. The Dimensions are 60.5" H, 32.S"W, 60.S"L.
3. Temperature/Environmental: The current USP definition of "controlled room
temperature (CRT)" that encompasses the usual and customary working
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environment is 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F); that results in a mean kinetic
temperature (MKT) calculated to be not more than 25°C (77°F); and that allows for
excursions between 15°C and 30°C (59°F and 86°F). Humidity levels must be
maintained below 60% in accordance with Title 21, Code of Federal Regulations,
Parts 205 and 211.
CHEMPACK staff recommends a thermostat lock or other system to prevent tampering.
The containers are equipped for wireless monitoring and will automatically alert ASPR of
noncompliance with temperature, humidity or security requirements. The room must be
designed to prevent the entry of rodents and/or vermin into the container storage area.
Humidity must be maintained below 60% to prevent visible mold growth. Storage
locations should be away from employee break areas where eating, drinking and
smoking may create unsanitary conditions.
4. Electrical Power: A standard 120 VAC, 60Hz, 10W, UL-listed power supply is
required. Each location must have automatic, 12-hour minimum back up or
emergency electrical power. An uninterrupted power source (UPS) is minimally
acceptable as a backup power source. Locations equipped with back-up generators
capable of maintaining temperature in the event of a power outage are preferred as
container sites.
5. Fire Suppression: Each container location must have a fire suppression system.
Automatic sprinklers are recommended but not required.
6. Monitoring: Container locations must be physically checked monthly for continued
compliance with all the above requirements.
7. Environmental Response: Institution personnel must be available to respond to
emergency environmental alarms or conditions within one hour from notification.
8. Security: Security is a critical issue; pilferage and unauthorized access to
pharmaceuticals is illegal and may substantially increase the cost of the CHEMPACK
program and potentially negate its utility. Diazepam, a schedule IV-controlled
substance, particularly presents a security concern. CHEMPACK Containers have
LEXAN® Plexiglas walls lined with a hardened wire mesh to conform to FDA and
DEA storage requirements for schedule IV-controlled substances. However, the
facility, or at least the CHEMPACK storage room, must have controlled access.
Additionally, container locations must have:
a. Alarms and Monitoring: Container locations without physical monitoring on a
continuous basis (24 hours a day, 7 days a week) must have a security
system. Motion detectors, contact sensors or other types of security systems
may be used, but the systems must be monitored at all times (24 hours a
day, 7 days a week) and have notification abilities to contact designated
responders should there be an attempted break into a container location.
b. Security Response: Container locations must have staff members
designated to respond to any security alarm. The CHEMPACK Project at
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CDPH/CPR must have current security contact information for all container
locations.
9. SNS Notification: The containers have a wireless monitoring system attached
that report directly to the SNS program at ASPR. Therefore, they should
receive an alarm when a container is opened. Container locations must
contact CHEMPACK Project personnel at CDPH/CPR as soon as possible
when a container has been opened or compromised.
10. Technical Assistance: The CHEMPACK Project at CDPH/CPR is committed to
facilitating the implementation of this program in participating hospitals. A minimal
amount of funding has been dedicated to cover reasonable retrofit expenses and
assistance in site planning is readily available from the CHEMPACK Project staff
at CDPH/CPR.
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ATTACHMENT D
HCAI REQUIREMENTS FOR CHEMPACK LOCATIONS WITHIN
HOSPITAL BUILDINGS
The California Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) * regulates the
construction and alteration of health facilities. When construction work is proposed to
accommodate a CHEMPACK container, plans showing the work shall be submitted to
HCAI for review and approval prior to the beginning of construction. Most CHEMPACK
container installation projects in hospital buildings will require only minor construction
work.
Due to the limited scope of the modifications needed to accommodate a CHEMPACK
location, it is anticipated that most, if not all, projects can be field reviewed. For field
review, the plans, along with an Application for Plan Review may be submitted to the HCAI
Regional Compliance Officer (RCO). Contact the HCAI RCO for plan review submittal
requirements, or with questions regarding the applicability of HCAI regulations. In order to
expedite the review, projects for modifications to accommodate CHEMPACK containers
should not be combined with other alterations. A Guide for Field Review (FR) Projects,
Excluded (E) from OSHPD Plan Review, and Expedited Review (ER) may be found on the
HCAI website.
While HCAI has no specific requirements regarding the location of CHEMPACK containers
within health facilities, any construction work or modification of the hospital building
needed to accommodate a CHEMPACK location must be reviewed and approved by HCAI
before construction begins. This work may include, but is not limited to, constructing rooms
or enclosures for the containers, installing seismic restraints for the container, adding or
relocating electrical or telephone outlets, installing security devices, modifying HVAC
systems, or replacing door hardware.
Because of the size of the CHEMPACK container, the California Building Code requires
that the container be restrained to prevent excess movement during a seismic event. A
suggested detail for restraining the container is shown below. This detail may be used for
most typical installations; however, restraint for atypical installations may need to be
designed by an engineer. Policy Intent Notice PIN 68 - Support and attachment
requirements for fixed, interim, mobile, mobile and other temporary equipment can be
found on the HCAI website.
HCAI has no authority to verify that any requirements other than those found in the
California Building Standards Code have been met regarding the location or physical
requirements for a CHEMPACK container, HCAI will not review for compliance with
ASPR or other requirements.
For more information on construction or review requirements pertaining to the location of
CHEMPACK containers in health facilities, contact the HCAI Regional Compliance Officer
for the facility. Facility details can be found at Facility details can be found at Facility Detail
- HCAI.
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* Formerly the Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development (OSHPD)
Unistrut
P1000 with 2 -
#10 SMS to
each wall stud
for 1,000 lbs) mid-
height of CHEMPACK
container
bracket to strut with
hex-head cap screw wall
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