Which statement best describes EMRS access?

• A. The EMRS is accessible to all federal and state employees.
• B. The EMRS is a publicly accessible system with general outbreak updates.
• C. The EMRS is a database used only by laboratory analysts.
• D. The EMRS is a record-keeping system accessible only to those with major responsibilities in foreign animal disease detection and response.

Answer: (D)

Access is governed by who has the authority and responsibility to manage and respond to foreign animal disease events. EMRS is designed to document actions, decisions, and data related to detection and response, so it must be accessible only to people who have major responsibilities in those areas. This restriction protects sensitive information, ensures proper accountability, and maintains data integrity across outbreak management activities. It’s not open to all federal and state employees, not publicly accessible for general outbreak updates, and not limited to only laboratory analysts; those with the appropriate overarching roles in disease detection and response are the ones who need access.