Table 2.

Overview of the not-assigned forms of forward-looking responsibility to researchers and risk managers, and the derived conditions needed for responsible learning

Subcategory of forward-looking responsibility	Known risk	Uncertain risk	Derived conditions for responsible learning
Responsibility for setting standards for acceptable risks	Risk managers (e.g., BSL levels)	Risk managers (precautionary principle)	Regulatory flexibility
Responsibility for knowing and assessing risks	Risk managers & applicants	Risk managers & applicants	Co-responsibility
Responsibility for reducing risks	Applicants	applicants	Co-responsibility
Responsibility for communication about risks	Risk managers & applicants	Applicants	Openness