Proposed Rules. Request public comments on proposed federal actions

Agency: Office of Science and Technology Policy
Action: Request public comments on proposed federal actions
Citation: 67 FR (No. 149) · FR Doc. 02-19746

Summary

These proposed federal actions are put forward to address regulatory issues associated with the expanding development and use of biotechnology-derived crops. Rapid developments in genomics are resulting in dramatic changes in the way new plant varieties are developed and commercialized. Scientific advances are expected to accelerate significantly over the next decade, leading to the development and commercialization of a greater number and diversity of biotechnology-derived crops. Consistent with the Coordinated Framework for the Regulation of Biotechnology Products (51 FR 23302, June 26,1986), the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), working with Departments of Agriculture (USDA) and Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), is proposing these coordinated actions to update field testing requirements of biotechnology-derived food and feed crop plants and to establish early food safety assessments for new proteins produced by such plants.

Dates

The Office of Science and Technology Policy welcomes comments on the proposed federal actions. To be assured consideration by USDA, HHS, and EPA, comments must be postmarked no later than September 30, 2002.