Washington, DC, USA
August 28, 2015
SUMMARY:
We are advising the public of our determination that InnateTM Potato designated as Russet Burbank event W8, which has been genetically engineered for late blight resistance, low acrylamide potential, reduced black spot bruising, and lowered reducing sugars, is no longer considered a regulated article under our regulations governing the introduction of certain genetically engineered organisms. Our determination is based on our evaluation of data submitted by J.R. Simplot Company, in its petition for a determination of nonregulated status, our analysis of available scientific data, and comments received from the public in response to our previous notices announcing the availability of the petition for nonregulated status and its associated environmental assessment and plant pest risk assessment. This notice also announces the availability of our written determination and finding of no significant impact.
http://www.aphis.usda.gov/brs/fedregister/BRS_20150902.pdf
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced a determination of nonregulated status for a genetically engineered (GE) potato variety developed by J.R. Simplot Company (Simplot) engineered for late blight resistance, low-acrylamide potential, reduced black spot bruising, and lowered reducing sugars. The determination will be effective upon publication of the Federal Register notice announcing our decision.
Final Documents
Stakeholder Announcement
Federal Register Notice: Determination of Nonregulated Status (The Federal Register notice will publish on September 2, 2015.)
Final Environmental Assessment (EA)
Final Plant Pest Risk Assessment (PPRA)
Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) and Response to Comments
Determination of Nonregulated Status
Draft Documents
Federal Register Notice: Availability of Draft Environmental Documents
Draft Environmental Assessment (EA)
Plant Pest Risk Assessment (PPRA)
You may view all associated documents and public comments submitted to this docket (Docket No. APHIS-2014-0076) by clicking here.
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