Web Conference on Revisions to USDA Biotechnology Regulations - August 24, 2007
Biotechnology Regulatory Services (BRS), a program within the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), is considering potential revisions to its existing regulations regarding the importation, interstate movement and environmental release of genetically engineered (GE) organisms. NCSL and APHIS sponsored this web-assisted audio conference for state legislators to learn more about the proposed revisions to USDA's biotechnology regulations.
Speakers:
Rebecca Bech Deputy Administrator Biotechnology Regulatory Services (BRS) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) USDA
Adrian J. Polansky Secretary Kansas Department of Agriculture
Moderator: Representative Terry England Georgia House of Representatives
Related Materials:
USDA News Release: USDA Seeks Public Comment on Draft Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (July 12, 2007)
Stakeholders Announcement: Public Comment: Programmatic Draft Environmental Impact Statement (July 12, 2007)
July 2007 Draft Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (310 pages)
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Sponsored by For more information contact: The National Conference of State Legislatures Scott Hendrick (303) 856-1409 (NCSL), and Animal and Plant Health Inspection Scott.hendrick@ncsl.org Service of USDA (APHIS)
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