Vector Tobacco; Availability of Determination of Nonregulated Status for Tobacco Genetically Engineered for Reduced Nicotine

الملخص

We are advising the public of our determination that the Vector Tobacco (USA) Ltd. tobacco designated as Vector 21-41, which has been genetically engineered for reduced nicotine, is no longer considered a regulated article under our regulations governing the introduction of certain genetically engineered organisms and products. Our determination is based on our evaluation of data submitted by Vector Tobacco (USA) Ltd. in its petition for a determination of nonregulated status, our analysis of other scientific data, and comments received from the public in response to a previous notice. This notice also announces the availability of our written determination document and our finding of no significant impact.