Rolnictwo i żywność · 07/06/1995

Receipt of Petition for Determination of Nonregulated Status for Genetically Engineered Corn

We are advising the public that the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has received a petition from the Monsanto Company seeking a determination of nonregulated status for a corn line designated as MON 80100 that has been genetically engineered for insect resistance. The petition has been submitted in accordance with our regulations concerning the introduction of certain genetically engineered organisms and products. In accordance with those regulations, we are soliciting public comments on whether this corn line presents a plant pest risk.