Cornell University and University of Hawaii; Availability of Determination of Nonregulated Status for Papaya Lines Genetically Engineered for Virus Resistance

Résumé

We are advising the public of our determination that certain papaya lines developed by Cornell University and the University of Hawaii that have been genetically engineered for virus resistance are no longer considered regulated articles under our regulations governing the introduction of certain genetically engineered organisms. Our determination is based on our evaluation of data submitted by Cornell University and the University of Hawaii in their petition for a determination of nonregulated status, an analysis of other scientific data, and our review of comments received from the public in response to a previous notice announcing our receipt of the Cornell University and University of Hawaii petition. This notice also announces the availability of our written determination document and its associated environmental assessment and finding of no significant impact.