Monsanto Co.; Availability of Determination of Nonregulated Status for Cotton Genetically Engineered for Insect Resistance

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We are advising the public of our determination that the Monsanto Company cotton designated as Event 15985, which has been genetically engineered for insect resistance, 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 Monsanto Company 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 and our finding of no significant impact.