Plant Genetic Systems (America), Inc.; Receipt of Petition for Determination of Nonregulated Status for Corn Genetically Engineered for Male Sterility and Glufosinate Herbicide Tolerance as a Marker

Samenvatting

We are advising the public that the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has received a petition from Plant Genetic Systems (America), Inc., seeking a determination of nonregulated status for a corn line designated as event MS3 that has been genetically engineered for male sterility and tolerance to the herbicide glufosinate as a marker. 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.