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PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD EXTENDED FOR BT-CROP REASSESSMENT
Release Date: 08/31/2001
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FOR RELEASE: FRIDAY, AUGUST 31, 2001
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD EXTENDED FOR BT-CROP REASSESSMENT
Dave Deegan 202-564-7839 / deegan.dave@epa.gov
Dave Deegan 202-564-7839 / deegan.dave@epa.gov
The public comment period regarding EPA’s reassessment of Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) corn and cotton plant-incorporated protectants has been extended until Sept. 10. EPA is currently engaged in a comprehensive reassessment of time-limited registrations for all existing Bt corn and cotton plant-incorporated protectants. In response to requests from members of the public, EPA is providing additional time to submit comments on the Agency’s revised risk and benefit sections of the Bt corn and cotton reassessment and on potential risk mitigation and regulatory options. The Agency’s reassessment of Bt crops is being undertaken to assure that decisions on the potential renewal and/or extension of these registrations are based on the latest scientific data regarding Bt products. Instructions on how to submit comments are available at: www.epa.gov/pesticides/biopesticides/bt_reass_ext.htm . Additional information on EPA’s review of Bt products is available at: www.epa.gov/pesticides/biopesticides .
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