Glyphosate-Tolerant Alfalfa Events J101 and J163: Request for Nonregulated Status. Final Environmental Impact Statement

摘要

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is proposing to grant the petition in whole or in part to genetically engineered (GE) glyphosate-tolerant (GT) alfalfa lines J101 and J163 based on the agencys analysis and conclusions that these GE alfalfa lines are unlikely to pose plant pest risks. Protecting American agriculture is the basic charge of the U.S. Department of Agricultures (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). APHIS provides leadership in ensuring the health and care of plants and animals. In doing so, the agency improves agricultural productivity and competitiveness and contributes to the national economy and public health. The APHIS Biotechnology Regulatory Services (BRS) mission is to protect Americas agriculture and environment using a dynamic and science-based regulatory framework that provides for the safe development and use of GE organisms