Call for Comments on USDA Environmental Impact Statement Regarding RR Alfalfa
February 26, 2010| |
A call for supporters for sound science and rational biotechnology regulation has been issued by the AgBioWorld Community on the USDA Environmental Impact Statement regarding the Roundup Ready Alfalfa. The move was triggered by the announcment by the US Department of Agriculture to extend the public comment period on its intent to deregulate, or grant commercial approval for Roundup Ready alfalfa. Comments should be focused on the following issues: herbicide tolerance traits are not unique, cross pollination would be very rare, there is no threat to organics, roundup ready alfalfa is already being grown successfully, biotech crops are safe, and biotech crops are an important tool for farmers. Comments can be submitted not later than March 3, 2010 at http://www.regulations.gov/search/Regs/home.html#submitComment?R=0900006480a7ba3f.
See the story at: http://www.agbioworld.org/newsletter_wm/index.php?caseid=archive&newsid=2952
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