Federal Register #92643EUPR

EPA Review of Google LLC's Experimental Use Permit for Wolbachia-Infected Mosquitoes

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is reviewing an application from Google LLC for an experimental use permit involving the large-scale release of genetically modified mosquitoes: - Government Buyer: - Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - OEM/Vendor: - Google LLC (only OEM/vendor mentioned) - Products/Services Requested: - Up to 16,000,000 live adult Culex quinquefasciatus male mosquitoes (DQB Strain) infected with Wolbachia pipientis wAlbB per year - Total of up to 32,000,000 mosquitoes per state (California and Florida) over two years - No specific part numbers provided - Notable Requirements: - Experimental use to generate data for a future Section 3 product registration under FIFRA - Large-scale, controlled release in two states - EPA is seeking public comments due to the potential regional and national significance of the project - Place of Performance: - Releases in California and Florida - EPA headquarters in Washington, DC as the contracting office

Description

This notice announces EPA's receipt of an application 92643-EUP-R from Google LLC, requesting an experimental use permit (EUP) for the Wolbachia pipientis wAlbB contained in live adult Culex quinquefasciatus male mosquitoes (DQB Strain). The permit may be of regional and national significance. The proposed testing includes release of up to 16,000,000 mosquitoes in California and Florida over two years to generate data for a Section 3 product registration application under FIFRA. EPA is seeking public comments on this application by June 5, 2026.

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