Federal Register #USDA20260133

USDA Seeks Public Input on Regulation of Genetically Engineered Organisms

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Office of the Secretary, is seeking public input on regulatory approaches for modified organisms under the Plant Protection Act. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Office of the Secretary - Oversight by Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) and Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) - Coordination with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) - Scope of Request: - Request for Information (RFI) focused on regulatory experiences, risk-based deregulation, and improvements for genetically engineered (GE) organisms - Seeks feedback from farmers, industry, state/local governments, and other stakeholders - Topics include regulatory burdens, scientific risk assessment, and impacts on small entities - No procurement of products or services: - No OEMs, vendors, or specific products are mentioned - The RFI is for information gathering only, not for purchasing goods or services - Notable Requirements: - Input will inform future rulemaking and possible non-regulatory solutions - Emphasis on science-based assessment and stakeholder engagement

Description

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is soliciting public input on regulatory considerations related to the review of modified organisms subject to the Plant Protection Act. The information gathered will help identify factors for potential risk-based deregulation and could inform future rulemaking. Input may also offer non-regulatory solutions. The agency seeks comments on various aspects of regulation under current and past rules, including experiences, challenges, and potential improvements.

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