Federal Register #2026-15876

Regulatory Determination for Bayer/Monsanto MON 87429 Genetically Engineered Maize

This opportunity involves the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) issuing a regulatory determination regarding genetically engineered maize: - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) - OEM Highlight: - Bayer/Monsanto is the developer and original manufacturer of the MON 87429 maize variety - Product Details: - MON 87429 maize (genetically engineered corn) - Engineered for resistance to multiple herbicides: dicamba, glufosinate, quizalofop, and 2,4-D - Includes tissue-specific glyphosate resistance for hybrid maize seed production - Unique/Notable Requirements: - This is a regulatory notice, not a procurement request - APHIS determined MON 87429 maize is no longer regulated under 7 CFR part 340 - Decision based on scientific data, risk assessments, and public comments - Supporting documents (petition, risk assessments, environmental impact statements) are publicly available - No products or services are being procured or solicited in this notice

Description

This notice announces the determination that MON 87429 maize, genetically engineered for resistance to dicamba, glufosinate, quizalofop, and 2,4-D with tissue-specific glyphosate resistance, is no longer regulated. The determination is based on evaluation of data submitted by Bayer/Monsanto, scientific data, a plant pest risk assessment, and public comments. The regulatory change is effective as of August 5, 2026, and supporting documents are made available to the public.

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