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USDA APHIS Notice: Regulatory Review of Genetically Engineered Plum Lines and Disaster Relief Program

This notice from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announces regulatory actions and relief programs: - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) - Farm Service Agency (FSA) - Petition for Nonregulated Status: - USDA Agricultural Research Service has petitioned for nonregulated status for two genetically engineered European plum lines (34 plum and 157 plum) - These plum lines are engineered for early and near-continuous blooming - Draft plant pest risk assessment finds no increased plant pest risk compared to conventional plums - Public review and comment period is open for the petition and risk assessment - Emergency Relief Program 2022 (ERP 2022): - Provides disaster relief payments to crop producers affected by natural disasters in 2022 - Payment retention provisions depend on crop insurance coverage - No procurement of products or services is involved; this is a regulatory and relief program notice - No OEMs or commercial vendors are mentioned, as the focus is on regulatory review and disaster relief administration

Description

The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has received a petition from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service seeking a determination of nonregulated status for two genetically engineered European plum lines (34 plum and 157 plum) developed to promote early and near-continuous blooming. The petition and draft plant pest risk assessment are made available for public review and comment. The draft assessment concludes these plum lines are unlikely to pose an increased plant pest risk compared to nonmodified varieties. Public comments are accepted until October 13, 2026.

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