Federal Register #APHIS-2026-0859

APHIS Regulatory Review: Bayer MON 89151 Lepidopteran-Protected Cotton Petition

The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, is announcing a regulatory review opportunity regarding genetically engineered cotton: - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) - OEMs and Vendors: - Bayer U.S.-Crop Science (OEM) - Products/Services Requested: - MON 89151 lepidopteran-protected cotton (Gossypium hirsutum) - Genetically engineered to express three insecticidal proteins: Vip3Cb1.1, Cry1Da_7, and Cry1B.3 - No purchase quantities or part numbers specified - Unique or Notable Requirements: - APHIS is seeking scientific and technical feedback on biological and ecological issues related to MON 89151 cotton - Public review and comment is requested on the petition and draft plant pest risk assessment - This is a regulatory petition, not a procurement for goods or services - Key Details: - Only Bayer U.S.-Crop Science is mentioned as the OEM - The product under review is MON 89151 cotton - No procurement or purchase is being made; the opportunity is for public input on regulatory status

Description

The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture has received a petition from Bayer U.S.-Crop Science seeking a determination of nonregulated status for MON 89151 lepidopteran-protected cotton. This genetically engineered cotton expresses three insecticidal proteins to protect against feeding damage caused by target lepidopteran pests. APHIS has prepared a draft plant pest risk assessment and is making the petition and assessment available for public review and comment until November 20, 2026. The agency will consider all comments received before making a regulatory determination.

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