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Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Controls Over Issuance of Genetically Engineered Organism Release Permits

Report Information

Date Issued
Report Number:
50601-0008-TE
Report Type
Audit
Joint Report
No
Agency Wide
No (location specific)
Questioned Costs
$0
Funds for Better Use
$0

Recommendations

Revise and consolidate policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements for GE field releases.

Revise and clarify policies and regulations regarding the use of metal shipping containers.

Update regulations to incorporate the provisions of the Plant Protection Act of 2000.