🌽Draft Plant Pest Risk Assessment for Bayer Corn Available for Comment
Bayer U.S.-Crop Science: Availability of a Draft Plant Pest Risk Assessment and Draft Environmental Assessment for Lepidopteran-Protected Maize
Summary
We are advising the public that the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has prepared a draft plant pest risk assessment and draft environmental assessment regarding a petition from Bayer U.S.- Crop Science seeking a determination of nonregulated status for maize (corn) event MON 95379 which has been developed using genetic engineering to produce two insecticidal proteins to protect against feeding damage caused by target lepidopteran pests. We are making the draft plant pest risk assessment, and draft environmental assessment available for public review and comment.
Agencies
- Agriculture Department
- Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Business Impact
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The content pertains to the approval process for genetically engineered crops, specifically Bayer's maize. It involves regulatory compliance for businesses in the agricultural sector and potential market opportunities depending on the final decision on nonregulated status. Factors such as public feedback and EPA restrictions could affect Bayer's operations and market dynamics.