🦟EPA Notice
FIFRA Scientific Advisory Panel (SAP); Determining the Absence of Novel Proteins in the Saliva of Genetically Engineered Mosquitoes for Mosquito Control; Notice of Availability, and Request for Comment
Summary
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or "Agency") is announcing the availability of and soliciting public comment on materials that are being submitted to the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) Scientific Advisory Panel (SAP) for peer review on "Determining the Absence of Novel Proteins in the Saliva of Genetically Engineered Mosquitoes for Mosquito Control." The white paper, charge questions, background documents, and related supporting materials are available for public review and comment. The FIFRA SAP will consider and review the documents at a 3-day virtual public meeting that was previously announced in the Federal Register of July 24, 2025. The virtual public meeting will be held on November 3-5, 2025, via a webcast platform such as "Zoomgov.com" and audio teleconference.
Agencies
- Environmental Protection Agency
Business Impact
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The document outlines regulatory processes and public participation regarding genetically engineered mosquitoes for mosquito control, impacting compliance standards for businesses involved in biotechnology and agriculture. Companies may need to adapt to new methodologies provided by the EPA based on SAP recommendations, affecting their operations.