EPA Seeks to Ease Rules on Some Crops With Self-Made Pesticides

摘要

The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing a rule that could speed the use of certain genetically modified crops with self-made pesticides deterring viruses, insects and other pests, according to a notice in the Federal Register. 1.Measure responds to June 2019 executive order directing federal agencies to “exempt lowrisk products of agricultural biotechnology from undue regulation” 2.To secure a new proposed exemption, developers would notify EPA their products qualify, potentially saving $444,000–$459,000 per product 3.EPA is seeking public comment on the proposal over the next 60 days.