USDA/APHIS announces extension of deregulation to two GE potato lines developed by J.R. Simplot Company

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) extended deregulation to two lines of genetically engineered (GE) potatoes developed by J.R. Simplot Company for late blight resistance, low acrylamide potential, reduced black spot bruising, and lowered reducing sugars on October 28, 2016. APHIS previously reviewed and deregulated these GE traits in other GE potatoes.

APHIS prepared a plant pest risk similarity assessment (PPRSA), preliminary finding of no significant impact (FONSI), and a preliminary determination of nonregulated status that were available for a 30-day public review and comment period from September 23, 2016 to October 24, 2016. APHIS received no new information during the public comment period and prepared a final FONSI and Determination.

Federal Register Notice

Petition No. 16-064-01p

Preliminary Determination and PPRSA

Preliminary FONSI

Final Determination and PPRSA

Final FONSI

To view related documents or the public comments APHIS received on this docket, please see APHIS Docket No. APHIS-2016-0067.