United States Government Publishing Office publisher pbl distributor dst United States National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register author aut Government Organization text government publication eng FR Regulatory Information 1997_register executive 2010-09-24 article Part II Rules and Regulations D09002ee1be020f81 D09002ee1be021090 United States Environmental Protection Agency originator org United States Government Agency or Subagency EPA is promulgating this final rule under section 5 of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), 15 U.S.C 2604, to establish notification procedures for review of certain new microorganisms before they are introduced into commerce. ``New'' microorganisms are those formed by deliberate combinations of genetic material from organisms classified in different taxonomic genera. This review process is designed to prevent unreasonable risk of injury to human health and the environment without imposing unnecessary regulatory burdens on the biotechnology industry. This final rule describes notification procedures and the microorganisms that would be exempt from notification. 62 FR 17910 https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/FR-1997-04-11/97-8669 97-8669 fr11ap97-22 RIN 2070-AB61 6560-50-F OPPTS-00049C FRL-5577-2 https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/FR-1997-04-11/97-8669 https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1997-04-11/html/97-8669.htm https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1997-04-11/pdf/97-8669.pdf 49 p. 17910 17958 62 FR 17910 Title 40 Part 700 40 CFR Part 700 Title 40 Part 720 40 CFR Part 720 Title 40 Part 721 40 CFR Part 721 Title 40 Part 723 40 CFR Part 723 Title 40 Part 725 40 CFR Part 725 RIN 2070-AB61 Microbial Products of Biotechnology; Final Regulation Under the Toxic Substances Control Act; Federal Register Vol. 62, Issue RULE 97-8669 II ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 1997-06-10 OPPTS-00049C FRL-5577-2 6560-50-F 97-8669 Final rule.

EPA is promulgating this final rule under section 5 of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), 15 U.S.C 2604, to establish notification procedures for review of certain new microorganisms before they are introduced into commerce. ``New'' microorganisms are those formed by deliberate combinations of genetic material from organisms classified in different taxonomic genera. This review process is designed to prevent unreasonable risk of injury to human health and the environment without imposing unnecessary regulatory burdens on the biotechnology industry. This final rule describes notification procedures and the microorganisms that would be exempt from notification.

This rule will become effective June 10, 1997. In accordance with 40 CFR 23.5, this rule shall be promulgated for purposes of judicial review at 1 p.m. eastern daylight savings time on April 27, 1997. For general information including copies of this document and related materials: Susan Hazen, Director, Environmental Assistance Division (7408), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, Environmental Protection Agency, 401 M St., SW., Washington, DC 20460, Telephone: (202-554-1404), TDD: (202-554-0551), Vol. 62, no. 70 Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration 1997-04-11 continuing daily deposited born digital 340 p. Table of Contents: AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: KF70.A2 https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/FR-1997-04-11 P0b002ee180a3b3c7 0097-6326 0042-1219 0364-1406 769-004-00000-9 000582072 f:fr11ap97 https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/FR-1997-04-11 https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1997-04-11/pdf/FR-1997-04-11.pdf fdlp 17683 18014 DGPO 2010-09-24 2023-05-06 FR-1997-04-11 machine generated eng FR FR-1997-04-11 62 70