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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Animal and Plant Health Inspection
Service
[Docket No. APHIS–2011–0080]
Scotts Miracle-Gro Co.; Regulatory
Status of Kentucky Bluegrass
Genetically Engineered for Herbicide
Tolerance
Animal and Plant Health
Inspection Service, USDA.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
We are advising the public
that the Animal and Plant Health
Inspection Service (APHIS) has received
a letter from the Scotts Miracle-Gro
Company seeking confirmation that
their Kentucky bluegrass, which has
been genetically engineered for
herbicide tolerance without the use of
plant pest components, does not meet
the definition of a regulated article
under APHIS regulations for genetically
engineered organisms. Based on the
information provided in the letter, we
agree that the Kentucky bluegrass does
not meet the definition of a regulated
article under APHIS regulations for
genetically engineered organisms.
ADDRESSES: You may view the letter
from Scotts and APHIS’ response letter
on the Internet at https://
www.aphis.usda.gov/biotechnology/
news.shtml.
SUMMARY:
Dr.
Andrea Huberty, Branch Chief,
Regulatory and Environmental Analysis
Branch, Biotechnology Regulatory
Services, APHIS, 4700 River Road, Unit
147, Riverdale, MD 20737–1236; (301)
734–0485, e-mail:
andrea.f.huberty@aphis.usda.gov. To
obtain copies of the letters, contact Ms.
Cindy Eck at (301) 734–0667, e-mail:
cynthia.a.eck@aphis.usda.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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Background
The Plant Protection Act (PPA, 7
U.S.C. 7701 et seq.), authorizes the
Secretary of Agriculture to prohibit or
restrict the importation, entry,
exportation, or movement in interstate
commerce of any plant, plant product,
biological control organism, noxious
weed, article, or means of conveyance if
the Secretary determines that the
prohibition or restriction is necessary to
prevent the introduction of a plant pest
or noxious weed into the United States
or dissemination of a plant pest or
noxious weed within the United States.
In section 403 of the PPA, ‘‘plant
pest’’ is defined as any living stage of
any of the following that can directly or
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indirectly injure, cause damage to, or
cause disease in any plant or plant
product: A protozoan, a nonhuman
animal, a parasitic plant, a bacterium, a
fungus, a virus or viroid, an infectious
agent or other pathogen, or any article
similar to or allied with any of the
foregoing.
Under the plant pest authority of the
PPA, the Animal and Plant Health
Inspection Service (APHIS) administers
the regulations in 7 CFR part 340,
‘‘Introduction of Organisms and
Products Altered or Produced Through
Genetic Engineering Which Are Plant
Pests or Which There Is Reason to
Believe Are Plant Pests,’’ which
regulate, among other things, the
introduction (importation, interstate
movement, or release into the
environment) of organisms and products
altered or produced through genetic
engineering that are plant pests or that
there is reason to believe are plant pests.
Such genetically engineered (GE)
organisms and products are considered
‘‘regulated articles.’’
In the past, APHIS has received letters
from developers seeking clarification on
the regulatory status of GE organisms
that the developers believed did not
meet the definition of a regulated
article. These developers sought
confirmation from APHIS that APHIS
did not consider the organisms to be
regulated under 7 CFR part 340. When
APHIS receives such a request, we
review the information provided. If
APHIS agrees with the developer that
the GE organism does not meet the
definition of a regulated article, then the
organism is not subject to regulation
under 7 CFR part 340. If APHIS
disagrees, the organism is subject to all
of the requirements of 7 CFR part 340.
On September 13, 2010, APHIS
received a letter from the Scotts MiracleGro Company (Scotts) of Marysville,
OH, seeking confirmation that their
Kentucky bluegrass (Poa pratensis L.),
which has been genetically engineered
for herbicide tolerance, does not meet
the definition of a regulated article
under APHIS regulations. Scotts stated
that the Kentucky bluegrass was
genetically engineered without plant
pest components and, therefore, should
not be subject to APHIS’ regulations in
7 CFR part 340, as it does not meet the
definition of a regulated article in those
regulations. No permits have been
issued or notifications acknowledged by
APHIS for the interstate movement or
for field releases of Scotts’ GE Kentucky
bluegrass.
As described in the letter, Scotts’ GE
Kentucky bluegrass has been genetically
engineered to express an enzyme, 5enolpyruvylshikimate-3-phosphate
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synthase, from thale cress (Arabidopsis
thaliana), which imparts tolerance to
the herbicide glyphosate. Scotts’ GE
Kentucky bluegrass was also genetically
engineered using genetic material from
rice (Oryza sativa) and corn (Zea mays).
We agree that, according to the
description provided by Scotts, their GE
Kentucky bluegrass does not meet the
definition of a ‘‘regulated article’’ and is
not subject to the regulations in 7 CFR
part 340. Kentucky bluegrass itself is not
a plant pest, no organisms used as
sources of the genetic material used to
create Scotts’ GE Kentucky bluegrass are
plant pests, and the method used to
genetically engineer Scotts’ GE
Kentucky bluegrass did not involve
plant pests. Because no plant pests,
unclassified organisms, or organisms
whose classification is unknown were
used to genetically engineer Scotts’ GE
Kentucky bluegrass, APHIS has no
reason to believe it is a plant pest and
therefore does not consider the
Kentucky bluegrass described in the
Scotts letter to be regulated under 7 CFR
part 340.
In addition to plant pests, APHIS
regulates noxious weeds under the
authority of the PPA. In a separate
notice published in today’s Federal
Register, we are advising the public of
our decision that Kentucky bluegrass
that has been genetically engineered for
tolerance to the herbicide glyphosate
will not be regulated under APHIS
regulations governing noxious weeds in
7 CFR part 360.
Authority: 7 U.S.C. 7701–7772 and 7781–
7786; 31 U.S.C. 9701; 7 CFR 2.22, 2.80, and
371.3.
Done in Washington, DC, this 1st day of
July 2011.
Gregory L. Parham,
Administrator, Animal and Plant Health
Inspection Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Forest Service
Modoc County Resource Advisory
Committee
Forest Service, USDA.
Notice of meeting.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
The Modoc County Resource
Advisory Committee will meet in
Alturas, CA. The committee is meeting
as authorized under the Secure Rural
Schools and Community SelfDetermination Act (Pub. L. 110–343)
and in compliance with the Federal
Advisory Committee Act. The purpose
SUMMARY:
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of the meeting is to review Resource
Advisory Committee Project
Applications.
The meeting will be held July 11,
2011, 6 p.m.
ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at
Modoc National Forest Office,
Conference Room, 800 West 12th St.,
Alturas.
DATES:
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Kimberly Anderson, Forest Supervisor
and Designated Federal Officer, at (530)
233–8700; or Resource Advisory
Coordinator, Stephen Riley at (530)
233–8705.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
business meeting on July 11, 2011 will
begin at 6 p.m., at the Modoc National
Forest Office, Conference Room, 800
West 12th St., Alturas, California 96101.
Agenda topics will include voting and
discussion of project proposals that
meet the intent of Public Law 110–343.
Time will also be set aside for public
comments at the beginning of the
meeting.
Dated: June 23, 2011.
Kimberly H. Anderson,
Forest Supervisor.
inspection and copying. The public may
inspect comments received at Hiawatha
National Forest, 2727 North Lincoln
Road, Escanaba, MI. Visitors are
encouraged to call ahead to 906–786–
4062 to facilitate entry into the building.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Janel Crooks, RAC coordinator, USDA,
Hiawatha National Forest, 2727 North
Lincoln Road, Escanaba, Michigan
49862; (906) 786–4062; E-mail
HiawathaNF@fs.fed.us.
Individuals who use
telecommunication devices for the deaf
(TDD) may call the Federal Information
Relay Service (FIRS) at 1–800–877–8339
between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., Eastern
Standard Time, Monday through Friday.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
meeting is open to the public. The
following business will be conducted:
(1) Review of Project Proposal Scoring
Sheets (2) Public Comment and (3) Vote,
if appropriate. Persons who wish to
bring related matters to the attention of
the Committee may file written
statements with the Committee staff
before or after the meeting.
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June 28, 2011.
Stevan J. Christiansen,
Designated Federal Officer.
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Forest Service
Rural Housing Service
Hiawatha East Resource Advisory
Committee
Forest Service, USDA.
ACTION: Notice of meeting.
AGENCY:
The Hiawatha East Resource
Advisory Committee will meet in
Kincheloe, Michigan. The committee is
meeting as authorized under the Secure
Rural Schools and Community SelfDetermination Act (Pub. L. 110–343)
and in compliance with the Federal
Advisory Committee Act. The purpose
is to review project proposal scoring
sheets and possibly vote.
DATES: The meeting will be held on July
21, 2011, and will begin at 6 p.m.
ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at
the Chippewa County 911 Center, 4657
Industrial Park Drive, Kincheloe, MI.
Written comments should be sent to
Janel Crooks, Hiawatha National Forest,
2727 North Lincoln Road, Escanaba, MI
49829. Comments may also be sent via
e-mail to HiawathaNF@fs.fed.us, or via
facsimile to 906–789–3311.
All comments, including names and
addresses when provided, are placed in
the record and are available for public
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Notice of Funding Availability of
Applications (NOFA) for Section 514
Farm Labor Housing Loans and
Section 516 Farm Labor Housing
Grants for Off-Farm Housing for Fiscal
Year (FY) 2011
Rural Housing Service, USDA.
Notice.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
This notice announces the
timeframe to submit pre-applications for
section 514 Farm Labor Housing (FLH)
loans and section 516 FLH grants for the
construction of new off-farm FLH units
and related facilities for domestic farm
laborers and for the purchase and
substantial rehabilitation of an existing
non-farm labor housing (FLH) property.
The intended purpose of these loans
and grants is to increase the number of
available housing units for domestic
farm laborers. This notice describes the
method used to distribute funds, the
application process, and submission
requirements.
SUMMARY:
The deadline for receipt of all
applications in response to this is 5
p.m., local time to the appropriate Rural
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Development State Office on August 22,
2011. The application closing deadline
is firm as to date and hour. Rural
Development will not consider any
application that is received after the
closing deadline unless date and time is
extended by another Notice published
in the Federal Register. Applicants
intending to mail applications must
provide sufficient time to permit
delivery on or before the closing
deadline. Acceptance by a post office or
private mailer does not constitute
delivery. Facsimile (FAX) and postage
due applications will not be accepted.
Applicants wishing to apply for
assistance must contact the Rural
Development State Office serving the
State of the proposed off-farm labor
housing project in order to receive
further information and copies of the
application package. Rural Development
will date and time stamp incoming
applications to evidence timely receipt
and, upon request, will provide the
applicant with a written
acknowledgment of receipt. A listing of
Rural Development State Offices, their
addresses, telephone numbers, and
person to contact is under section VII of
this Notice.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Mirna Reyes-Bible, Finance and Loan
Analyst, Multi-Family Housing
Preservation and Direct Loan Division,
STOP 0781 (Room 1263–S), USDA Rural
Development, 1400 Independence Ave.,
SW., Washington, DC 20250–0781,
telephone: (202) 720–1753 (this is not a
toll free number.), or via e-mail:
Mirna.ReyesBible@wdc.usda.gov. If you
have questions regarding Net Zero
Energy Consumption and Energy
Generation please contact Carlton
Jarratt, Finance and Loan Analyst,
Multi-Family Housing Preservation and
Direct Loan Division at (804) 287–1524
or via e-mail:
carlton.jarrat@wdc.usda.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Paperwork Reduction Act
The reporting requirements contained
in this notice have been approved by the
Office of Management and Budget under
Control Number 0575–0189.
Overview Information
Federal Agency Name: Rural
Development.
Funding Opportunity Title: Notice of
Funds Availability (NOFA) for Section
514 Farm Labor Housing Loans and
Section 516 Farm Labor Housing Grants
for Off-Farm Housing for Fiscal Year
2011.
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Forest Service
Modoc County Resource Advisory Committee
AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA.
ACTION: Notice of meeting.
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SUMMARY: The Modoc County Resource Advisory Committee will meet in
Alturas, CA. The committee is meeting as authorized under the Secure
Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act (Pub. L. 110-343)
and in compliance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act. The purpose
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of the meeting is to review Resource Advisory Committee Project
Applications.
DATES: The meeting will be held July 11, 2011, 6 p.m.
ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at Modoc National Forest Office,
Conference Room, 800 West 12th St., Alturas.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kimberly Anderson, Forest Supervisor
and Designated Federal Officer, at (530) 233-8700; or Resource Advisory
Coordinator, Stephen Riley at (530) 233-8705.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The business meeting on July 11, 2011 will
begin at 6 p.m., at the Modoc National Forest Office, Conference Room,
800 West 12th St., Alturas, California 96101. Agenda topics will
include voting and discussion of project proposals that meet the intent
of Public Law 110-343. Time will also be set aside for public comments
at the beginning of the meeting.
Dated: June 23, 2011.
Kimberly H. Anderson,
Forest Supervisor.
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