Minutes, Agricultural Biotechnology Research Advisory Committee, Working Group on Aquatic Biotechnology and Environmental Safety : September 28, 1994.

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[1994]
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    1.C. Survival and Reproduction Assessment - Interspecific Hybridization (“assumes II.A. and II.B. were used, concluding No* EXIT GMO lacks deliberate STANDARDS gene change with physiological effects and lacks chromosomal manipulations.] Is the GMO an interspecific hybrid ? If containment is removed, does the GMO have direct access to (a) suitable* natural ecosystem(s)? (Note 1) Are suitable” natural ecosystem(s) accessible through indirect pathways? ( Note 2) Because research projects are small-scale and pathways to suitable natural ecosystem(s) are (“suitable = only indirect, exit of the YES survival of the GMO Standards is allowed at is possible.] this point. However, larger scale releases may pose risks of adverse effects. Proceeding to Il.A.1 is recommended for evalution of effects on indirectly-accessible ecosystems. EXIT STANDARDS Is/are the accessible ecosystem(s) isolated from other aquatic system and of low enough concern that killing of all fish/shellfish in the event of a GMO escape would be acceptable? GO TOII.C.1 Assess potential impact of interspecific hybridization small-scale of research, allows exit of Standards. However, of appropriate aquatic research management agency. Note 1: Direct access is possible through natural N ote 2: See Aquatic waterbodies and human-created physical pathways, Nuisance Species (ANS) inciuding navigation canals, and interbasin water Program - Attachment 1. transfers (e.g. irrigation, municipal water supply, (Table 2) for full list of etc.) (ANS Protocol Table 2). indirect pathways.
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