Comment from Microbial Biotechnology Policy Committee

Summary: The Microbial Biotechnology Policy Committee (MBPC), a task force of biotechnology companies, is requesting a 30-day extension on the public comment period for the Request for Information (RFI) regarding modified organisms subject to the Plant Protection Act. They argue that the complex scientific and legal questions, the short timeframe provided, and the current planting season make it difficult for stakeholders to provide comprehensive, evidence-based feedback.