Comment from American Seed Trade Association

Summary: The American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) supports the USDA's efforts to modernize the regulatory framework for genetically engineered (GE) organisms to make it more risk-proportionate and science-based. They advocate for redefining "regulated articles" to focus on actual plant pest risks rather than the development process, while also requesting the restoration of specific exemptions and streamlined processes from the SECURE Rule.