USDA must conduct an EIS on GE wheat

PCC Natural Markets signed on to a legal petition asking for a thorough analysis and review of the social, economic, and environmental impact of genetically engineered wheat. The petition was filed February 18, 2004.

The petition argues that the U.S. Department of Agriculture is legally obligated to conduct a full Environmental Impact Statement on an application by Monsanto to release GE wheat.

Read these documents obtained from the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy.

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Deregulating GE papaya

Letter to the USDA to oppose the deregulation of genetically modified (GM) papaya trees on the U.S. mainland.

Reject deregulation of genetically engineered plums

To USDA, APHIS, Regulatory Analysis and Development, urging the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to reject deregulation of a genetically engineered plum that would allow commercial planting for the food supply.