EPA Announces Public Meeting To Comment On Algae Guidance Documents

On October 12, 2016, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a public meeting on the draft Algae Guidance for the Preparation of [Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)] Biotechnology Submissions (Algae Guidance) in the Federal Register.  This meeting will receive public input and comments on the draft Algae Guidance that describes EPA’s data needs for supporting risk assessments of genetically engineered algae and cyanobacteria that are manufactured, imported, or processed, and are subject to regulations under Section 5 of TSCA.  The meeting will be held in Tempe, Arizona on October 27, 2016.  Only 120 people will be able to attend the meeting in person, however, due to space limitations.  Registrants not able to attend in person can access the meeting through a live web stream and teleconference capabilities.  Registration is available through the Eastern Research Group (ERG) website.