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Australian OGTR - Receipt of licence application from the Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources for a field trial of GM perennial ryegrass
Australia
October 16, 2016
The Office of the Gene Technology Regulator (OGTR) has received a licence application (DIR 160) from the Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources in Victoria to conduct a field trial of GM perennial ryegrass with altered fructan biosynthesis. A summary of the application is posted on our website under ‘What’s New’.
The trial is proposed to take place in south-west Victoria between May 2018 and June 2020. The proposal is to plant one trial site with an area of up to 160 m2 each year. The trial would be subject to control measures that restrict the spread and persistence of the GM plants and their introduced genetic material. The GM perennial ryegrass would not be used in human food or animal feed.
The OGTR is preparing a Risk Assessment and Risk Management Plan for the application. This is expected to be released for public comment and advice from experts, agencies and authorities in December 2017. There will be at least 30 days for submission of comments.
DIR 160 documents
The following documents are available for DIR 160:
Notification of application
The document informs the public and other stakeholders that the Regulator has received an application for a licence. It provides early information about the application and the assessment process, including a forthcoming opportunity for public submissions.
PDF format - 98 KB
DOCX format - 56 KB
Summary of licence application
The document summarises the application including brief description of the GMO(s), proposed work with GMO(s), and explains the assessment and public consultation process.
PDF format - 144 KB
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