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Australia OGTR - DIR 164 - Limited and controlled release of canola genetically modified for herbicide resistance – Monsanto Australia Limited
Australia
June 21, 2018
The Office of the Gene Technology Regulator (OGTR) has received a licence application (DIR 164) from Monsanto Australia Limited to conduct a field trial of genetically modified (GM) canola with herbicide tolerance. A summary of the application is posted on our website under ‘What’s New’.
The trial is proposed to take place in sites to be selected from 140 possible local government areas in New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Victoria and Western Australia between January 2020 and January 2024. The proposal is to plant up to 15 sites with a maximum combined area of 30 ha per year in 2020, increasing to 20 sites with a maximum combined area of 100 ha in 2023. 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 canola would not be used for 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 September 2018. There will be at least 30 days for submission of comments.
DIR 164 documents
The following documents are available for DIR 164:
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 - 114 KB
DOCX format - 57 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 - 202 KB
DOCX format - 76 KB
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