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\nThe language in Section 733 maintains the ability of growers to
\ncontinue to grow previously de-regulated crops while giving the
\nSecretary of Agriculture the authority to impose immediate interim
\nmeasures if a judge rules that a “deregulation”
\ndetermination was not properly granted for a biotechnology-derived
\ncrop. Such interim measures have previously been imposed by USDA for
\nglyphosate-tolerant sugarbeets in 2011, but even those interim
\nmeasures for sugarbeets are now being litigated. The language
\nensures growers can continue planting and cultivating their crops
\n— with appropriate interim conditions — while disputes
\nabout the sufficiency of federal analysis and paperwork continue.<\/p>\n\nSection 733 provides certainty to growers with respect to their
\nplanting decisions. If enacted, growers would be assured that the
\ncrops they plant could continue to be grown, subject to appropriate
\ninterim conditions, even after a judicial ruling against USDA.
\nMoreover, the language would apply only to products that have
\nalready satisfactorily completed the U.S. regulatory review process
\nand does not remove or restrict anyone’s right to challenge USDA
\nonce a determination of no plant pest risk has been made.<\/p>\n
\nThe
\ninclusion of Section 733 is a positive step to ensure U.S. farmers
\nand our food chain are shielded from supply disruptions caused by
\nlitigation over procedural issues unrelated to sound science or the
\nsafety of biotech crops. This legislative solution ensures that
\nnational agricultural policy is not being decided by the court
\nsystem while providing a level of certainty that is critical to
\nensure that our agricultural producers continue to lead the world.<\/p>\n
\nAgain, we commend Subcommittee Chairman Kingston’s efforts and urge
\nthe support of Section 733 in the
\n
\nFiscal Year 2013 Agriculture,
\nRural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies
\nAppropriations Act<\/em>. In addition, we look forward to working with
\nCongress to find additional solutions to strengthen the regulatory
\nframework and improve the efficiency and predictability of the
\nCoordinated Framework for the Regulation of Biotechnology<\/em>.\n<\/p>\n\nSincerely,\n<\/p>\n
Agricultural Retailers Association
\n
\nAmerican Farm Bureau Federation
\n
\nAmerican Seed Trade Association
\n
\nAmerican Soybean Association
\n
\nAmerican Sugarbeet Growers Association
\n
\nBiotechnology Industry Organization
\n
\nNational Association of Wheat Growers
\n
\nNational Corn Growers Association
\n
\nNational Cotton Council
\n
\nNational Council of Farmer Cooperatives<\/p>\n
Cc: The Honorable Frank D. Lucas, House Committee on Agriculture
\n
The Honorable Collin C. Peterson, House Committee on Agriculture\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
\nPS: Owed to Claudia Collier.\n<\/p>\n
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