White Papers :
Environmental
- Case Study: Bioremediation and Biosensing using Bacteria
This case study examines the federal regulatory process with respect to a bacterium that
was genetically modified to detect the presence of, and degrade, hazardous wastes derived from
petroleum. Genes from several other organisms were introduced into the transgenic bacterium.
The primary regulatory statute involved is the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), 15 U.S.C.
2601-2692, administered by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
CEQ/OSTP Assessment: Case Studies of Environmental Regulation for Biotechnology January, 2001 - Case Study: Bioremediation using Poplar Trees
This case study examines a hybrid poplar that has been genetically engineered to detoxify
a widespread industrial toxic chemical, trichloroethelene (TCE). The poplar, which was
originally modified through the insertion of a human cytochrome gene, is still being tested in the
laboratory using genes from other animals and plants, and has not yet been tested in the field.
The federal agencies that will be involved in regulating the poplar will be the Animal and Plant
Health Inspection Service (APHIS) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
CEQ/OSTP Assessment: Case Studies of Environmental Regulation for Biotechnology January, 2001 - Set of Scientific Issues Being Considered by the Environmental Protection Agency Regarding: … StarLink Corn