Saving the American Chestnut
Below is a message from the American Chestnut Foundation on the deregulation of the Darling 58 blight-resistant American chestnut.
Steve
The 60-day public comment period is now open and will remain open until Monday, October 19, 2020. Here are two easy ways to participate:
Submit a public comment here:
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2020/08/19/2020-18135/sta...
Below are additional resources to help guide you through this process:
Public Comment Best Practices and Sample Submissions:
https://www.acf.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/web3-pcpbestpracs.pdf
Public Comment Period FAQs:
https://www.acf.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/web3-faqs.pdf
Petition Executive Summary:
https://www.aphis.usda.gov/brs/aphisdocs/19-309-01p.pdf
Summary of the Transgenic Tree:
https://www.acf.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/web3-transgenic-tree...
We will continue to keep you updated during this important process. Please visit this page:
https://www.acf.org/science-strategies/biotechnology/documents-for-...
on TACF’s website for additional information. Thank you for your continued support of our shared mission to rescue the American chestnut.
Best,
Brian C. McCarthy, Ph.D.
Board Chair
The American Chestnut Foundation
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