Federal Register: USDA Approves Nonregulated Status for Blight-Tolerant American Chestnut
August 28, 2026
August 28, 2026
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service issued the following action in the Federal Register.
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We are advising the public of our determination that Darling 54 American Chestnut, which was developed using genetic engineering for tolerance to the fungal pathogen, Cryphonectria parasitica, is no longer considered regulated. Our determination is based on our evaluation of information and data submitted . . .
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We are advising the public of our determination that Darling 54 American Chestnut, which was developed using genetic engineering for tolerance to the fungal pathogen, Cryphonectria parasitica, is no longer considered regulated. Our determination is based on our evaluation of information and data submitted . . .