Which agency only oversees plant GMOs and requires reporting of plant-incorporated protectants (PIP) and disclosure of MCAN?

• A. NEPA
• B. EPA
• C. FDA
• D. APHIS

Answer: (B)

Plant-incorporated protectants are pesticidal traits produced by GM plants, so their safety and regulatory treatment fall under the Environmental Protection Agency. EPA regulates these PIPs under FIFRA and requires reporting of the plant-incorporated protectant and disclosure of the MCAN as part of the regulatory process to bring such a plant to market. Other agencies have different scopes: APHIS focuses on protecting plant health and regulated article permits, FDA on food and feed safety, and NEPA on environmental impact analyses in general. That focused authority on PIPs and MCAN disclosures belongs to EPA.