Position Statement: Genetically Enhanced Algae

9/08/2010

“As the trade association for the Algae industry, we support the use of all available technologies to create sustainable, economic and renewable products from algae, provided that they are developed and produced in accordance with all applicable local, state and federal guidelines for safety.

We believe that the existing regulations from the US Federal Coordinated Framework for the Regulation of Biotechnology, combined with various additional local and state requirements, provide comprehensive protection against harmful and unintended issues arising from genetically enhanced algae.

We understand and appreciate that there could be potentially new and/or additional risks, arising from the development and use of genetically enhanced algae. As such, while we endorse the current regulatory approach, we support continued review and examination of all regulations to ensure that they continue to offer the highest protection against any risks.

Algal Biomass Organization Testimony

Hearing with Subcommittee on Conservation, Credit, Energy and Research

October 29, 2009
Longworth House Office Building

The Algal Biomass Organization represents stakeholders involved in the use of algal biomass for the production of next generation biofuels. The Algal Biomass Organization, as an industry trade association, is focused on facilitating the commercialization and market development of algal biomass, to produce fuels that have significantly reduced carbon emissions, compared with petroleum-based fuels, while beneficially reusing carbon dioxide from industrial and atmospheric sources. Algae are a sustainable, renewable feedstock that will help America become energy independent, and help our nation significantly reduce its carbon footprint.

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GMO Position Statement

Fall 2009

The ABO recognizes the need to utilize all available technologies to advance the development and commercialization of algal-based products..  The ABO and its members endorse the Federal Coordinated Framework for the Regulation of Biotechnology and support rigorous, science-based regulation that is proportionate to actual environmental and safety risk.  The ABO supports its members’ research, development, and commercialization activities conducted in a safe and environmentally responsible manner in compliance with all applicable laws and governmental regulations.