Summary of in-house EPA workshop to define research/technical support approaches in biotechnology

In summary. EPA is expanding its scientific capabilities in biotechnology in order to be able to provide better technical support for Agency decision-making. As part of this process, an in-house workshop was held to better define regulatory needs and necessary technical support. In building its program in biotechnology, emphasis will be placed on activities more related to the mission of EPA than that of any other Federal agency. Efforts will build upon past activities and will be coordinated with those of other Federal agencies. It is essential that EPA's scientific efforts in biotechnology be credible and defensible, and thus, its research plans will be subjected to expert peer review.