Responding to requests for additional opportunity to comment on the proposed rule on the labeling of food produced with genetic engineering, the Attorney General has scheduled a second public hearing on the rule. This hearing will take place onWednesday, February 4, 2015, from 5 – 6pm in Room 10 at the State House in Montpelier. Additionally, the Attorney General has extended the deadline for submitting written comments on the rule by two weeks toThursday, February 12, 2015.
“Public comment is a vital part of the rule-making process,” said Attorney General Bill Sorrell, “and when we heard from various folks that they had not understood the original timeline for comment, or were worried they wouldn’t get comments in before the deadline, we decided it best to provide an extended opportunity to make their formal comments. This will move the rule-making process forward with maximum input from industry and consumers.”
Members of the public are invited to submit formal comments on the proposed rule to the Attorney General at any time until February 12, 2015, either through the Secretary of State’swebsite, or by sending an email to[email protected]. The Attorney General will also accept formal comments at the public hearing scheduled for February 4, 2015, at 5pm at the State House.
Further information about the implementation of Act 120 is available on the Attorney General’s website athttp://www.ago.vermont.gov, under the GE Food Labeling Rule link. Individuals can also contact the Attorney General’s GE Food Rulemaking Team via email at [email protected]. People interested in keeping up to date on the development of the rules can also sign up for periodic email updates by visitinghttp://list.state.vt.us/guest/RemoteListSummary/GEFoodLabelingRuleand following the directions there.
Source: Vermont AG Jan 27, 2015