Operations of the Gene Technology Regulator Quarterly report 1 July to 30 September 2010
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Letter of Transmittal
The Hon Catherine King MP
Parliamentary Secretary for Health
Parliament House
CANBERRA ACT 2600
Dear Parliamentary Secretary
In accordance with section 136A of the Gene Technology Act 2000 (the Act), I am pleased to present to you the Quarterly Report of the Operations of the Gene Technology Regulator, covering the period 1 July to 30 September 2010.
During this period four licences for dealings involving intentional release of GMOs and five licences for dealings not involving intentional release of GMOs were issued, while 43 physical containment facilities were certified.
Routine monitoring activities for this quarter exceeded the target rate and no significant risks to either human health or the environment were identified.
Yours sincerely
Dr Joe Smith
Gene Technology Regulator
22 November 2010