[DIYbio] Fwd: US Biotech Regulations -- your support is still needed!

Dear Allies of Science,
 
Today, federal agencies in the United States will hear public comments regarding the review of the Coordinated Framework for the Regulation of Biotechnology. 

We need your input, comments and case studies as OSTP reviews the existing U.S. Coordinated Framework for the Regulation of Biotechnology. The call for comments will end on November 13, so we still have a chance to ensure that scientists both working in the public sector and for small businesses have greater access to innovate using the tools of biotechnology.  

We plan to submit all of the comments that we receive as one package in order to amplify the support for public sector science. 

If you haven't done so already make your case study known using our petition:
http://cas.nonprofitsoapbox.com/usbiotechregulations
 
Now is the time for scientists to speak up and share their accounts of how the playing field could be leveled so that public sector scientists can innovate using all the tools available to deploy solutions much-needed in agricultural solutions. 
 
Make your voice heard to OSTP!
 
Yours,
Sarah Evanega and the Alliance for Science Team