Type:Notice
Citation:86 FR 7859
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The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has extended the duration of the Genome Editing Consortium until December 1, 2025. This extension allows for more interested parties to join and contribute to the Consortium's activities, such as developing standards related to genome editing. Letters of interest to participate in the Consortium can be submitted at any time. The decision to extend was made in response to requests from parties who missed the original deadline.
Simple Explanation
The U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is letting more people join a group working on how to safely change genes in living things, and people can ask to be part of it any time until the end of 2025.