title: Regulation of biotechnology in the United States: One and a half years of using the 'coordinated framework'.
abstract: There are several organizations in the US with responsibilities for regulatory oversight of the planned introduction of recombinant DNA organisms into the environment. Equally, there are many kinds of projects which require assessment. The policies, recommendations and rulings of the various authorities have been integrated into a 'Coordinated Framework' which defines the operation of flexible case-by-case risk assessment. Additions to and revision of the guidelines are being made, a process which will continue in the light of new experience.
authors.affiliation: David T. Kingsbury is at the Directorate of Biological, Behavioral and Social Sciences, National Science Foundation, 1800 G Street NW, Washington DC 20550, USA.
authors.forename: D T
authors.initials: DT
authors.lastname: Kingsbury