US broke environmental rules with drug crops-judge

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US broke environmental rules with drug crops-judge

U.S. District Judge Michael Seabright in Hawaii said the USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service was "arbitrary and capricious" by not conducting environmental studies or explaining why they were not necessary before issuing the permits.

In his 52-page judgment, Seabright said APHIS' failure to conduct reviews violated the federal Endangered Species (ESA) and National Environmental Protection (NEPA) acts.

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The four companies -- ProdiGene, Monsanto Co. (MON.N: Quote, Profile, Research), Hawaii Agriculture Research Center, and Garst Seed -- planted corn and sugarcane between 2001 and 2003 that was genetically modified to produced hormones, vaccines and proteins to treat human illness.
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APHIS spokeswoman Rachel Iadicicco, said USDA does not comment on pending litigation.

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Its nice to see the Judicial Branch protecting us by enforcing established laws while the Executive Branch hunkers down with "no comment" to the public about "litigation". It's curious how the Executive Branch can tell the citizenry to have zero tolerance for drugs and to 'follow the law,' but it appears they are unable to take their own advice.

I wonder when these hormone-laden plants will just start popping up somewhere, and how, if our decendants are still here in 1000 years, humans' DNA may adapt to the new biolife surrounding them.

[ConcernedCanuk]

1. Monsanto - gee, what a surprise from such a benevolent company

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And as far as the statement "US broke environmental rules"

Are there ANY rules the US of A don't break?