Doesn’t the federal government regulate transgenic species?
A. No. No single federal law or agency is charged with regulating transgenic species. Responsibility is spread between several agencies; the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers oversees navigable waters, the Department of Commerce regulates marine resources, the Department of Agriculture regulates marine aquaculture, and the Food and Drug Administration regulates animals intended for human consumption. In the absence of clear governing authority at the federal level, the burden of establishing a clear regulatory framework is left to states and their legislators.
