Jeremy K. Brown - Comment

The Finding of No Significant Impact makes assumptions that are not warranted from past experience. For instance;"the approval would only allow AQUADVANTAGE Salmon to be produced and grown-out in the physically contained freshwater culture facilities specified in the sponsor’s NADA." Experience with drugs (which is the bizarre category applied here) shows extensive "off label" use as a routine occurence with no intervention or oversight by agencies. "physically contained facilities" do not have a good track record. In the US, Grass Carp originated from physically contained facilities, and Aqua Bounty has a record of negligence in the 'escape' of Aquavantage salmon from their facility in Panama. These fish will get out if permitted. A FONSI is not warranted under these circumstances.