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"These following "Points to Consider" have been developed by the Working 
Group on Release into the Environment as a suggested list for scientists 
preparing proposals on environmental testing of microorganisms, including 
viruses, that have been modified by recombinant DNA. techniques." 
Dr. Pimentel seconded the motion. By a vote of eleven in favor, none opposed, 
and no abstention, the working group accepted the proposed language. 
Dr. Gottesman moved that the working group accept the following language as the 
first sentence of the third paragraph of the workng group document: 
"The review of proposals for environmental testing of modified organisms 
is being done on a case-by-case basis because the range of possible 
organisms, applications, and environments indicate that no standard 
set of tests is likely to be appropriate in all circumstances." 
Dr. Sharpies said the word "tests" was ambighous and would create confusion 
between field testing and tests conducted in contained systems such as growth 
charrbers and greenhouses. Dr. Pirone suggested the word "criteria" might be 
substituted for the word "tests." Dr. Sharpies said the word "criteria" refers 
to a standard of judgment and would not convey the intent of the sentence. 
Dr. Vidaver suggested the word "procedures" be substituted for the word "tests." 
The working group accepted Dr. Vidaver' s suggestion . 
Dr. Lacy said the second sentence of the third paragraph was acceptable as 
written and should be included in the motion. That sentence reads as follows: 
"However, some com non considerations allow the construction of 'Points 
to Consider' such as those below." 
Drs. Gottesman and Pimentel agreed to include this sentence in the motion. 
Dr. Pimentel asked that a vote be taken on the proposed language. By a vote 
of eleven in favor, none opposed, and no abstentions, the working group accepted 
the motion to include this language into the preamble to the working group 
document. 
Dr. Colwell moved that the working group accept the following title for the 
draft document: 
"Points to Consider for Submissions Involving Testing in the Environment 
of Microorganisms Derived by Recombinant DNA. Techniques." 
By a vote of eight in favor, none opposed, and one abstention, the working group 
accepted this title. 
Dr. Colwell asked whether the working group should request the NIH Guidelines 
be modified to refer to "environmental testing" rather than to "deliberate 
release . " 
Dr. Gottesman said Section III-t^- 2 of Section III-A, Experiments that Require 
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