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" The Nature of the Test 
Discuss the following specific features of the experiment that are 
designed to minimize potential adverse effects of the modified organism: 
"1. Test site, location and area; 
"2. Introduction protocols; 
"3. Nurrbers of organisms and their expected reproductive capacity; 
"4. Emergency procedures for aborting the experiment; 
"5. Procedures conducted at the termination of the experiment." 
By a vote of thirteen in favor, none opposed, and no abstentions, the working 
group accepted this preposed language. 
Dr. McGarrity then asked the working group to comment on Parts I, II, III, and 
IV of the document. 
Dr. Colwell wished to expand Section IV-B-3 of the document (Attachment II) 
to indicate the modified organism could be disseminated by biological organisms 
as well as by physical means. He suggested Section IV-B-3 might read as follows: 
"Dissemination routes of the modified organism including physical transport 
(air, wind, water, soil) as well as incidental dispersal by herbivores 
predators, pollinators, and other mobile organisms." 
Dr. Fedoroff moved acceptance of this language. Dr. Sharpies seconded the 
motion. Dr. Fedoroff felt, however, that the language was long and complicated; 
she questioned whether the examples could be deleted in order to shorten the 
section. 
Dr. Tolin felt the examples should be deleted; she pointed out that soil 
includes both biotic and abiotic means of transporting the modified organisms. 
Seme of these biotic means of transport are not, however, "mobile organisms." 
Dr. Clcwes suggested the investigators be permitted to determine what information 
should be supplied in response to a specific information request. He suggested 
the phrase "where appropriate" be added in the document. Dr. Colwell questioned 
whether the review process might be delayed if the investigator did not initially 
supply information crucial to the review. 
Dr. Fedoroff called the question. By a vote of twelve in favor, none opposed, 
and no abstentions, the question was called. 
By a vote of six in favor, five opposed, and one abstention, the working 
group accepted the following substitute language for Section IV-B-3: 
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