abstention that these options be published for comment in the Federal 
Register and considered by the RAC. 
The working group members then voted on their preference for Option 1 or 
2. The vote for Option 1 , i.e., a change in the definition of recanbinant 
CNA was 2 in favor, 7 cpposed, and 1 abstention. The vote, for Option 2, 
i.e., modification of Section III-A-2, was 6 in favor, 2 opposed, and 2 
abstentions. 
Dr. Neiman then moved that the vote taken earlier in the day on what is now 
Option 1 be superseded by the vote on the proposal to publish for ccmment 
and present to the RAC both Options 1 and 2. The vote was 9 in favor, none 
opposed, and one abstention. 
IV. Adjournment. 
The meeting of the working group was adjourned at 3:40 p.m. 
Respectfully submitted, 
Executive Secretary 
I hereby certify that, to the best 
of my knowledge, the foregoing 
Minutes and Attachments are accurate 
and /complete. / 
Date 
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