Without our amendments, including those, we won't be able to prevent pollution through the means of greater scrutiny, which, as Dr. Vandelac suggested, is sorely needed.
The public needs notice in advance that an animal is being proposed. They need access to all the relevant information, including the fact that waivers were requested. The rules need to spell out how participation will occur. They need to broadly include the public. A parallel process for indigenous peoples needs to be in place.
I have to point out that the timelines in play, under the relevant regulations, will be a real problem. I think it's up to 120 days. Now, we're going to add public participation, which must still fall within that. That's not going to be adequate.