BIOTECHNOLOGY. PROPERTY RIGHTS ANDTHE ENVIRONMENT b. the method of construction of the organism ororganisms c. the origin of the DNA and RNA introduced, with a description of the function and characterization of that dna and rna d. the genetic sta bility of the organism and the possibility for transfer of genetic materialto other organisms e. information on organisms that are the ultimate target of the process, and the ffects of the host on these target organisms f. a description of the a biotic factors relevant to the survival of the organism or organisms. g. a description of the biotic factors that are important for the growth and surviva of the organism or organisms, and the anticipated effect of the modified dNA on this h. information concerning any changes that are aimed at affecting the survival of the organism or organisms or the transfer of genetic material B Concerning the activity a. a description of the location where activity is carried out, with details concerning the situation and access for persons and animals b. a description of relevant changes that can be expected in the near future in the c vicinity of the location where the activity is takingplace, a description of the dispersal route of the organism or organisms; d. a description of the ecosystem in which the activ ity is carried out, and the anticipatedeffects on that ecosystem e. the method and duration of the activ ity f. the way in which the growth and survival of the organism or organisms and the information referred to under ld and 2d can be monitored over time. the way in which emergency measures can be taken, should hamful effects of the activ ity arise in the environment Minister believes that, in order to obta in insight into the potental dangers for and the environment, certa in information may be required, he may order the ant to supply such infomation as specified by him conceming the proposed ent framework is formed by that which is laid down in Section 26 lbsection 2 of the hazardous substances protect the interests of man and the environment. The bOGo does not elborate further on this criterion, so that the Minister has to make decisions on a case -by-cas Under the terms of Section 26 subsection 3 of the hazardous Substances act subsections 3.5.2 to 35.5 inclusive of the General Adm inistrative law Act and Section 13.2 of the Environmental Mana gement Act apply to the preparation of the decision on the application. Briefly, the relevant provisions of the Genera Adm inistrative Law Act stipulate that the draft decision must be sent to the applicant and the administrative bodies concerned within twelve weeks of the application, after H.J. Bronkhorst en W.J.E. van der Werf, Genetische modificative in de landbouw( Genetic modification in agriculture Land-en Tuinbouw Bulletin, 200 1/0 1, p 19BIOTECHNOLOGY, PROPERTY RIGHTS AND THE ENVIRONMENT 3 b. the method of construction of the organism or organisms; c. the origin of the DNA and RNA introduced, with a description of the function and characterization of that DNA and RNA; d. the genetic stability of the organism and the possibility for transfer of genetic material to other organisms; e. information on organisms that are the ultimate target of the process, and the effects of the host on these target organisms; f. a description of the abiotic factors relevant to the survival of the organism or organisms; g. a description of the biotic factors that are important for the growth and survival of the organism or organisms, and the anticipated effect of the modified DNA on this; h. information concerning any changes that are aimed at affecting the survival of the organism or organisms or the transfer of genetic material. B Concerning the activity: a. a description of the location where activity is carried out, with details concerning the situation and access for persons and animals; b. a description of relevant changes that can be expected in the near future in the vicinity of the location where the activity is taking place; c. a description of the dispersal route of the organism or organisms; d. a description of the ecosystem in which the activity is carried out, and the anticipated effects on that ecosystem; e. the method and duration of the activity; f. the way in which the growth and survival of the organism or organisms and the information referred to under 1d and 2d can be monitored over time; g. the way in which emergency measures can be taken, should harmful effects of the activity arise in the environment. If the Minister believes that, in order to obtain insight into the potential dangers for man and the environment, certain information may be required, he may order the applicant to supply such information as specified by him concerning the proposed activity. The assessment framework is formed by that which is laid down in Section 26 subsection 2 of the Hazardous Substances Act: The permit maybe refused only to protect the interests of man and the environment . The BGGO does not elaborate further on this criterion, so that the Minister has to make decisions on a case-by-case basis.1 Under the terms of Section 26 subsection 3 of the Hazardous Substances Act, subsections 3.5.2 to 3.5.5 inclusive of the General Administrative Law Act and Section 13.2 of the Environmental Management Act apply to the preparation of the decision on the application. Briefly, the relevant provisions of the General Administrative Law Act stipulate that the draft decision must be sent to the applicant and the administrative bodies concerned within twelve weeks of the application, after 1. H.J. Bronkhorst en W.J.E. van der Werf, Genetische modificatie in de landbouw (Genetic modification in agriculture), Land- en Tuinbouw Bulletin, 2001/0 1, p. 19