Branch Chief, Policy, Program, and Regulatory Consultation Branch, Policy Coordination Program, BRS

0579-AE15 201604 Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions 0579 Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service APHIS 0500 Department of Agriculture USDA Importation, Interstate Movement, and Release Into the Environment of Certain Genetically Engineered Organisms

USDA uses science-based regulatory systems to allow for the safe development, use, and trade of products derived from new agricultural technologies. USDA continues to regulate the importation, interstate movement, and field-testing of newly developed genetically engineered (GE) organisms that qualify as "regulated articles” to ensure they do not pose a threat to plant health before they can be commercialized. These science-based evaluations facilitate the safe introduction of new agricultural production options and enhance public and international confidence in these products. As a part of this effort, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) will publish a proposed rule to revise its regulations regarding the regulation of GE organisms.

]]> Other Significant Previously Published in The Unified Agenda Proposed Rule Stage No No 7 CFR 340 7 U.S.C. 7701 to 7772 7 U.S.C. 7781 to 7786 31 U.S.C. 9701 Yes NPRM 09/00/2016 NPRM Comment Period End 11/00/2016 Additional information about APHIS and its programs is available on the Internet at http://www.aphis.usda.gov. Undetermined Businesses Organizations Local State No No Yes Andrea Huberty Branch Chief, Policy, Program, and Regulatory Consultation Branch, Policy Coordination Program, BRS 0579 Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service APHIS 301 851-3880 4700 River Road, Unit 147, Riverdale MD 20737-1236