0579-AE15 201710 The Regulatory Plan and the 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

APHIS proposed to revise its regulations regarding the importation, interstate movement, and environmental release of certain genetically engineered organisms. This review was undertaken in light of advances in genetic engineering and understanding of the risks posed by genetically engineered organisms.  

 

]]> Other Significant Previously Published in The Unified Agenda Completed Actions No No Deregulatory 7 CFR 340 7 U.S.C. 7701 to 7772 7 U.S.C. 7781 to 7786 31 U.S.C. 9701 No NPRM 01/19/2017 82 FR 7008 NPRM Comment Period Extended 02/10/2017 82 FR 10312 NPRM Comment Period End 06/19/2017 NPRM-Withdrawn 11/07/2017 82 FR 51582 Additional information about APHIS and its programs is available on the Internet at http://www.aphis.usda.gov.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 Sidney Abel Assist Deputy Administrator, Biotechnology Regulatory Services 0579 Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service APHIS 301 851-3896 4700 River Road, Unit 147, Riverdale MD 20737-1238