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USDA/APHIS RIN: 0579-AE84 Publication ID: 2026 
Title: Regulatory Efficiencies for Products of Biotechnology 
Abstract:

This proposed rule would among other things, propose to create exemptions from USDA’s regulations for plants and microbes that are already subject to EPA regulation and products USDA previously reviewed and deregulated, and provide a permitting exemption for certain modified organisms that are commonly used in laboratory development of products of biotechnology. Other changes are also contemplated.

 
Agency: Department of Agriculture(USDA)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage 
Major: Undetermined  Unfunded Mandates: No 
EO 14192 Designation: Deregulatory 
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 340   
Legal Authority: 7 U.S.C. 7701 to 7772    7 U.S.C. 7781 to 7786    31 U.S.C. 9701    7 CFR 2.22    7 CFR 2.80    7 CFR 371.3   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  07/00/2026 
NPRM Comment Period End  09/00/2026 
Additional Information: Additional information about APHIS and its programs is available on the Internet at http://www.aphis.usda.gov.
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: Businesses  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise be of international interest.
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Alan Pearson
Assistant Deputy Administrator, Biotechnology Regulatory Services
Department of Agriculture
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
5601 Sunnyside Ave.,
Beltsville, MD 20705
Phone:301 851-3944