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USDA/APHIS RIN: 0579-AC31 Publication ID: Spring 2015 
Title: Introduction of Organisms and Products Altered or Produced Through Genetic Engineering 
Abstract:

We are withdrawing a proposed rule that would have amended the regulations regarding the introduction (importation, interstate movement, and environmental release (field testing)) of certain genetically engineered organisms. We are doing this because of the experience we have gained over the past 28 years, continuing advances in biotechnology, and comments we received on the rule. We will begin a fresh stakeholder engagement to explore alternative policy approaches. This engagement will begin with a series of webinars that will provide the stakeholder community an opportunity to provide initial feedback. Information on these webinars will be announced in the coming month.

 

 
Agency: Department of Agriculture(USDA)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-Term Actions 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
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   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Notice of Intent to Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement  01/23/2004  69 FR 3271   
Comment Period End  03/23/2004    
Notice of Availability of Draft Environmental Impact Statement  07/17/2007  72 FR 39021   
Comment Period End  09/11/2007    
NPRM  10/09/2008  73 FR 60007   
NPRM Comment Period End  11/24/2008    
Correction  11/10/2008  73 FR 66563   
NPRM Comment Period Reopened  01/16/2009  74 FR 2907   
NPRM Comment Period End  03/17/2009    
NPRM; Notice of Public Scoping Session  03/11/2009  74 FR 10517   
NPRM Comment Period Reopened  04/13/2009  74 FR 16797   
NPRM Comment Period End  06/29/2009    
NPRM; Withdrawal  03/04/2015  80 FR 11598   
NPRM; Withdrawal Effective  03/04/2015  80 FR 11598   
Next Action Undetermined  To Be Determined 
Additional Information: Additional information about APHIS and its programs is available on the Internet at http://www.aphis.usda.gov.
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes  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: Yes 
Agency Contact:
Chessa Huff-Woodard
Biotechnology Regulatory Services
Department of Agriculture
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
4700 River Road, Unit 147,
Riverdale, MD 20737-1236
Phone:301 851-3893