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USDA/APHIS

RIN: 0579-AE15

Publication ID: Fall 2017

Title: Importation, Interstate Movement, and Release Into the Environment of Certain Genetically Engineered Organisms
Abstract: 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.
Agency: Department of Agriculture(USDA)	Priority: Other Significant
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda	Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Actions
Major: No	Unfunded Mandates: No
EO 13771 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

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action	Date	FR Cite
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NPRM-Withdrawn	11/07/2017	82 FR 51582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: 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: Local, State
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations	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: Sidney Abel Assist Deputy Administrator, Biotechnology Regulatory Services Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service 4700 River Road, Unit 147, Riverdale, MD 20737-1238 Phone:301 851-3896