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USDA/APHIS RIN: 0579-AE47 Publication ID: Spring 2020 
Title: Importation, Interstate Movement, and Release Into the Environment of Certain Genetically Engineered Organisms 
Abstract:

APHIS is revising its regulations regarding the importation, interstate movement, and environmental release of certain genetically engineered organisms in order to update the regulations in response to advances in genetic engineering and APHIS' understanding of the plant health risk posed by genetically engineered organisms, thereby reducing the burden for regulated entities whose organisms pose no plant health risks.

 
Agency: Department of Agriculture(USDA)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage 
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   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  06/06/2019  84 FR 26514   
NPRM Comment Period End  08/05/2019 
Final Rule  05/18/2020  85 FR 29790   
Final Rule Effective  08/17/2020 
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: Federal, State 
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: Yes 
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:
Alan Pearson
Assistant Deputy Administrator, Biotechnology Regulatory Services
Department of Agriculture
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
4700 River Road, Unit 98,
Riverdale, MD 20737-1238
Phone:301 851-3944