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Notifications |
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Notification is an administratively-streamlined alternative to the permit. The genetically engineered (GE) plant must meet specified eligibility criteria, and the introduction must meet certain pre-defined performance standards.
Submit a Notification via ePermits |
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APHIS now accepts notifications online through ePermits. Applicants are encouraged to use the ePermits system.
Guidance for Notifications |
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APHIS BRS recently revised the BRS User’s Guide: Notifications. The updated guide (3/29/2011) clarifies the submission process and covers reporting requirements, location and termination information.
- BRS User’s Guide: Notifications
- Policy Statement Regarding Releases of Perennials Under Notification
- Guidance Related to Critical Habitat Analysis
- BRS User’s Guide: General Document Preparation Guidelines for Submission to BRS
- Template for Notification Design Protocols
Additional Resources |
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- Federal Regulations for Notification (7CFR340.3)
- List of Widely Prevalent Viruses and Bacteria, by State
- Factsheet: ePermits: Providing Online Access to Permit Applications
- Factsheet: USDA's Biotechnology Notification Process
For Additional Information |
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If you can’t find answers to your questions about the notification process here, please contact a BRS biotechnologist by sending your questions to biotechquery@aphis.usda.gov.
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