The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Biotechnology Regulatory Services (BRS) is announcing the newly updated BRS permit application is available on APHIS eFile. The improved permit application is a simple and easy way to apply for BRS importation, interstate movement, and environmental release permits. To assist applicants with the updates, training sessions are available.
Learn how to start saving time submitting applications and managing BRS permits. BRS is offering training sessions in two subject areas from March 29 - April 7, 2022.
Register today at USDA APHIS | BRS Meetings. (Session dates are listed below)
Training Subject |
Training Topics |
Submitting BRS Permit Applications in APHIS eFile |
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Post Submission Activities in APHIS eFile |
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Date |
Time |
Subject |
Spaces Available |
Tuesday, March 29 |
1:00-2:30pm EST |
Submitting BRS Permit Applications in APHIS eFile |
95 |
Tuesday, March 29 |
3:00-4:30pm EST |
Submitting BRS Permit Applications in APHIS eFile |
95 |
Wednesday, March 30 |
2:00-3:30pm EST |
Submitting BRS Permit Applications in APHIS eFile |
95 |
Thursday, March 31 |
10:30-12:00pm EST |
Submitting BRS Permit Applications in APHIS eFile |
95 |
Thursday, March 31 |
1:30-3:00pm EST |
Post Submission Activities in APHIS eFile |
95 |
Friday, April 1 |
10:30-12:00pm EST |
Post Submission Activities in APHIS eFile |
95 |
Monday, April 4 |
3:00-4:30pm EST |
Post Submission Activities in APHIS eFile |
95 |
Tuesday, April 5 |
1:30-3:00pm EST |
Post Submission Activities in APHIS eFile |
95 |
Thursday, April 7 |
1:30-3:00pm EST |
Submitting BRS Permit Applications in APHIS eFile |
95 |
Thursday, April 7 |
3:30-5:00pm EST |
Post Submission Activities in APHIS eFile |
95 |
Several applicant resources, such as the APHIS 2000 Permit Application and Compliance Job Aid, have also been updated:
Support Material |
Link |
APHIS eFile URL |
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APHIS eFile Overview |
https://www.aphis.usda.gov/help/eFile/efile-overview-applicants.pdf |
BRS APHIS 2000 Permit Application & Compliance Job Aid |
https://www.aphis.usda.gov/help/eFile/permit-appl-compliance-reporting.pdf |
We look forward to your participation. If you have any questions, please contact BRS at BRS.eFile@usda.gov.
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