• Biotechnology (BRS)
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• Permitting and the Regulatory Process

Permit Guidance and Resources

 Permit Guidance

| BRS Permit User's Guide | 

| APHIS eFile Training Resources | 

Additional Guidance

• Minimum Separation Distances to be used for Confined Field Tests of Certain Genetically Engineered Plants
• BRS User’s Guide: General Document Preparation Guidelines for Submission to BRS
• Guidance for Submission of Planting/Environmental Release Reports and Reports of No Planting /Release Submitted Via Email or Mail
• Guidance for Submission of Field Test Reports submitted via e-mail or mail
• Guidance for Submission of Volunteer Monitoring Reports submitted via e-mail or mail 
• Statement on Drosophila Courtesy Permit Applications
• APHIS Recommendations for Best Management Practices for Authorized Field Trials of Regulated Herbicide-Resistant Crops
• Changes to Wheat Permitting Requirements 
• View Q&As on Working with Modified Microorganisms 

Supplemental Permit Condition Updates

• Overview of January 2019 Improvements to Supplemental Permit Conditions 
• Overview of June 2018 Improvements to Supplemental Permit Conditions

Additional Resources

• Federal Regulations for Permits (7 CFR 340.4)
• Paper Application: APHIS Form 2000
  • Mail to: APHIS Biotechnology Regulatory Services, Permit Staff 
                4700 River Road, 6th Floor, Unit 91 
                Riverdale, MD 20737
• List of Widely Prevalent Viruses
• List of Widely Prevalent Bacteria
• List of Widely Prevalent Fungi
• Program Aid: APHIS and Biotechnology
• Table of Environmental Assessments for Permits
• Table of Environmental Assessments for Pharmaceuticals
• Additional Guidance on Agronomic Performance Data of Corn