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BRS Library

BRS educational and outreach materials, such as brochures and fact sheets on agency biotechnology regulatory authority, policy, procedures, and more.

Audits
Audits by the General Accountability Office (GAO) and USDA Office of the Inspector General (OIG) related to genetically engineered (GE) organisms.

BRS Publications
BRS educational and outreach materials, such as brochures and fact sheets on agency biotechnology regulatory authority, policy, procedures, and more.

Environmental Documents for Permits and Petitions
APHIS BRS conducts environmental and risk assessments for petitions and some permits. View these documents at the link above. 

Federal Register Notices
APHIS BRS lists categories of biotechnology-related Federal Register notices published by BRS, including statements of policy and rule revision, requests for public comment, availability of NEPA documents (EAs and EISs), and publication of determinations in response to petitions.

Federal Regulations
APHIS displays the full text of APHIS BRS' regulations (7CFR340) governing the introduction of genetically engineered organisms into the United States, plus links to other related Federal regulations.

Guidance Documents
APHIS provides a variety of resources to assist applicants, including guidance about how to apply for a notification or permit, how to conduct introductions under notification or permit, and how to petition APHIS for nonregulated status.

News and Information Archives
APHIS news and information older than 90 days.

Past Regulatory Revision Efforts
Previously, APHIS published proposed rules in 2008 and 2017 for potential changes to the regulations. APHIS withdrew both rules in response to public comments and to reengage in a fresh dialogue with stakeholders on the regulation of biotechnology.

Past Meetings and Proceedings
View information and all associated documents with past meetings.

Press Releases
APHIS issues press releases from the news room about APHIS' regulation of biotechnology.