Aphis field trial database

Developers can request a confirmation from APHIS that a modified plant qualifies for an exemption and is not subject to the regulations in 7 CFR part Previous AIR responses indicating nonregulated status of organisms are still considered valid exemptions from the new regulation for the particular requestor and specific plant s.

All applicants are required to use APHIS eFile to apply for permits for organisms developed using genetic engineering.

Any applications submitted in the retired ePermits system through April 4, , will complete processing in ePermits. Compliance reports related to these applications must also be submitted in ePermits. BRS will reject any applications submitted in ePermits on or after April 5, Error: Javascript is disabled in this browser. These facilities will remain open to provide inspection services for plants arriving into the United States.

Personnel at these facilities will take care to utilize all recommended social distancing precautions to ensure their health and safety. They will also be using additional personal protective equipment such as gloves and sanitizers while still conducting essential inspections. If a pest is identified and treatments are necessary to clear a commodity into American commerce, staff will be able to oversee these operations to ensure clearance in a timely fashion.

A: APHIS will continue to have wildlife specialists and biologists at these locations to protect members of our military and the flying public by dispersing birds and other wildlife from runways and flight paths. This work is largely conducted remotely in the field, and employees are safely able to carry out this essential duty with little interaction with the public or customers.

A: APHIS is continuing to conduct regular inspections where local area and individual premises conditions allow our inspectors to maintain social distancing norms.

However, if a state or locality has issued a shelter-in-place order, inspectors will honor that order and not conduct in-person inspections until the order is lifted. During the pandemic, APHIS has made more than 18, virtual contacts through phone, email, and video conferencing to AWA licensees and registrants to monitor compliance remotely.

A: Yes, APHIS continues to conduct inspections of field trials using geographic information systems GIS visualizations, remote sensing imagery, person-to-person interviews, and real-time remote visual observation of field activities. APHIS will resume in-person inspections when pandemic-related recommendations allow for routine travel. For questions about our compliance and inspection process and requirements; to report a compliance incident; or to submit a required report associated with a permit or notification, send an e-mail to: brscompliance usda.

A: The Plum Island Animal Disease Center continues to be operational to support testing for high consequence livestock diseases. Due to uncertainties around the forecast, revised milestone dates have not been established.

A: APHIS is continuing to provide these important functions while prioritizing foreign and emerging animal disease testing and testing to protect public health and the agriculture economy. A: APHIS will continue to conduct predator management activities across the country to protect livestock including during the spring lambing and calving season , threatened and endangered wildlife, and human health and safety. This work, including aerial operations, is performed in the field with infrequent interaction with customers or the public, and thereby presents minimal risk of exposure to employees.

WS will continue to talk with producers, with some accommodations, to reduce any potential risks. A: APHIS will continue to carry out these important functions to ensure producers have access to safe and efficacious veterinary biologics to keep their herds and flocks healthy. APHIS will also ensure that biologics manufacturing facilities, and the products they produce, continue to meet requirements set forth in the Virus Serum Toxin Act.

We do have the ability to extend registration validity to ensure that all facilities are authorized to possess, use or transfer select agents. Should a compliance issue arise, we have the ability to conduct the necessary follow up, including an inspection. A: There may be import requirements for certain commodities that contain animal-derived materials.

APHIS has posted guidance for the import of these commodities here: www. APHIS will work directly with importers to expedite the process. The Guide provides rootstock selection assistance that complements the rootstock data presented herein.

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