Introductions of Plants Genetically Engineered to Produce Industrial Compounds
biotech · Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service · Rule · Published 2003-08-06 · Effective 2003-08-06 · 68 FR 46434
Document
Document number
03-19877
Federal Register citation
68 FR 46434
CFR reference
7 CFR 340
Type
Rule
Action
Interim rule and request for comments.
Category
biotech
Sub-agency
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Publication date
2003-08-06
Effective date
2003-08-06
USDA docket
Docket No. 03-038-1
Abstract
We are amending our regulations regarding genetically engineered organisms to require that introductions of plants genetically engineered to encode compounds for industrial use be conducted only under permit. Prior to this interim rule, such introductions could be accomplished under notification, an expedited permitting procedure. This action is necessary to strengthen our regulations for introductions of this small subgroup of genetically engineered plants.