# Introductions of Plants Genetically Engineered to Produce Industrial Compounds
> **Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service** · Interim rule and request for comments. · Published 2003-08-06 · Effective 2003-08-06 · 68 FR 46434
## Document
- **Document number:** 03-19877
- **Category:** biotech
- **Sub-agency:** Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
- **Federal Register citation:** 68 FR 46434
- **CFR reference:** 7 CFR 340
- **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.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2003/08/06/03-19877/introductions-of-plants-genetically-engineered-to-produce-industrial-compounds)
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