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  2017-02783. Importation, Interstate Movement, and Environmental Release of Certain Genetically Engineered Organisms  

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    AGENCY:

    Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA.

    ACTION:

    Proposed rule; extension of comment period.

    SUMMARY:

    We are extending the comment period for our proposed rule that would revise our regulations regarding the importation, interstate movement, and environmental release of certain genetically engineered organisms in order to update the regulations in response to advances in genetic engineering and understanding of the plant pest and noxious weed risk posed by genetically engineered organisms, thereby reducing burden for regulated entities whose organisms pose no plant pest or noxious weed risks. This action will allow interested persons additional time to prepare and submit comments.

    DATES:

    The comment period for the proposed rule published on January 19, 2017 (82 FR 7008) is extended. We will consider all comments that we receive on or before June 19, 2017.

    ADDRESSES:

    You may submit comments by either of the following methods:

    Supporting documents and any comments we receive on this docket may be viewed at http://www.regulations.gov/​#!docketDetail;​D=​APHIS-2015-0057 or in our reading room, which is located in Room 1141 of the USDA South Building, 14th Street and Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC. Normal reading room hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except holidays. To be sure someone is there to help you, please call (202) 799-7039 before coming.

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    FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

    Dr. Sidney Abel, Assistant Deputy Administrator, Biotechnology Regulatory Services, APHIS, 4700 River Road, Unit 147, Riverdale, MD 20737-1238; (301) 851-3896.

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    SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

    On January 19, 2017, we published in the Federal Register (82 FR 7008-7039, Docket No. APHIS-2015-0057) a proposal to revise our regulations regarding the importation, interstate movement, and environmental release of certain genetically engineered organisms in order to update the regulations in response to advances in genetic engineering and understanding of the plant pest and noxious weed risk posed by genetically engineered Start Printed Page 10313organisms, thereby reducing burden for regulated entities whose organisms pose no plant pest or noxious weed risks.

    Comments on the proposed rule were required to be received on or before May 19, 2017. We are extending the comment period on Docket No. APHIS-2015-0057 for an additional 30 days. This action will allow interested persons additional time to prepare and submit comments.

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    Authority: 7 U.S.C. 7701-7772 and 7781-7786; 31 U.S.C. 9701; 7 CFR 2.22, 2.80, and 371.3.

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    Done in Washington, DC, this 6th day of February 2017.

    Michael C. Gregoire,

    Acting Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.

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    [FR Doc. 2017-02783 Filed 2-9-17; 8:45 am]

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Document Information

Effective Date:
1/19/2017
Published:
02/10/2017
Department:
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Entry Type:
Proposed Rule
Action:
Proposed rule; extension of comment period.
Document Number:
2017-02783
Dates:
The comment period for the proposed rule published on January 19, 2017 (82 FR 7008) is extended. We will consider all comments that we receive on or before June 19, 2017.
Pages:
10312-10313 (2 pages)
Docket Numbers:
Docket No. APHIS-2015-0057
RINs:
0579-AE15: Importation, Interstate Movement, and Release Into the Environment of Certain Genetically Engineered Organisms
RIN Links:
https://www.federalregister.gov/regulations/0579-AE15/importation-interstate-movement-and-release-into-the-environment-of-certain-genetically-engineered-o
PDF File:
2017-02783.pdf
Supporting Documents:
» Revisions to USDA-APHIS 7 CFR part 340 Regulations Governing the Importation, Interstate Movement, and Environmental Release of Genetically Engineered Organisms Draft Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement – January, 2017
» Proposed Regulatory Status List
» Posted in Error
» Importation, Interstate Movement, and Environmental Release of Certain Genetically Engineered Organisms Proposed Rule Information Collection Package
» Regulatory Impact Analysis & Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Importation, Interstate Movement, and Environmental Release of Organisms Produced through Genetic Engineering (7 CFR part 340)
CFR: (1)
7 CFR 340