USA
June 13, 2025

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Biotechnology Regulatory Services (BRS) has launched an update Pre-Application Questionnaire that will replace the BRS Permitting Assistant in APHIS eFile.

 Applicants using APHIS eFile will experience:

• An interface that leads applicants through a series of questions to determine if their application qualifies for a notification or if a permit is required;
• A quick, direct path to apply for a permit when an applicant knows their application does not qualify for a notification; and
• Links to additional support for submitting notification and permit applications.

To assist applicants with using the Pre-Application Questionnaire, BRS updated its "APHIS 2000 Permit Application and Compliance Reporting Job Aid" and training resources at APHIS eFile Training.

Log on or create your new account today to apply for BRS permits at APHIS eFile.

Have questions? Contact us at brs.efile@usda.gov.

Website: http://www.aphis.usda.gov/

Published: June 13, 2025