APHIS BRS Permit Application Updates and Training – Coming Soon!

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APHIS BRS Permit Application Updates and Training – Coming Soon!

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Biotechnology Regulatory Services (BRS) is announcing several updates to APHIS eFile that will make it easier to submit an APHIS eFile BRS permit application. The updates will be effective March 28, 2022. To assist applicants with the updates, training sessions will also be available.

What You Need to Know 

  • Applicants will be able to navigate and build a BRS permit (APHIS 2000) web application more quickly. 
  • Managing larger data sets will be easier. Applicants will be able to upload and delete attachments and submit larger applications for BRS review (XML uploads up to 25MB).
  • Permit applications will have a new look without changing the required information. Simply create and submit applications as you currently do.
  • Applicants can continue to access existing applications and permits as they do today.
BRS Applicant Training 

Learn how to start saving time submitting applications and managing BRS permits. BRS is offering training sessions in two subject areas from March 29 - April 7, 2022.

Register today at USDA APHIS | BRS Meetings. (Session dates are listed below)

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Biotechnology Regulatory Services (BRS) is announcing several updates to APHIS eFile that will make it easier to submit an APHIS eFile BRS permit application. The updates will be effective March 28, 2022. To assist applicants with the updates, training sessions will also be available.

What You Need to Know 

  • Applicants will be able to navigate and build a BRS permit (APHIS 2000) web application more quickly. 
  • Managing larger data sets will be easier. Applicants will be able to upload and delete attachments and submit larger applications for BRS review (XML uploads up to 25MB).
  • Permit applications will have a new look without changing the required information. Simply create and submit applications as you currently do.
  • Applicants can continue to access existing applications and permits as they do today.
BRS Applicant Training 

Learn how to start saving time submitting applications and managing BRS permits. BRS is offering training sessions in two subject areas from March 29 - April 7, 2022.

Register today at USDA APHIS | BRS Meetings. (Session dates are listed below)

The trainings will cover the following topics:

Training Subject

Training Topics

Submitting BRS Permit Applications in APHIS eFile

  • Using BRS' Permitting Assistant
  • Using the XML Uploader
  • Drafting a Permit Application
  • Drafting and Uploading SOPs
  • Reviewing, Certifying, and Submitting an Application
  • Accessing Application PDFs

Post Submission Activities in APHIS eFile

  • Using the 'My Activity' Page
  • Editing a Permit Application
  • Reviewing Permit Conditions
  • Viewing Permit Copies
  • Drafting and Submitting Compliance Reports

Training session dates:

Date

Time

Subject

Spaces Available

Tuesday, March 29

1:00-2:30pm EST

Submitting BRS Permit Applications in APHIS eFile

95

Tuesday, March 29

3:00-4:30pm EST

Submitting BRS Permit Applications in APHIS eFile

95

Wednesday, March 30

2:00-3:30pm EST

Submitting BRS Permit Applications in APHIS eFile

95

Thursday, March 31

10:30-12:00pm EST

Submitting BRS Permit Applications in APHIS eFile

95

Thursday, March 31

1:30-3:00pm EST

Post Submission Activities in APHIS eFile

95

Friday, April 1

10:30-12:00pm EST

Post Submission Activities in APHIS eFile

95

Monday, April 4

3:00-4:30pm EST

Post Submission Activities in APHIS eFile

95

Tuesday, April 5

1:30-3:00pm EST

Post Submission Activities in APHIS eFile

95

Thursday, April 7

1:30-3:00pm EST

Submitting BRS Permit Applications in APHIS eFile

95

Thursday, April 7

3:30-5:00pm EST

Post Submission Activities in APHIS eFile

95

We look forward to your participation. If you have any questions, please contact BRS at BRS.eFile@usda.gov. 

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