Opportunity
Federal Register #USDA-2026-0133
USDA Request for Information on Regulatory Review of Modified Organisms
Buyer
Agriculture Department
Posted
June 09, 2026
Respond By
June 30, 2026
Identifier
USDA-2026-0133
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Office of the Secretary, is seeking public input regarding regulatory review of modified organisms under the Plant Protection Act. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Office of the Secretary - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are mentioned - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured - The notice is a Request for Information (RFI) to gather public comments - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Solicits information and perspectives from interested parties - Focuses on regulatory considerations for modified organisms - No purchase or contract requirements; purely information-gathering
Description
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) published a Request for Information (RFI) to solicit public input on regulatory considerations related to the review of modified organisms subject to the Plant Protection Act. The original 30-day comment period was extended by 15 days to allow additional time for interested persons to prepare their comments. Comments are due on or before June 30, 2026. This RFI aims to gather information to inform potential regulatory actions under the Plant Protection Act.