§340.2. Groups of organisms which are or contain plant pests and exemptions. — Inbound Citations

Terms used in the singular form in this part shall be construed as the plural, and vice versa, as the case may demand. The following terms shall be construed, respectively, to mean:

(a) Any person may submit to the Administrator a petition to amend the list of organisms in § 340.2 of this part by adding or deleting any genus, species, or subspecies. A petitioner may supplement, amend, or withdraw a petition in writing without prior approval of the Administrator and without prejudice to resubmission at any time until the Administrator rules on the petition. A petition to amend the list of organisms shall be submitted in accordance with the procedures and format specified by this section.

(1) Notified of the introduction in accordance with § 340.3, or such introduction is authorized in accordance with § 340.4, or such introduction is conditionally exempt from permit requirements under § 340.2(b); and

(a) Certain regulated articles may be introduced without a permit, provided that the introduction is in compliance with the requirements of this section. Any other introduction of regulated articles require a permit under § 340.4, with the exception of introductions that are conditionally exempt from permit requirements under § 340.2(b) of this part.