I phoned the APHIS Technical Help Desk. They say Jane is correct, that to get a PPQ From 587, even just for Small Lots of Seed, that one must get the higher level of eAuthentication, Level 2, and to get Level 2, one must visit a USDA office in person. They said this has not changed in the last year. My guess is that to apply fully online and not have to paper mail anything with a pen on paper signature, that then one needs Level 2. But the Help Desk would not confirm that. They only handle ePermits; they do not handle permit applications submitted on paper. If I had to take a day off work to drive to a USDA station, yes I would go for a full plant import permit, not just Small Lots of Seed. - Gastil 47 miles from the nearest USDA Local Registration Authority Location