PS - to clarify - the period *after* .gov in the APHIS email address I provided is *not* part of the email address. Clicking on the link will automatically provide the correct address. Apologies. Mike On Sun, Aug 29, 2021 at 10:32 PM Mike Rummerfield <mikerumm@gmail.com> wrote: > Sylvia, > I'm afraid this doesn't directly apply to renewing a seed import permit, > but once you have your permit and want to get additional green and yellow > labels, I've found somewhere along the line in dealing with APHIS, that you > don't need to go through their website to request the labels - you need > only email them using this address: > GreenandyellowPlantslabelrequest@aphis.usda.gov. > > *But*, you do need to give certain precise, concise information in your > request. That would be - the number of labels you're requesting, your > permit number, and the port of entry you're using on your permit. Here is > a quote from my last request: > "Dear APHIS, > I would like to order four (4) green and yellow import labels through my > APHIS permit #P37-16-XXXXX, via port of entry of WA, SeaTac. > Thank you very much for your assistance." > [note I X'd out my actual number] > Include your name and mailing address as they're listed on your permit, > and I also include my phone number. > > That's all it takes. The labels have always arrived within two weeks. At > least this has worked for me. So much quicker and easier than going > through their website. > I apologize if this is common knowledge. > > Regards, > Mike > > > On Sun, Aug 29, 2021 at 12:03 PM Sylvia Sykora via pbs < > pbs@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net> wrote: > >> Has anyone else found themselves trapped in the online vortex of the >> APHIS site in an attempt to renew a Small Lots of Seed import permit? I >> was wildly impressed that APHIS sent me a 90 day notice my permit was about >> to expire, but efforts to renew online got snagged at a screen with a drop >> down list that refused to drop down. Don’t remember it being at all >> difficult five years ago. >> >> All helpful hints will be gratefully accepted. >> >> Many thanks, >> Sylvia Sykora >> Oakland, CA >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> pbs mailing list >> pbs@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net >> http://lists.pacificbulbsociety.net/cgi-bin/… >> Unsubscribe: <mailto:pbs-unsubscribe@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net> >> > _______________________________________________ pbs mailing list pbs@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net http://lists.pacificbulbsociety.net/cgi-bin/… Unsubscribe: <mailto:pbs-unsubscribe@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net>