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USDA/APHIS RIN: 0579-AC50 Publication ID: Fall 2008 
Title: Tuberculosis in Cattle; Import Requirements for Roping Steers 
Abstract: This rulemaking would amend the animal importation regulations to require additional tuberculosis testing of steers and spayed heifers that may be used as rodeo cattle. The current regulations do not distinguish between steers and spayed heifers imported as feeders from those to be used as rodeo cattle. Steers and spayed heifers used as rodeo cattle are often maintained longer than feeder cattle and generally come into contact with other cattle in more locations than do steers and spayed heifers imported for feeding purposes. The longer the lifespan of an animal, the greater the chances are that, if exposed to tuberculosis, it will contract the disease, develop generalized disease, and spread it to other animals. The risk of tuberculosis spread is also increased by the number of animals that are exposed to a tuberculosis-infected animal. 
Agency: Department of Agriculture(USDA)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 9 CFR 93   
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1622    7 USC 8301 to 8317    21 USC 136 and 136a    31 USC 9701   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Interim Final Rule  07/20/2004  69 FR 43283   
Interim Final Rule Effective  08/19/2004    
Interim Final Rule Comment Period End  09/20/2004    
Interim Rule; Withdrawal  08/12/2004  69 FR 49783   
Interim Rule; Withdrawal Effective  08/12/2004    
NPRM  08/24/2004  69 FR 51960   
NPRM Comment Period End  10/25/2004    
NPRM; Withdrawal and Reproposal  03/00/2009    
NPRM Comment Period End  05/00/2009    
Additional Information: Additional information about APHIS and its programs is available on the Internet at http://www.aphis.usda.gov.
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: Businesses  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise be of international interest.
RIN Data Printed in the FR: Yes 
Agency Contact:
Francisco Collazo-Mattei
Assistant Director, Ruminant Health Programs, National Center for Animal Health Programs, VS
Department of Agriculture
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
4700 River Road, Unit 43,
Riverdale, MD 20737
Phone:301 734-6954