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USDA/APHIS

RIN: 0579-AC82

Publication ID: Fall 2008

Title: ●Importation of Grapes From Chile Under a Systems Approach
Abstract: This action would amend the fruits and vegetables regulations to allow fresh table grapes from Chile to be imported into the continental United States under a systems approach. Currently, as a condition of entry, all table grapes from Chile must be fumigated with methyl bromide as a risk-mitigation measure for Brevipalpus chilensis. Under this proposal, we would allow a combination of risk-mitigation measures, or systems approach, to be employed in lieu of methyl bromide fumigation. The systems approach would provide an alternative to methyl bromide while continuing to provide protection against the introduction of quarantine pests into the United States.
Agency: Department of Agriculture(USDA)	Priority: Routine and Frequent
RIN Status: First time published in the Unified Agenda	Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage
Major: No	Unfunded Mandates: No
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 319
Legal Authority: 7 USC 450 7 USC 7701 to 7772 7 USC 7781 to 7786 7 USC 8301 to 8317 21 USC 136 and 136a

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action	Date	FR Cite
NPRM	08/27/2008	73 FR 50577
NPRM Comment Period End	10/27/2008
Final Rule	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: No	Government Levels Affected: None
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: No
Agency Contact: Tony Román Senior Regulatory Policy Specialist, Regulatory Coordination and Compliance, PPQ Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service 4700 River Road, Unit 133, Riverdale, MD 20737-1231 Phone:301 851-2242