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USDA/APHIS RIN: 0579-AB18 Publication ID: Spring 2009 
Title: Phytosanitary Certificates for Imported Fruits and Vegetables 
Abstract: Currently APHIS does not require a phytosanitary certificate to accompany fruits and vegetables imported into the United States except for certain fruits and vegetables grown in designated foreign regions. This rule will require that a phytosanitary certificate accompany noncommercial consignments of fresh fruits and vegetables imported into the United States by air passengers. 
Agency: Department of Agriculture(USDA)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously 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    21 USC 136 and 136a   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  08/29/2001  66 FR 45637   
NPRM Comment Period End  10/29/2001    
NPRM; Availability of Risk Assessment   05/24/2006  71 FR 29846   
NPRM; Availability of Risk Assessment Comment Period End  07/24/2006    
Final Action  06/00/2009    
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: Federal 
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:
Evelia Sosa
Assistant Director, Pest Management, PPQ
Department of Agriculture
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
4700 River Road,
Riverdale, MD 20737-1238
Phone:301 851-2217