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USDA/APHIS

RIN: 0579-AB99

Publication ID: Fall 2009

Title: Low Pathogenic Avian Influenza; Voluntary Control Program and Payment of Indemnity
Abstract: This action amended the regulations to establish a voluntary program for the control of the H5/H7 subtypes of low pathogenic avian influenza in commercial poultry under the auspices of the National Poultry Improvement Plan (the Plan). The control program was voted on and approved by the voting delegates at the Plan's 2004 National Plan Conference. This action also provided for the payment of indemnity for costs associated with eradication of the H5/H7 subtypes of low pathogenic avian influenza in both breeding and commercial poultry. The H5/H7 subtypes of low pathogenic avian influenza can mutate into highly pathogenic avian influenza, a disease that can have serious economic and public health consequences. This combination of a control program and indemnity provisions is necessary to help ensure that the H5/H7 subtypes of low pathogenic avian influenza are detected and eradicated when they occur within U.S. commercial poultry production.
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: 9 CFR 53 9 CFR 56 9 CFR 145 to 147
Legal Authority: 7 USC 8301 to 8317

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action	Date	FR Cite
Interim Final Rule	09/26/2006	71 FR 56302
Interim Final Rule Effective	09/26/2006
Interim Final Rule Comment Period End	11/27/2006
Final Action	12/00/2009

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: Federal, State
Small Entities Affected: Businesses	Federalism: No
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No
Agency Contact: Andrew R. Rhorer Senior Coordinator, Poultry Improvement Staff, National Poultry Improvement Plan, VS Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service 1498 Klondike Road, Suite 101, Conyers, GA 30094-5104 Phone:770 922-3496