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USDA/APHIS RIN: 0579-AC86 Publication ID: Fall 2009 
Title: Sirex Woodwasp; Quarantine and Regulations 
Abstract: This rulemaking will quarantine counties in Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Vermont because of the Sirex woodwasp and establish restrictions on the interstate movement of regulated articles from these quarantined areas. This action is necessary on an emergency basis to prevent the artificial spread of this plant pest to noninfested areas of the United States. 
Agency: Department of Agriculture(USDA)  Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 301    7 CFR 305   
Legal Authority: 7 USC 7701 to 7772    7 USC 7781 to 7786    21 USC 136 to 136a   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Interim Final Rule  12/00/2009    
Interim Final Rule Comment Period End  02/00/2010    
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: State 
Small Entities Affected: Businesses  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: Yes 
Agency Contact:
Lynn Evans-Goldner
Plum Pox National Program Manager
Department of Agriculture
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
4700 River Road, Unit 160,
Riverdale, MD 20737-1231
Phone:301 851-2286