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USDA/APHIS RIN: 0579-AC74 Publication ID: Spring 2010 
Title: Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia; Interstate Movement and Import Restrictions on Certain Live Fish 
Abstract: We are establishing regulations to restrict the interstate movement and importation into the United States of live fish that are susceptible to viral hemorrhagic septicemia, a highly contagious disease of certain fresh and saltwater fish. Viral hemorrhagic septicemia has been detected in freshwater fish in several of the Great Lakes and related tributaries. The disease has been responsible for several large-scale die-offs of wild fish in the Great Lakes region. This action is necessary to prevent further introductions into, and dissemination within, the United States of viral hemorrhagic septicemia. This proposed rule replaces a previously published but not effective interim rule that contained substantially different restrictions on the interstate movement and importation of VHS-susceptible live fish. 
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 71    9 CFR 83    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  09/09/2008  73 FR 52173   
Interim Final Rule Comment Period End  11/10/2008    
Interim Final Rule: Delay of Effective Date  10/28/2008  73 FR 63867   
Interim Final Rule Effective  01/09/2009    
Interim Final Rule: Delay of Effective Date  01/02/2009  74 FR 1   
NPRM  07/00/2010    
NPRM Comment Period End  09/00/2010    
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: Federal, State, Tribal 
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:
P. Gary Egrie
Farm Animal Welfare Coordinator, VS
Department of Agriculture
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
4700 River Road, Unit 46,
Riverdale, MD 20737-1231
Phone:301 734-0695

Peter Merrill
Assistant Director, Technical Trade Services, National Center for Import and Export, VS
Department of Agriculture
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
4700 River Road, Unit 39,
Riverdale, MD 20737-1231
Phone:301 851-3300