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USDA/APHIS | RIN: 0579-AD09 | Publication ID: Spring 2010 |
Title: ●Agricultural Bioterrorism Protection Act of 2002; Biennial Review and Republication of the Select Agent and Toxin List; Reorganization of the Select Agent and Toxin List | |
Abstract: In accordance with the Agricultural Bioterrorism Protection Act of 2002, we are soliciting public comment regarding the list of select agents and toxins that have the potential to pose a severe threat to animal or plant health, or to animal or plant products. The Act requires the biennial review and republication of the list of select agents and toxins and the revision of the list as necessary. Accordingly, we are soliciting public comment on the current list of select agents and toxins in our regulations and suggestions regarding any additional animal or plant pathogens not currently listed that might be considered for inclusion on the lists of select agents and toxins. In addition, we are soliciting public comment on the potential reorganization of the list of select agents and toxins based on the relative potential of each select agent or toxin to be used as a biological weapon. Such tiering of the list would allow for the application of different physical security measures for those select agents or toxins which pose a higher risk to animal or plant health if stolen or otherwise misused. | |
Agency: Department of Agriculture(USDA) | Priority: Other Significant |
RIN Status: First time published in the Unified Agenda | Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Prerule Stage |
Major: No | Unfunded Mandates: No |
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 331 9 CFR 121 | |
Legal Authority: 7 USC 8401 |
Legal Deadline:
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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 | |
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No | |
Agency Contact: Aimee Hyten Compliance Manager, APHIS Agriculture Select Agent Program, PPQ Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Unit 2, 4700 River Road, Riverdale, MD 20737-1236 Phone:301 734-5281 |