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USDA/APHIS | RIN: 0579-AE08 | Publication ID: Spring 2016 |
Title: ●Agricultural Bioterrorism Protection Act of 2002; Biennial Review and Republication 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 addition or reduction of the animal or plant pathogens currently on the list of select agents. |
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Agency: Department of Agriculture(USDA) | Priority: Other Significant |
RIN Status: First time published in the Unified Agenda | Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage |
Major: No | Unfunded Mandates: No |
CFR Citation: 7 CFR Part 331 9 CFR Part 121 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.) | |
Legal Authority: 7 U.S.C. 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: Yes | Government Levels Affected: None |
Small Entities Affected: Businesses | Federalism: No |
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No | |
RIN Data Printed in the FR: Yes | |
Agency Contact: Freeda Isaac National Director, Agriculture Select Agent Services Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service 4700 River Road, Unit 2, Riverdale, MD 20737-1231 Phone:301 851-3300 |