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USDA/APHIS RIN: 0579-AC97 Publication ID: Spring 2011 
Title: ●Update of Noxious Weed Regulations 
Abstract: This rulemaking amends the regulations governing the importation and interstate movement of noxious weeds by adding definitions of terms used in the regulations, adding details regarding the process of applying for the permits used to import or move noxious weeds, adding a requirement for the treatment of niger seed, and adding provisions for petitioning to add a taxon to or remove a taxon from the noxious weed lists. These changes update the regulations to reflect current statutory authority and program operations and improve the effectiveness of the regulations. It also adds seven taxa to the list of terrestrial noxious weeds and to the list of seeds with no tolerances applicable to their introduction. This action prevents the introduction or dissemination of these noxious weeds into or within the United States. 
Agency: Department of Agriculture(USDA)  Priority: Routine and Frequent 
RIN Status: First time published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Actions 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 319    7 CFR 352    7 CFR 360 and 361   
Legal Authority: 7 USC 450    7 USC 1581 to 1610    7 USC 7701 to 7772    7 USC 7781 to 7786    21 USC 136 and 136a    31 USC 9701   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  06/10/2009  74 FR 27456   
NPRM Comment Period End  08/10/2009    
Final Rule  11/10/2010  75 FR 68945   
Final Rule Effective  12/10/2010    
Additional Information: Additional information about APHIS and its programs is available on the Internet at http://www.aphis.usda.gov.
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: Businesses  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Alan V. Tasker
Noxious Weeds Program Coordinator, Emergency and Domestic Programs, PPQ
Department of Agriculture
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Unit 134, 4700 River Road, Unit 26,
Riverdale, MD 20737-1236
Phone:301 734-5225

Arnold T. Tschanz
Senior Plant Pathologist, Plant Health Programs, PPQ
Department of Agriculture
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Unit 141, 4700 River Road, Unit 133,
Riverdale, MD 20737-1231
Phone:301 734-0627