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USDA/APHIS RIN: 0579-AD14 Publication ID: Spring 2011 
Title: ●Importation of Fresh Unshu Oranges From the Republic of Korea Into the Continental United States 
Abstract: This rulemaking amends the regulations concerning the importation of citrus fruit to remove certain restrictions on the importation of Unshu oranges from the Republic of Korea that are no longer necessary. Specifically, it removes requirements for the fruit to be grown in specified canker-free export areas and for joint inspection in the groves and packinghouses by the Government of the Republic of Korea and the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. It also amends the regulations to clarify that surface sterilization of the fruit must be conducted in accordance with 7 CFR part 305 and to expand the area in the continental United States where Unshu oranges from the Republic of Korea may be distributed. Finally, it requires that each shipment be accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate containing an additional declaration stating that the fruit was given the required surface sterilization and inspected and found free of Elsinoe australis. These changes make the regulations concerning the importation of Unshu oranges from the Republic of Korea consistent with our domestic regulations concerning the interstate movement of citrus fruit from areas quarantined because of citrus canker. 
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   
Legal Authority: 7 USC 450    7 USC 7701 to 7772    7 USC 7781 to 7786    21 USC 136 and 136a   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  06/08/2010  75 FR 32310   
NPRM Comment Period End  08/09/2010    
Final Rule  10/12/2010  75 FR 62455   
Final Rule Effective  11/12/2010    
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 
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: No 
Agency Contact:
Meredith Jones
Senior Regulatory Policy Specialist, Regulatory Coordination and Compliance, PPQ
Department of Agriculture
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
4700 River Road, Unit 156,
Riverdale, MD 20737
Phone:301 851-2289