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USDA/APHIS RIN: 0579-AA97 Publication ID: Spring 1999 
Title: Irradiation Phytosanitary Treatment of Imported Fresh Fruits and Vegetables 
Abstract: This proposed rule would establish irradiation as a new treatment alternative for the importation of certain fresh fruits and vegetables. Irradiation would be allowed as an alternative to other treatments that are required to control certain species of fruit flies in a variety of imported fruits and vegetables. If this proposal is adopted, importers of certain fruits and vegetables will have an additional alternative to the currently approved treatments such as fumigation and cold treatment for treating their articles. No net societal gains and losses other than small price-related changes are expected from this proposed rule change. 
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: 7 CFR 305    7 CFR 319.56   
Legal Authority: 7 USC 150dd to 150ff    7 USC 151 to 167    7 USC 450    7 USC 2803    7 USC 2809    21 USC 136 to 136a   
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Policy Statement for Irradiation Treatment of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables  05/15/1998  63 FR 24433   
NPRM  08/00/1999    
NPRM Comment Period End  10/00/1999    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
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