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USDA/APHIS RIN: 0579-AA97 Publication ID: Spring 2002 
Title: Phytosanitary Treatment by Irradiation of Imported Fresh Fruits and Vegetables 
Abstract: This rulemaking 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 mitigation measures 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 rulemaking. 
Agency: Department of Agriculture(USDA)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 305    7 CFR 319   
Legal Authority: 7 USC 7701 to 7772   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Policy Statement for Irradiation Treatment of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables  05/15/1998  63 FR 24433   
Proposed Rule  05/26/2000  65 FR 34113   
Comment Period End  07/25/2000    
Proposed Rule (Supplemental)  05/00/2002    
Final Rule  10/00/2002    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
Agency Contact:
Donna L. West
Import Specialist, Phytosanitary Issues Management Team, PPQ
Department of Agriculture
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
4700 River Road,
Riverdale, MD 20737-1236
Phone:301 734-6799