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USDA/APHIS RIN: 0579-AB92 Publication ID: Spring 2006 
Title: Trichinae Certification Program 
Abstract: This action would establish a voluntary Trichinae Certification Program for U.S. pork that has been produced under disease-prevention conditions. Under the proposed program, we would certify pork production sites that follow prescribed good production practices that reduce, eliminate, or avoid the risk of exposure of animals to the zoonotic parasite Trichinella spiralis, a disease of swine. Such a program should enhance the ability of producers to export pork and pork products to overseas markets. This proposed program, which would be funded by program fees, has been developed as a cooperative effort by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the National Pork Board, and the pork processing industry. If adopted, this program would include those producers who choose to participate in the program, as well as slaughter facilities and other persons that handle or process swine from pork production sites that have been certified under the program. 
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: 9 CFR 149    9 CFR 160 to 161   
Legal Authority: 7 USC 8301 to 8317    7 USC 1622   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  09/00/2006    
NPRM Comment Period End  11/00/2006    
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 
Agency Contact:
Dave Pyburn
Senior Staff Veterinarian, Swine Health Programs, VS
Department of Agriculture
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Room 891, Room 891, 210 Walnut Street,
Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone:515 284-4122