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USDA/APHIS

RIN: 0579-AB92

Publication ID: Fall 2008

Title: Trichinae Certification Program
Abstract: This action will amend the regulations to establish a voluntary Trichinae Certification Program for U.S. pork that has been produced under disease-prevention conditions. Under the program, we will certify pork production sites that follow prescribed good production practices that reduce, eliminate, or avoid the risk of exposure of swine to zoonotic parasites of the genus Trichinella. Such a program should enhance the ability of producers to export pork and pork products to overseas markets. This program has been developed as a cooperative effort by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the National Pork Board, and the pork processing industry. This program will 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: Completed Actions
Major: No	Unfunded Mandates: No
CFR Citation: 9 CFR 149 9 CFR 160 and 161
Legal Authority: 7 USC 8301 to 8317 7 USC 1622 15 USC 1828 21 USC 136a

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action	Date	FR Cite
NPRM	05/16/2007	72 FR 27656
NPRM Comment Period End	07/16/2007
Final Action	10/10/2008	73 FR 60464
Final Action Effective	11/10/2008

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, Organizations	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: Yes
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