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USDA/APHIS RIN: 0579-AC63 Publication ID: Fall 2008 
Title: Importation of Cattle From Mexico; Addition of Port at San Luis, Arizona 
Abstract: This rulemaking will amend the regulations regarding the importation of cattle from Mexico by adding San Luis, AZ, as a port through which cattle that have been infested with fever ticks or exposed to fever ticks or tick-borne diseases may be imported into the United States. A new facility for the handling of animals is to be constructed on the Mexican side of the border at the port of San Luis, AZ, that will be equipped with facilities necessary for the proper chute inspection, dipping, and testing that are required for such cattle under the regulations. The rule will also amend the regulations to remove provisions that limit the admission of cattle that have been infested with fever ticks or exposed to fever ticks or tick-borne diseases to the State of Texas. The statutory requirement that limited the admission of those cattle to the State of Texas has been repealed. These changes make an additional port of entry available and relieve restrictions on the movement of imported Mexican cattle within the United States. 
Agency: Department of Agriculture(USDA)  Priority: Routine and Frequent 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 9 CFR 93   
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1622    7 USC 8301 to 8317    21 USC 136 and 136a    31 USC 9701   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  01/29/2008  73 FR 5132   
NPRM Comment Period End  03/31/2008    
Final Rule  11/00/2008    
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, Governmental Jurisdictions  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:
Betzaida Lopez
Senior Staff Veterinarian, National Import Export Services, VS
Department of Agriculture
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
4700 River Road, Unit 39,
Riverdale, MD 20737
Phone:301 851-3300