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USDA/APHIS RIN: 0579-AD65 Publication ID: 2012 
Title: ●Brucellosis and Bovine Tuberculosis; Update of General Provisions 
Abstract: This rulemaking would consolidate the regulations governing bovine tuberculosis (TB), currently found in 9 CFR part 77, and those governing brucellosis, currently found in 9 CFR part 78. As part of this consolidation, we are proposing to transition the TB and brucellosis programs away from a basis in disease prevalence. Instead, States and tribes would implement an animal health plan that identifies sources of the diseases within the State or tribe and specifies mitigations to address the risk posed by these sources. The consolidated regulations would also set forth standards for surveillance, epidemiological investigations, and affected herd management that must be incorporated into each animal health plan, with certain limited exceptions; would provide revised conditions for the interstate movement of cattle, bison, and captive cervids; and would provide revised conditions for APHIS approval of tests, testing laboratories, and testers for bovine TB or brucellosis. Finally, we are proposing to revise the import requirements for cattle and bison to make these requirements clearer and assure that they more effectively mitigate the risk of introduction of the diseases into the United States. 
Agency: Department of Agriculture(USDA)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: First time published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 9 CFR 50 and 51    9 CFR 71    9 CFR 76 to 78    9 CFR 86    9 CFR 93    9 CFR 161   
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1622    7 USC 8301 to 8317    15 USC 1828    21 USC 136 and 136a    31 USC 9701   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  04/00/2013 
NPRM Comment Period End  06/00/2013 
Additional Information: Additional information about APHIS and its programs is available on the Internet at http://www.aphis.usda.gov.
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined  Government Levels Affected: Local, State, Tribal 
Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
C. William Hench
Senior Cattle Health Specialist, Cattle Health Center, Surveillance, Preparedness, and Response, VS
Department of Agriculture
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
2150 Centre Avenue, Building B-3E20,
Fort Collins, CO 80526
Phone:970 494-7378