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USDA/APHIS RIN: 0579-AC68 Publication ID: Spring 2013 
Title: Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy; Importation of Bovines and Bovine Products 
Abstract: This rulemaking will amend the regulations regarding the importation of bovines and bovine products. This rulemaking will also address public comments received in response to a September 2008 request for comments regarding certain provisions of an APHIS January 2005 final rule. 
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: 9 CFR 92 to 96    9 CFR 98   
Legal Authority: 7 USC 450    7 USC 1622    7 USC 7701 to 7772    7 USC 8301 to 8317    21 USC 136 and 136a    31 USC 9701   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  03/16/2012  77 FR 15848   
NPRM Comment Period End  05/15/2012    
NPRM Comment Period Reopened  05/21/2012  77 FR 29914   
NPRM Comment Period Reopened End  06/14/2012 
Final Rule  09/00/2013 
Additional Information: Additional information about APHIS and its programs is available on the Internet at http://www.aphis.usda.gov.
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes  Government Levels Affected: Federal 
Small Entities Affected: Businesses  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

Christopher Robinson
Senior Staff Veterinarian, Technical Trade Services, National Center for Import and Export, VS
Department of Agriculture
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
4700 River Road, Unit 40,
Riverdale, MD 20737-1231
Phone:301 851-3300