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USDA/APHIS RIN: 0579-AD65 Publication ID: Spring 2014 
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 State status system based on 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; conditions for the interstate movement of cattle, bison, and captive cervids; and conditions for APHIS approval of tests for bovine TB or brucellosis. Finally, the rulemaking would 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: Previously 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  08/00/2014 
NPRM Comment Period End  10/00/2014 
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: Local, State, Tribal 
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: Yes 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: Yes 
Agency Contact:
Langston Hull
Senior Staff Veterinary Medical Officer, Animal Permitting and Negotiating Services, VS
Department of Agriculture
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
4700 River Road, Unit 39,
Riverdale, MD 20737-1231
Phone:301 851-3300

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