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USDA/APHIS | RIN: 0579-AC98 | Publication ID: Fall 2014 |
Title: Plant Pest Regulations; Update of General Provisions | |
Abstract: We are proposing to revise our regulations regarding the movement of plant pests. We are proposing to regulate the movement of not only plant pests, but also biological control organisms and associated articles. We are proposing risk-based criteria regarding the movement of biological control organisms, and are proposing to establish regulations to allow the movement in interstate commerce of certain types of plant pests without restriction by granting exceptions from permitting requirements for those pests. We are also proposing to revise our regulations regarding the movement of soil and to establish regulations governing the biocontainment facilities in which plant pests, biological control organisms, and associated articles are held. This proposed rule replaces a previously published proposed rule, which we are withdrawing as part of this document. This proposal would clarify the factors that would be considered when assessing the risks associated with the movement of certain organisms, facilitate the movement of regulated organisms and articles in a manner that also protects U.S. agriculture, and address gaps in the current regulations. | |
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: 7 CFR 318 and 319 7 CFR 330 7 CFR 352 | |
Legal Authority: 7 USC 450 7 USC 2260 7 USC 7701 to 7772 7 USC 7781 to 7786 7 USC 8301 to 8817 19 USC 136 21 USC 111 21 USC 114a 21 USC 136 and 136a 31 USC 9701 42 USC 4331 and 4332 |
Legal Deadline:
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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, 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: Shirley Wager-Page Chief, Pest Permitting Branch, Plant Health Programs, PPQ Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service 4700 River Road, Unit 131, Riverdale, MD 20737-1236 Phone:301 851-2323 |