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USDA/APHIS RIN: 0579-AC98 Publication ID: Fall 2017 
Title: Plant Pest Regulations; Update of General Provisions 
Abstract:

We are revising our regulations regarding the movement of plant pests. We are establishing criteria regarding the movement and environmental release of biological control organisms, and establishing regulations to allow the importation and movement in interstate commerce of certain types of plant pests without restriction by granting exceptions from permitting requirements for those pests. We are also revising our regulations regarding the movement of soil. This action clarifies the factors that would be considered when assessing the risks associated with the movement of certain organisms and facilitates the movement of regulated organisms and articles in a manner that also protects U.S. agriculture.

 
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 
EO 13771 Designation: Deregulatory 
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 318 and 319    7 CFR 330    7 CFR 352   
Legal Authority: 7 U.S.C. 450    7 U.S.C. 2260    7 U.S.C. 7701 to 7772    7 U.S.C. 7781 to 7786    7 U.S.C. 8301 to 8817    19 U.S.C. 136    21 U.S.C. 111    21 U.S.C. 114a    21 U.S.C. 136 and 136a    31 U.S.C. 9701    42 U.S.C. 4331 and 4332   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement  10/20/2009  74 FR 53673   
Notice Comment Period End  11/19/2009    
NPRM  01/19/2017  82 FR 6980   
NPRM Comment Period Extended  02/13/2017  82 FR 10444   
NPRM Comment Period End  04/19/2017 
Final Rule  02/00/2018 
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:
Colin Stewart
Assistant Director, Pests, Pathogens, and Biocontrol Permits Branch, Plant Health Programs, PPQ
Department of Agriculture
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
4700 River Road, Unit 133,
Riverdale, MD 20737-1236
Phone:301 851-2237