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Mexican Hass Avocado Import Program

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Feb 18, 2015

Therefore, we are inviting comments on potential effects. … (3) * * * (vii) The avocados must be packed in clean, new boxes or bulk shipping bins, or in clean plastic reusable crates.

Solid Wood Packing Material From China

Federal Register · Rule · Sep 18, 1998

Air Act's and Montreal Protocol's phase-out schedules. … Methyl bromide is considered a Class I ozone depleting substance under the Clean Air Act and the Montreal Protocol.

Phytosanitary Certificates for Imported Fruits and Vegetables

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Aug 29, 2001

Moreover, the number of international air passengers traveling to the United States has increased over 50 percent during this same period, exceeding 60.8 million passengers in FY 1999. … We are estimating here that one phytosanitary certificate would typically cover 3 commercial shipments that arrive at our air or land ports. We invite you to comment on these estimated ratios.

National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Procedures

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Jul 20, 2016

, National Historic Preservation Act, Clean Water Act, etc.). … (8) A reasonable likelihood of adversely impacting air quality, exceeding, or violating Federal, State, local, or Tribal air quality standards under the Clean Air Act, as amended.

Animal Welfare; Marine Mammals

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Feb 3, 2016

One commenter recommended that seagull harassment of marine mammals be specifically addressed in the regulations. The commenter also recommended that pools be cleaned daily by a qualified diver. … We request any and all such data appropriate to marine mammal species during the comment period.

Exotic Newcastle Disease in Birds and Poultry; Chlamydiosis in Poultry

Federal Register · Rule · Nov 5, 1996

We solicited comments concerning our proposal for 60 days ending August 29, 1994. Among the comments we received was a request for an extension of the comment period. … In response to this request, we published a notice in the Federal Register on September 30, 1994 (59 FR 49865, Docket No. 87-090-2) reopening and extending the comment period until November 29, 1994.

Importation of Unshu Oranges From the Republic of Korea Into Alaska

Federal Register · Rule · Oct 25, 2007

As a condition of entry, the oranges will have to be prepared for shipping using packinghouse procedures that include culling of damaged or diseased fruit and cleaning with high-pressure air or water in … Alternately, forced air cleaning and brushing may be used in place of the water spray. We have amended the regulatory text in § 319.28(c)(1) to make that clear.

Agricultural Inspection and AQI User Fees Along the U.S./Canada Border

Federal Register · Rule · Aug 25, 2006

We will consider comments we receive during the comment period for this interim rule (see DATES above). … After the comment period closes, we will publish another document in the Federal Register .

Importation of Live Birds and Poultry, Poultry Meat, and Poultry Products From a Region in the European Union

Federal Register · Rule · Mar 29, 2013

We solicited comments concerning our proposal for 60 days ending September 19, 2011, and received four comments by that date. … One commenter generally opposed our proposal but did not offer any specific comments on any aspect of the proposed rule.

Importation of Logs, Lumber, and Other Unmanufactured Wood Articles

Federal Register · Uncategorized Document · Jan 20, 1994

You may also submit comments to an electronic bulletin board APHIS has established for this purpose, and review online comments posted to this bulletin board by other commenters. … Air Act as amended (58 FR 15014-15049, March 18, 1993).

Importation of Fresh Bananas From the Philippines Into the Continental United States

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Apr 16, 2012

Paragraph (g)(2) would require that bananas for export be packed into new, clean boxes, crates, or other packing material. … (2) Bananas for export must be packed into new, clean boxes, crates or other packing materials.

User Fees for Agricultural Quarantine and Inspection Services

Federal Register · Rule · Oct 29, 2015

Section 421(f) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 mandates that CBP and USDA agree on a periodic transfer of funds from the latter to the former. … Many of these commenters suggested a phase-in period of 3 to 5 years.

Exotic Newcastle Disease; Quarantine Restrictions

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Mar 27, 2006

After the close of the comment period, the docket can be viewed using the “Advanced Search” function in Regulations.gov. … After an incubation period of 2 to 15 days, an infected bird may show any of the following signs: Respiratory effects such as sneezing, gasping for air, nasal discharge, and coughing; digestive effects

Importation of Wood Packaging Material

Federal Register · Rule · Sep 16, 2004

Air Act. … Methyl bromide is an ozone depleting substance that is strictly regulated under the Montreal Protocol and the Clean Air Act.

Irradiation Phytosanitary Treatment of Imported Fruits and Vegetables

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · May 26, 2000

Preshipment and quarantine uses of MB, along with critical agricultural and emergency uses, are exempted from the MB phaseout required by the Clean Air Act. 7 These exemptions essentially segment … The 1999 Omnibus Consolidated and Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act (Public Law 105-277) made specific changes to the Clean Air Act, to harmonize the U.S. phaseout of methyl bromide with the Montreal

National Poultry Improvement Plan and Auxiliary Provisions

Federal Register · Rule · Jul 9, 2014

The notice will also provide for a public comment period. … of this determination after the close of the comment period

Notice of Availability of Final Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement for Outbreak Response Activities for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Outbreaks in Poultry in the United States and U.S. Territories

Federal Register · Notice · Apr 18, 2025

DATES: There will be a 30-day review period to May 19, 2025, after which time the agency will issue a Record of Decision (ROD). … Schedule for the Decision-Making Process After the 30-day review period ends, we will issue a Record of Decision (ROD).

Imported Seed and Screenings

Federal Register · Rule · Sep 16, 1997

These changes are being made to reflect recent amendments to the Federal Seed Act and the transfer of responsibility for the import provisions of the act from the Agricultural Marketing Service to the … Those comments are discussed below.

Mexican Hass Avocado Import Program

Federal Register · Rule · Nov 1, 2001

The clean plastic reusable crates will be required to be marked with the same information as is required on clean new boxes. … (c) * * * (3) * * * (vii) The avocados must be packed in clean, new boxes, or clean plastic reusable crates.

Importation of Unmanufactured Wood Articles From Mexico

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Jun 11, 1999

EPA's methyl bromide regulations were issued under the authority of the Clean Air Act. … Recently, the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1999, amended the Clean Air Act.