Documents

Update of Nursery Stock Regulations

Federal Register · Rule · Aug 20, 2003

Comment: The proposed 12-month sampling period is dangerously long and might allow for re-infestation by plant parasitic nematodes. … A 30-day sampling period would substantially decrease this risk.

Import/Export User Fees

Federal Register · Rule · May 7, 1996

The commenter is correct that, as calculated, the user fees may not cover the costs of providing import and entry services at any given air or ocean port. … Paperwork Reduction Act In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), the information collection or recordkeeping requirements included in this rule have been approved

Controlled Import Permits

Federal Register · Rule · May 2, 2013

CIP Reporting One commenter said that she understood that the current departmental permit could be used for multiple importations of the same material and would be valid for a period of 5 years. … (6) CIPs issued by APHIS are valid for a period of 1 year.

Ports Designated for the Exportation of Animals; Georgia

Federal Register · Rule · Feb 6, 1997

We solicited comments concerning our proposal for 60 days ending December 6, 1996. We did not receive any comments. … Paperwork Reduction Act This rule contains no information collection or recordkeeping requirements under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.).

Importation of Coffee

Federal Register · Rule · Nov 30, 1998

We solicited comments concerning our proposal for 60 days ending July 8, 1997. We received two comments by that date. … [[Page 65650]] Paperwork Reduction Act This rule contains no information collection or recordkeeping requirements under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.).

Screening at Privately Owned Bird Quarantine Facilities

Federal Register · Rule · Jun 20, 1996

[[Page 31392]] We solicited comments concerning our proposal for 60 days ending May 13, 1996. We did not receive any comments. … Paperwork Reduction Act This rule contains no information collection or recordkeeping requirements under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.).

Decision To Authorize the Importation of Fresh Citrus From China Into the Continental United States

Federal Register · Notice · Apr 15, 2020

” of clean shipments. … Following the comment period, APHIS announces its final decision in a subsequent Federal Register notice.

Golden Nematode; Removal of Regulated Areas in Orleans, Nassau, and Suffolk Counties, New York

Federal Register · Rule · Oct 2, 2015

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 Mangoes From India

Federal Register · Rule · Mar 12, 2007

final palletization of air shipments would be conducted at the airport. … No comments regarding the environmental assessment were received during the comment period for the proposed rule.

Importation of Plants for Planting; Establishing a Category of Plants for Planting Not Authorized for Importation Pending Pest Risk Analysis

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Jul 23, 2009

We would issue a notice giving public notice of this determination after the close of the comment period. … APHIS will issue a notice giving public notice of this determination after the close of the comment period.

Cost-Sharing for Animal and Plant Health Emergency Programs

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Jul 8, 2003

(c) Periodic review. … (c) Periodic review.

Importation, Interstate Movement, and Release Into the Environment of Certain Genetically Engineered Organisms

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Oct 9, 2008

Please state that your comment refers to Docket No. APHIS-2008-0023. • Public Forums. Written and oral comment will be accepted at three public forums held during the comment period. … Duration Period for Permits G. Definitions and Miscellaneous Changes IV. Required Analyses A. National Environmental Policy Act B. Executive Order 12866 and Regulatory Flexibility Act C.

Importation of Tomatoes From France, Morocco and Western Sahara, Chile, and Spain

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Oct 16, 1997

Please state that your comments refer to Docket No. 97-016-1. … Paperwork Reduction Act In accordance with section 3507(d) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), the information collection or recordkeeping requirements included in this

Importation of Fresh Baby Kiwi From Chile Under a Systems Approach

Federal Register · Rule · Oct 25, 2011

We solicited comments concerning our proposal for 60 days ending May 20, 2011. We received 23 comments by that date. … After harvest, all damaged or diseased fruits must be culled at the packinghouse and must be packed into new, clean boxes, crates, or other APHIS-approved packing containers.

Animal Welfare; Perimeter Fence Requirements

Federal Register · Rule · Oct 18, 1999

In addition, this distance incorporates the minimum distance that allows safe cleaning of the area between the perimeter fence and any primary enclosures. … Paperwork Reduction Act One commenter disagreed with the estimated burden of information collection.

Blood and Tissue Collection at Slaughtering Establishments

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Nov 27, 2002

Please state that your comment refers to Docket No. 99-017-1. If you use e-mail, address your comment to regulations@aphis.usda.gov. … State meat inspection act.

Karnal Bunt Regulated Areas

Federal Register · Rule · Jun 2, 1999

In an instance such [[Page 29543]] as that brought up by the commenter, APHIS will act to address the concerns of our trading partners and will seek the removal of any unjustifiable phytosanitary restrictions … in our Final Regulatory Flexibility Act Analysis.

Veterinary Services User Fees; Import or Entry Services at Ports

Federal Register · Rule · Sep 23, 1999

We solicited comments concerning our proposal for 60 days ending July 27, 1999. We received one comment by that date. The comment was from an exporter. … Paperwork Reduction Act This final rule contains no new information collection or recordkeeping requirements under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.).

Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy; Minimal Risk Regions and Importation of Commodities

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Nov 4, 2003

Please state that your comment refers to Docket No. 03-080-1. If you use e-mail, address your comment to regulations@aphis.usda.gov. … Research demonstrates that the incubation period for BSE is apparently linked to the infectious dose received— i.e., the larger the infectious dose received, the shorter the incubation period (EU SSC

Animal Export Inspection Facilities

Federal Register · Rule · Feb 21, 1995

We solicited comments concerning our proposal for 60 days ending August 22, 1994. We received four comments by that date. … Paperwork Reduction Act This document contains no information collection or recordkeeping requirements under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.).