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Importation of Embryos From Ruminants and Swine From Countries Where Rinderpest or Foot-and-Mouth Disease Exists

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Jun 6, 1995

This does not include testing, post-quarantine clean-up expenses, and other costs associated with importing animals through HSTAIC. … Paperwork Reduction Act In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), the information collection or recordkeeping requirements included in this proposed rule will

Salmonella Enteritidis Phage-Type 4; Remove Import Restrictions and Salmonella Enteritidis serotype Enteritidis; Remove Regulations

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Dec 16, 2002

Enteritidis Clean” program for certifying the freedom of hatching eggs and chicks from S. enteritidis . … Paperwork Reduction Act This proposed rule contains no information collection or recordkeeping requirements under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq. ).

Notice of Request for Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; User Fee Regulations

Federal Register · Notice · May 23, 2008

This information collection is necessary for APHIS to effectively collect fees, ensure remittances in a timely manner, and determine proper credit for payment of international air passenger, aircraft clearance … All comments will also become a matter of public record. Done in Washington, DC, this 15th day of May 2008. Kevin Shea, Acting Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.

Controlled Import Permits

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Oct 25, 2011

The CIP would identify the manner in which the consignment is to be shipped ( e.g., as cargo, by mail, as air freight). … (5) Consignments may be shipped as cargo, by mail or air freight, or hand-carried, as specified in the conditions of the CIP.

Notice of Request for Revision to and Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; Veterinary Services National Import Export Services Customer Service Survey Project

Federal Register · Notice · Dec 22, 2016

SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service's intention to request a revision to and extension of approval of … NIES uses the survey to gain a general view of the public's perception of NIES customer service at VS service centers, animal import centers, and air and seaports, and identifies areas in which NIES can

Movement of Organisms Modified or Produced Through Genetic Engineering; Notice of Additional Modifications Exempt Plants Can Contain

Federal Register · Notice · Nov 13, 2024

APHIS-2023-0022), we reopened the comment period, and extended it until January 19, 2024. We received 6,477 comments by the end of the reopened comment period. … We received comments and supporting literature during the comment period that such GOF modifications can be accomplished through conventional breeding techniques.

Importation of Nursery Stock

Federal Register · Rule · Aug 6, 2007

Two commenters stated that plants in vitro should be generally admissible, but only if they are produced in accordance with a general clean stock program, as described in the December 2004 ANPR. … Another commenter addressed the same issue in noting that the virus has a 2-year latent period. We agree with these commenters.

Trichinae Certification Program

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · May 16, 2007

Information on using Regulations.gov, including instructions for accessing documents, submitting comments, and viewing the docket after the close of the comment period, is available through the site's … Section 603 of the Act requires agencies to prepare and make available for public comment an initial regulatory flexibility analysis (IRFA) that describes expected impacts of a proposed rule on small entities

Animal Welfare; Marine Mammals

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · May 30, 2002

Regulations established under the Act are contained in 9 CFR parts 1, 2, and 3. … Should maximum temperature ranges for air and water be established for each species? If so, what should these temperature ranges be?

Environmental Impact Statement; Grasshopper and Mormon Cricket Suppression Program

Federal Register · Notice · Sep 1, 2016

Under the provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA), as amended (42 U.S.C 4321 et seq. ), Federal agencies must examine the potential environmental effects of the proposed … • Effects on soil, air, and water quality. • Effects on human health and safety. • Effects on cultural and historic resources. • Effects on economic resources.

Dogs and Cats in Commercial Pet Trade; Public Meeting

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Mar 22, 1996

enclosures, including room for exercise; (2) sanitation, materials, flooring, and construction of primary enclosures; (3) veterinary care and breeding frequency; and (4) transportation by land and by air … Any persons who are unable to attend the meeting, but who wish to comment on any topics covered by the four workshops, may send written comments to the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT

Importation of Beef From a Region in Argentina

Federal Register · Rule · Jul 2, 2015

Two commenters requested an extension of the comment period, which was granted as detailed above. The remaining comments are discussed below by topic. … We did not extend the comment period pursuant to the release of any future FSIS audit reports.

Use of Electronic Identification Eartags as Official Identification in Cattle and Bison

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Jan 19, 2023

From the period between 2013 and 2022, only one company has had approval removed due to tag failure. … Other commenters who opposed the transition to RFID eartags questioned our legal authority under the Administrative Procedure Act (5 U.S.C. 500 et seq. ) to change the eartag requirements using a notice-based

Environmental Impact Statement; Proposed Cattle Fever Tick Control Barrier in South Texas

Federal Register · Notice · Jul 24, 2013

We solicited comments for 30 days ending on March 17, 2011. … Gregoire, Acting Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. [FR Doc. 2013-17804 Filed 7-23-13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410-34-P

Availability of a Risk Analysis Evaluating the Exotic Newcastle Disease Status of Denmark

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · May 5, 2005

carcasses, and eggs (other than hatching eggs) of poultry, game birds, or other birds that do not qualify for entry into the United States under one of these conditions may transit the United States via air … Kevin Shea, Acting Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. [FR Doc. 05-8954 Filed 5-4-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410-34-P

Importation of Fruits and Vegetables

Federal Register · Rule · Aug 28, 2001

rulemaking under the requirements of the Administrative Procedure Act. … (c) The greenhouses must be examined periodically by MAF to ensure that the screens are intact.

Environmental Impact Statement; Asian Longhorned Beetle Eradication Program

Federal Register · Notice · Aug 16, 2013

Under the provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA), as amended (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq. ), Federal agencies must examine the potential environmental effects of proposed Federal … • Effects on soil, air, and water quality. • Effects on forests and trees in residential areas.

Animal Welfare; Perimeter Fence Requirements

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · May 6, 1997

(The Act). … Sufficient space-- i.e., at least 3 feet--would also provide enough room to clean and maintain the space between the perimeter fence and the primary enclosure.

Veterinary Diagnostic Services User Fees

Federal Register · Rule · Oct 7, 1998

Comment: If and when fee increases are justified, do them well in advance of the budgeting period. … Different customers start their budgeting periods at different times of the year. Therefore, it would be impossible to schedule our fee changes in advance of all customers' budgeting periods.

Veterinary Services User Fees; Fee for Use of Animal Ramp at Miami International Airport

Federal Register · Rule · Nov 3, 2003

We solicited comments concerning our proposal for 60 days ending July 11, 2003. We received one comment by that date, from a private citizen. … We are making no changes in response to this comment.