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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.

Importation of Fruits and Vegetables

Federal Register · Rule · Jan 6, 1997

We solicited comments concerning our proposal for 60 days ending September 3, 1996. We received 15 comments by that date. … Under the Plant Quarantine Act and the Federal Plant Pest Act (7 U.S.C. 150dd, 150ee, 150ff, 151-167), the Secretary of Agriculture is authorized to regulate the importation of fruits and vegetables to

Importation of Fruits and Vegetables

Federal Register · Rule · Nov 10, 2004

A detailed analysis of the issues raised by the commenter can be found later in this document under the heading “National Environmental Policy Act.” … The commenter raised several issues, which are discussed below. The commenter stated that, under the Endangered Species Act, Federal agencies are required to consult with the U.S.

Consolidation of the Fruit Fly Regulations

Federal Register · Rule · Jun 9, 2008

The comments supported the rule. One commenter did, however, suggest a few minor changes. They are discussed below. … Determination of the time period must be based on the day degrees model for the specific fruit fly. Once treatment has begun, it must continue through the harvest period.

Environmental Assessment; Southwestern Willow Flycatcher Conservation Program

Federal Register · Notice · Oct 26, 2018

• Postal Mail/Commercial Delivery: Send your comment to Docket No. … • Effects on soil, air, and water quality. • Effects on human health and safety. • Effects on cultural and historic resources. • Effects on economic resources.

Mexican Fruit Fly; Quarantined Areas and Treatments for Regulated Articles

Federal Register · Rule · Sep 30, 2005

The commenter stated that the interim rule attempted to bypass the requirements of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq. ) based on its designation of the spread of the Mexican fruit … In this case, the requirements of the Regulatory Flexibility Act were not bypassed, but simply deferred, consistent with the provisions of that act, due to the need to implement the quarantine and movement

Wildlife Services Policy on Wildlife Damage Management in Urban Areas

Federal Register · Notice · Aug 14, 2013

While the Act makes an exception for urban rodent control, it does not define the term. … or as otherwise promulgated as required and authorized by the respective State or local law; and railways and airport air sides areas are excluded from this definition.

Importation of Nursery Stock, Plants, Roots, Bulbs, Seeds, and Other Plant Products; Phytosanitary Certificates

Federal Register · Rule · Jul 23, 2001

The value of seed imports over the same 1990 through 1993 period increased, in 1999 dollars, by 144 percent, from approximately $188 million to $459 million. … Acord, Acting Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. [FR Doc. 01-18299 Filed 7-20-01; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410-34-U

Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy; Minimal-Risk Regions, Identification of Ruminants and Processing and Importation of Commodities

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Aug 9, 2006

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 … Paperwork Reduction Act This proposed rule contains no new information collection or recordkeeping requirements under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq. ).

Importation of Fresh Unshu Oranges from the Republic of Korea into the Continental United States

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Jun 8, 2010

Please state that your comment refers to Docket No. APHIS-2010-0022. Reading Room: You may read any comments that we receive on this docket in our reading room. … Paperwork Reduction Act This proposed rule contains no new information collection or recordkeeping requirements under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq .).

Implementation of Revised Lacey Act Provisions

Federal Register · Notice · May 31, 2024

DATES: We will consider all comments that we receive on or before July 30, 2024. … Select the Documents tab, then select the Comment button in the list of documents. • Postal Mail/Commercial Delivery: Send your comment to Docket No.

Importation of Sweet Oranges and Grapefruit From Chile

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Aug 28, 2008

The required treatment period is 2 hours.   … Section 603 of the Act requires an agency to prepare and make available for public comment an initial regulatory flexibility analysis describing the expected impact of a proposed rule on small entities

Environmental Impact Statement; Determination of Nonregulated Status of Sugar Beet Genetically Engineered for Tolerance to the Herbicide Glyphosate

Federal Register · Notice · May 28, 2010

(NEPA) of 1969, as amended (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq. ), the Administrative Procedure Act, and the Plant Protection Act. … What are the past, present, and future impacts of glyphosate usage on soil quality, water quality, air quality, weed populations, crop rotations, soil microorganisms, diseases, insects, soil fertility,

Classical Swine Fever Status of Mexican States of Campeche, Quintana Roo, Sonora, and Yucatan

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Sep 30, 2002

Please state that your comment refers to Docket No. 02-002-1. If you use e-mail, address your comment to regulations@aphis.usda.gov. … In the west, the Gulf of California acts as a natural barrier.

Spanish Pure Breed Horses From Spain

Federal Register · Rule · Aug 1, 2000

We solicited comments concerning our proposal for 60 days ending June 2, 2000. We received one comment by that date. … We are making no changes to the final rule based on this comment.

Veterinary Services User Fees; Biosecurity Level Three Laboratory Inspection Fee

Federal Register · Rule · Dec 3, 1999

We solicited comments concerning our proposal for 60 days ending September 13, 1999. We did not receive any comments. … We received no comments on the proposed rule.

Importation of Jackfruit, Pineapple, and Starfruit From Malaysia Into the Continental United States

Federal Register · Rule · Mar 19, 2014

We solicited comments on our proposal for 60 days ending July 8, 2013. We received two comments by that date, from the Government of Malaysia and a private citizen. … One commenter was supportive of the rule. The other commenter expressed concern regarding the requirement for cutting a sample of starfruit to determine freedom from Cryptophlebia spp.

Importation of Fruits and Vegetables

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Dec 22, 2005

After the close of the comment period, the docket can be viewed using the “Advanced Search” function in Regulations.gov. … However, we invite public comment on this analysis. This proposed rule contains certain reporting and recordkeeping requirements (see “Paperwork Reduction Act” below).

Karnal Bunt; Compensation for the 1999-2000 and Subsequent Crop Seasons

Federal Register · Rule · Aug 6, 2001

We solicited comments on our proposal for 60 days ending March 19, 2001. We received 12 comments by that date. … Executive Order 12866 and Regulatory Flexibility Act This rule has been reviewed under Executive Order 12866.