Agency: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Years: 20002001200220032004200520062007200820092010201120122013[FR Doc E4-3898] 1. Notice of Request for Extension of Approval of an Information Collection
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service's intention to request an extension of approval of an information collection associated with the gypsy moth program.
Published: 2004-12-30 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
[FR Doc E4-3782] 2. Draft Guideline on Target Animal Safety: Examination of Live Veterinary
A draft guideline titled ``Target Animal Safety: Examination of Live Veterinary Vaccines in Target Animals for Absence of Reversion to Virulence'' has been developed by the International Cooperation on Harmonization of Technical Requirements for Registration of Veterinary Medicinal Products (VICH). The draft guideline is intended to establish
Published: 2004-12-23 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
[FR Doc 04-27879] 3. Delegation of Authority
This document delegates the authority given to the Administrator of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service to administer section 101(k) of the Rural Development, Agriculture, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 1988, more commonly known as the Act of December 22, 1987. Authority is delegated from the Administrator of the Animal and
Published: 2004-12-21 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
[FR Doc 04-27878] 4. Citrus Canker; Quarantined Areas
We are adopting as a final rule, without change, an interim rule that amended the citrus canker regulations by updating the list of areas in the State of Florida quarantined because of citrus canker. The interim rule was necessary to prevent the spread of citrus canker into noninfested areas of the United States and to relieve restrictions that
Published: 2004-12-21 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
[FR Doc 04-27880] 5. Notice of Request for Extension of Approval of an Information Collection
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service's intention to request an extension of approval of an information collection associated with regulations for the importation of fruits and vegetables.
Published: 2004-12-21 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
[FR Doc 04-27881] 6. Availability of an Environmental Assessment for Field Testing Equine
We are advising the public that the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has prepared an environmental assessment concerning authorization to ship for the purpose of field testing, and then to field test, an unlicensed Equine Influenza Vaccine, Live Canarypox Vector for use in horses. The environmental assessment, which is based on a risk
Published: 2004-12-21 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
[FR Doc 04-27075] 7. Importation of Clementines, Mandarins, and Tangerines From Chile
We are amending the regulations to allow the importation, under certain conditions, of clementines, mandarins, and tangerines from Chile into the United States. Based on the evidence in a recent pest risk assessment and an accompanying risk management document, we believe these articles can be safely imported from all provinces of Chile, provided
Published: 2004-12-10 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
[FR Doc 04-27139] 8. Nursery Stock Regulations
We are soliciting public comment on whether and how we should amend the regulations that govern the importation of nursery stock, also known as plants for planting. Under the current regulations, all plants for planting are allowed to enter the United States if they are accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate and if they are inspected and found
Published: 2004-12-10 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
[FR Doc 04-26613] 9. Swine Health Protection
We are amending the swine health protection regulations by removing Kentucky from the list of States that permit the feeding of treated garbage to swine and adding it to the list of States that prohibit garbage feeding. This action is necessary to reflect changes in the status of Kentucky, and thereby facilitate the administration of the swine
Published: 2004-12-03 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
[FR Doc E4-3453] 10. Notice of Request for Extension of Approval of an Information Collection
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service's intention to request an extension of approval of an information collection associated with regulations for the possession, use, and transfer of biological agents and toxins that have the potential to pose a severe threat
Published: 2004-12-03 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
[FR Doc 04-26592] 11. Notice of Request for Approval of an Information Collection
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service's intention to initiate a new information collection associated with health certificates for the export of live crustaceans, finfish, mollusks, and related products.
Published: 2004-12-03 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
[FR Doc E4-3315] 12. Monsanto Co. and Forage Genetics International; Availability of Petition and
We are advising the public that the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has received a petition from Monsanto Company and Forage Genetics International seeking a determination of nonregulated status for alfalfa designated as events J101 and J163, which have been genetically engineered for tolerance to the herbicide glyphosate. The petition
Published: 2004-11-24 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
[FR Doc E4-3316] 13. Monsanto Co.; Availability of Petition and Environmental Assessment for
We are advising the public of the availability of an addendum to a petition from Monsanto Company seeking a determination of nonregulated status for cotton designated as MON 88913, which has been genetically engineered for tolerance to the herbicide glyphosate. The petition has been submitted in accordance with our regulations concerning the
Published: 2004-11-24 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
[FR Doc E4-3314] 14. General Conference Committee of the National Poultry Improvement Plan;
We are giving notice of a meeting of the General Conference Committee of the National Poultry Improvement Plan.
Published: 2004-11-24 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
[FR Doc 04-25600] 15. Brucellosis in Swine; Add Arkansas, Louisiana, and Michigan to List of
We are amending the brucellosis regulations concerning the interstate movement of swine by adding Arkansas, Louisiana, and Michigan to the list of validated brucellosisfree States. We have determined that Louisiana and Arkansas meet the criteria for classification as validated brucellosisfree States. We are also adding Michigan to the list of
Published: 2004-11-18 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
[FR Doc E4-3249] 16. Environmental Impact Statement; Petition for Deregulation of Genetically
We are reopening the comment period for our notice that advises the public that the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service intends to prepare an environmental impact statement as part of its consideration of a petition received from Monsanto Company and The Scotts Company for a determination of nonregulated status for a glyphosatetolerant
Published: 2004-11-18 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
[FR Doc 04-25390] 17. Oriental Fruit Fly; Designation of Quarantined Area
We are amending the Oriental fruit fly regulations by quarantining a portion of Los Angeles County, CA, and restricting the interstate movement of regulated articles from that area. This action is necessary on an emergency basis to prevent the spread of the Oriental fruit fly into noninfested areas of the United States.
Published: 2004-11-16 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
[FR Doc 04-25042] 18. Importation of Fruits and Vegetables
We are amending the fruits and vegetables regulations to list a number of fruits and vegetables from certain parts of the world as eligible, under specified conditions, for importation into the United States. All of the fruits and vegetables, as a condition of entry, will be inspected and subject to treatment at the port of first arrival as may be
Published: 2004-11-10 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
[FR Doc 04-24828] 19. Livestock Identification; Use of Alternative Numbering Systems
We are amending the regulations to recognize additional numbering systems for the identification of animals in interstate commerce and State/Federal/industry cooperative disease control and eradication programs. Additionally, we are amending the regulations to authorize the use of a numbering system to identify premises where animals are managed
Published: 2004-11-08 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
[FR Doc 04-24827] 20. Golden Nematode; Regulated Areas
We are amending the golden nematode regulations by adding a field in Cayuga County, NY, to the list of generally infested regulated areas. This action is necessary to prevent the artificial spread of golden nematode to noninfested areas of the United States.
Published: 2004-11-08 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
[FR Doc E4-3052] 21. National Animal Identification System; Public Meeting
We are advising the public that the Veterinary Services program of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, will host a meeting to provide stakeholders in the Department's National Animal Identification System (NAIS), particularly manufacturers and distributors of animal identification devices and
Published: 2004-11-08 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
[FR Doc 04-24646] 22. Official Brucellosis Tests
We are amending the regulations by adding the fluorescence polarization assay to the lists of confirmatory and official tests for determining the brucellosis disease status of testeligible cattle, bison, and swine. This action is warranted because the fluorescence polarization assay has been shown to provide an efficient, accurate, automated, and
Published: 2004-11-04 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
[FR Doc E4-3008] 23. Public Meeting; Veterinary Biologics
We are issuing this notice to inform producers and users of veterinary biological products, and other interested individuals, that we will be holding our 13th public meeting to discuss regulatory and policy issues related to the manufacture, distribution, and use of veterinary biological products. We are planning the meeting agenda and are
Published: 2004-11-04 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
[FR Doc E4-2948] 24. Notice of Request for Extension of Approval of an Information Collection
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service's intention to request an extension of approval of an information collection associated with the payment of indemnity for the voluntary depopulation of captive cervid herds known to be affected with chronic wasting disease.
Published: 2004-11-01 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
[FR Doc E4-2949] 25. Mycogen c/o Dow; Extension of Determination of Nonregulated Status for Corn
We are advising the public of our decision to extend to one additional corn line our determination that a corn line developed by Mycogen Seeds c/o Dow AgroSciences LLC, which has been genetically engineered for insect resistance and tolerance to the herbicide glufosinate, is no longer considered a regulated article under our regulations governing
Published: 2004-11-01 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
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