Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
2026-10-26 · Notice
Chronic Wasting Disease Herd Certification Program Standards
Official abstract: We are advising the public that we are making available for review and comment a revised version of the Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) Herd Certification Program Standards. The CWD Program Standards provide guidance on how to meet CWD Herd Certification Program and interstate movement requirements. We are taking this action to address concerns of State and industry participants regarding the existing standards.
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2026-10-20 · Proposed Rule
Minimum Maturation Temperature for Beef and Ovine Meat From Regions Affected With Foot-and-Mouth Disease
Official abstract: We are proposing to amend the regulations regarding the minimum maturation temperature for fresh (chilled or frozen) boneless beef and ovine meat from certain listed regions or countries affected with foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) from 4 [deg]C to 2 [deg]C. All other existing mitigations for the importation of beef from regions or countries affected with FMD would remain unchanged. This action is needed to align the regulations with the World Organization for Animal Health's standards for FMD minimum maturation temperatures, while continuing to protect the United States against the introduction of FMD.
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2026-10-19 · Notice
Notice of Availability of a Pest Risk Analysis for the Importation of Fresh Passion Fruit From Viet Nam Into the United States
Official abstract: We are advising the public that we have prepared a pest risk analysis that evaluates the risks associated with the importation of fresh passion fruit (Passiflora edulis) for consumption from Viet Nam into the United States. Based on the analysis, we have determined that the application of one or more designated phytosanitary measures will be sufficient to mitigate the risks of introducing or disseminating plant pests or noxious weeds via the importation of fresh passion fruit from Viet Nam into the United States. We are making the pest risk analysis available to the public for review and comment.
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2026-10-16 · Notice
Notice of Availability of a Pest Risk Analysis for the Interstate Movement of Fresh Leaves and Rhizomes of Wasabi From Hawaii Into the Continental United States
Official abstract: We are advising the public that we have prepared a pest risk analysis that evaluates the risks associated with the interstate movement of fresh leaves and rhizomes of wasabi (Eutrema japonicum) for consumption from Hawaii into the continental United States. The interstate movement of fresh leaves and rhizomes of wasabi from Hawaii into the continental United States is not currently authorized. Based on the findings of the pest risk analysis, we have determined that the application of one or more designated phytosanitary measures will be sufficient to mitigate the risks of introducing or disseminating plant pests or noxious weeds via the interstate movement of fresh leaves and rhizomes of wasabi from Hawaii. We are making the pest risk analysis available to the public for review and comment.
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2026-10-16 · Notice
Notice of Availability of a Final Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact for the Field Release of Bagous nodulosus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) for Classical Biological Control of Flowering Rush (Butomaceae) in the Continental United States
Official abstract: We are advising the public that we have prepared a final environmental assessment and finding of no significant impact relative to permitting the field release of the insect or weevil, Bagous nodulosus, for the classical biological control of flowering rush (Butomus umbellatus L.) in the continental United States. Based on our finding of no significant impact, we have determined that an environmental impact statement need not be prepared.
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2026-10-16 · Notice
Notice of Request for Revision to and Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; National Veterinary Services Laboratories; Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy Surveillance Program
Official abstract: 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 an information collection governing its efforts to effectively safeguard the U.S. animal health population against bovine spongiform encephalopathy.
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2026-10-16 · Notice
Notice of Request for Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; Brucellosis and Bovine Tuberculosis: Importation of Cattle and Bison
Official abstract: 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 regulations governing importation of cattle and bison, specifically with regard to classification of regions at designated status levels for bovine tuberculosis and brucellosis, and establishing conditions for the importation of cattle and bison from regions with the various classifications.
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2026-10-16 · Notice
Notice of Request for Revision to and Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; Blood and Tissue Collection and Recordkeeping at Slaughtering, Rendering, and Approved Livestock Marketing Establishments and Facilities
Official abstract: 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 an information collection associated with the regulations governing approval and maintenance of livestock marketing establishments and facilities, withdrawal or denial of approval and listing of livestock marketing facilities and slaughtering and rendering facilities, and blood and tissue collection and recordkeeping at these facilities.
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2026-10-14 · Notice
Ball Horticultural Company: Determination of Nonregulated Status for Red Flower Petals African Marigold (Tagetes erecta) Event pBALL123-022-BE113 3
Official abstract: We are advising the public of our determination that African marigold (Tagetes erecta) event pBALL123-022-BE113, which was developed using genetic engineering to produce red flower petals, is no longer considered regulated. Our determination is based on our evaluation of information and data submitted by Ball Horticultural Company in its petition for a determination of nonregulated status, available scientific data, the plant pest risk assessment, and public comments received in response to a previous notice announcing the availability of the petition for nonregulated status and a draft plant pest risk assessment. This notice announces the availability of our written determination and supporting documents.
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2026-10-08 · Notice
Notice of Decision To Deregulate Chrysanthemum White Rust and the Importation of Chrysanthemum spp. Cuttings, and In Vitro Plantlets, and Synonymous Taxa From Certain Countries Into the Continental United States
Official abstract: We are advising the public of our decision to deregulate Chrysanthemum White Rust and authorize the importation of Chrysanthemum spp. cuttings, in vitro plantlets, and synonymous taxa from certain countries into the continental United States as described in this notice. Based on the findings of the pest risk analyses, which we made available to the public for review and comment through a previous notice, we modified and updated the commodity import evaluation and pest list documents and determined that the importation of Chrysanthemum spp. cuttings, in vitro plantlets, and synonymous genera from certain countries does not pose a risk of introducing quarantine pests into the United States.
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2026-10-08 · Rule
Cut Flowers Regulations; Removal of Chrysanthemum White Rust-Related Provisions
Official abstract: We are amending the regulations governing the importation of fresh cut flowers to remove requirements for the importation of specific types of cut flowers from the regulations, and to list them in the U.S. Department of Agriculture database called the Agricultural Commodity Import Requirements instead. We are also removing entirely any restrictions on the importation of fresh cut flowers of the genera Chrysanthemum, Leucanthemella, and Nipponanthemum from countries in which chrysanthemum white rust (Puccinia horiana P. Henn., CWR) is known to exist. This rule will allow us to use a notice-based, streamlined approach to update the import requirements for cut flowers and remove CWR-specific restrictions on the importation of fresh cut flowers.
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2026-09-24 · Proposed Rule
Amendments To Import Requirements for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
Official abstract: Current APHIS regulations specify that live birds and other avian commodities may not be exposed to highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) or sourced from premises quarantined for HPAI within the 90 days immediately preceding export to the United States. We are proposing to reduce this timeframe to 28 days preceding export to the United States. This action is necessary to align APHIS regulations with international standards regarding HPAI transmission. This action would allow foreign regions to resume the export of live birds and other avian commodities to the United States sooner following an outbreak of HPAI, while still providing adequate safeguards that the importation of the birds or other avian commodities does not present a risk of disseminating HPAI within the United States.
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2026-09-21 · Notice
Bayer U.S.-Crop Science: Availability of a Petition for a Determination of Nonregulated Status and Draft Plant Pest Risk Assessment for MON 89151 Lepidopteran-Protected Cotton (Gossypium hirsutum)
Official abstract: We are advising the public that the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has received a petition from Bayer U.S.-Crop Science seeking a determination of nonregulated status for MON 89151 lepidopteran-protected cotton (Gossypium hirsutum) which has been developed using genetic engineering to express three insecticidal proteins to protect against feeding damage caused by target lepidopteran pests. We are making the petition and draft plant pest risk assessment available for public review and comment.
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2026-09-21 · Notice
Bayer U.S.-Crop Science: Availability of a Petition for a Determination of Nonregulated Status and Draft Plant Pest Risk Assessment for Herbicide Resistant MON 96012 Cotton (Gossypium hirsutum)
Official abstract: We are advising the public that the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has received a petition from Bayer U.S.-Crop Science seeking a determination of nonregulated status for herbicide resistant MON 96012 cotton (Gossypium hirsutum) which has been developed using genetic engineering to tolerate glyphosate, glufosinate, dicamba, triketone 4-hydroxyphenylpyruvate dioxygenase -inhibiting, and PPO- inhibiting herbicides. We are making the petition and draft plant pest risk assessment available for public review and comment.
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2026-09-17 · Notice
Notice of Availability of a Pest Risk Analysis for the Importation of Fresh Coconut Fruit From Belize Into the United States
Official abstract: We are advising the public that we have prepared a pest risk analysis that evaluates the risks associated with the importation of fresh coconut fruit from Belize into the United States. Based on the analysis, we have determined that the application of one or more designated phytosanitary measures will be sufficient to mitigate the risks of introducing or disseminating plant pests or noxious weeds via the importation of fresh coconut fruit from Belize. We are making the pest risk analysis available to the public for review and comment.
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2026-09-15 · Notice
Notice of Availability of a Final Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact for the Field Release of Aceria salsolae (Acari: Eriophyidae), a Mite for Biological Control of Russian Thistle (Salsola tragus), in the Contiguous United States
Official abstract: We are advising the public that the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has prepared a final environmental assessment and finding of no significant impact relative to permitting the release of the blister mite, Aceria salsolae (Acari: Eriophyidae), for the biological control of Russian thistle (Salsola tragus L.) within the contiguous United States. Based on our finding of no significant impact, we have determined that an environmental impact statement need not be prepared.
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2026-09-11 · Notice
Domestic Quarantine: Quarantined Areas and Regulated Articles
Official abstract: We are advising the public of the changes made to our lists of domestic quarantined areas in 2025. These changes may be viewed on the relevant plant pest programs' websites.
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2026-09-03 · Notice
Notice of Request for Revision to and Extension of Approval of an Information Collection: Environmental Monitoring
Official abstract: 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 an information collection associated with environmental monitoring.
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2026-09-03 · Notice
Notice of Request for Revision to and Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; Irradiation Treatment; Location of Facilities in the Southern United States
Official abstract: 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 an information collection associated with the regulations for the location of irradiation treatment facilities in the United States.
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2026-08-28 · Notice
State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry: Determination of Nonregulated Status for Blight-Tolerant Darling 54 American Chestnut (Castanea dentata)
Official abstract: We are advising the public of our determination that Darling 54 American Chestnut (Castanea dentata), which was developed using genetic engineering for tolerance to the fungal pathogen, Cryphonectria parasitica, is no longer considered regulated. Our determination is based on our evaluation of information and data submitted by the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry in its petition for a determination of nonregulated status, available scientific data, a plant pest risk assessment, and public comments received in response to previous notices announcing the availability of the petition for nonregulated status and a draft plant pest risk assessment. This notice announces the availability of our written determination and supporting documents.
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2026-08-18 · Notice
Notice of Request for Revision to and Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; Animal Care; Standards for Birds Not Bred for Use in Research Under the Animal Welfare Act
Official abstract: 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 an information collection associated with the Animal Welfare Act regulations for the humane handling, care, treatment, and transportation of birds not bred for use in research by dealers, exhibitors, operators of auction sales, research facilities, carriers and intermediate handlers.
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2026-08-18 · Notice
Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc.: Availability of a Petition for a Determination of Nonregulated Status and Draft Plant Pest Risk Assessment for Insect Resistant COR-23134-4 Soybean (Glycine max)
Official abstract: We are advising the public that the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has received a petition from Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. seeking a determination of nonregulated status for COR-23134-4 soybean, which has been developed using genetic engineering to express Cry1B.34.1, Cry1B.61.1, and IPD083Cb proteins to protect against certain susceptible lepidopteran pests, and the GM-HRA protein that was used as a selectable marker. We are making the petition and draft plant pest risk assessment available for public review and comment.
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2026-08-14 · Notice
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service: Availability of a Petition for a Determination of Nonregulated Status and Draft Plant Pest Risk Assessment for Early and Near-Continuous Blooming European Plum (Prunus domestica) Lines (34 plum and 157 plum)
Official abstract: We are advising the public that the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has received a petition from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service seeking a determination of nonregulated status for two European plum (Prunus domestica) lines (34 plum and 157 plum) which have been developed using genetic engineering to promote early and near-continuous blooming. We are making the petition and draft plant pest risk assessment available for public review and comment.
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2026-08-05 · Notice
Bayer/Monsanto: Determination of Nonregulated Status for MON 87429 Maize Genetically Engineered for Dicamba, Glufosinate, Quizalofop, and 2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic Acid (2,4-D) Resistance With Tissue-Specific Glyphosate Resistance Facilitating the Production of Hybrid Maize Seed
Official abstract: We are advising the public of our determination that MON 87429 maize, which was developed using genetic engineering for dicamba, glufosinate, quizalofop, and 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid resistance with tissue-specific glyphosate resistance facilitating the production of hybrid maize seed, is no longer considered regulated. Our determination is based on our evaluation of information and data Bayer/ Monsanto submitted in its petition for a determination of nonregulated status, available scientific data, the plant pest risk assessment, and public comments received in response to a previous notice announcing the availability of the petition for nonregulated status and a draft plant pest risk assessment. This notice announces the availability of our written determination and supporting documents.
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2026-08-05 · Proposed Rule
Importation of Coffee Into Hawaii and Puerto Rico
Official abstract: We are proposing to amend the regulations regarding the importation of unroasted coffee and related articles into Hawaii and Puerto Rico by establishing a notice-based process for changes to the prohibitions on importing such articles. We would also broaden language regarding coffee pests. We are proposing these amendments because they would allow the Agency to more efficiently respond to market access requests as well as to emerging pest situations. These amendments would allow us to use a streamlined approach to update the importation conditions for unroasted coffee and related articles while continuing to protect plant health.
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2026-08-05 · Notice
Notice of Request for Approval of a New Information Collection; National Animal Health Monitoring System; Poultry 2027 Upland Gamebird and Duck Study
Official abstract: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service's intention to request approval of a new information collection associated with the conduct of the National Animal Health Monitoring System's Upland Gamebird and Duck study in 2027.
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2026-08-05 · Proposed Rule
National Poultry Improvement Plan and Auxiliary Provisions
Official abstract: We are proposing to amend the regulations governing the National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP). These amendments would, among other things, clarify existing provisions of the regulations, fix editorial errors, and align the regulations more closely with current producer practices. These proposed changes were voted on and approved by the voting delegates at the NPIP's 2024 National Plan Conference.
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2026-07-29 · Notice
Notice of Request for Revision to and Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; Importation of Beef and Ovine Meat From Uruguay and Beef From Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay
Official abstract: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service's intention to request revision to and extension of approval of an information collection associated with regulations for the importation of beef and ovine meat from Uruguay and beef from Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay.
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2026-07-28 · Notice
Notice of Request for Revision to and Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; Volunteer Service Agreements and Volunteer Service Time and Attendance Record
Official abstract: 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 an information collection associated with volunteer service agreements and volunteer service time and attendance record.
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2026-07-27 · Notice
Notice of Availability of Pest Risk Analysis for the Interstate Movement of Fresh Turmeric Rhizomes for Consumption From Puerto Rico Into the Continental United States
Official abstract: We are advising the public that we have prepared a pest risk analysis that evaluates the risks associated with the interstate movement of fresh turmeric rhizomes (Curcuma longa L.) for consumption from Puerto Rico into the continental United States. Based on the analysis, we have determined that the application of one or more designated phytosanitary measures will be sufficient to mitigate the risks of introducing or disseminating plant pests or noxious weeds via the interstate movement of fresh turmeric rhizomes from Puerto Rico. We are making the pest risk analysis available to the public for review and comment.
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2026-07-24 · Notice
Notice of Request for Revision to and Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; National Veterinary Accreditation Program
Official abstract: 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 an information collection associated with the National Veterinary Accreditation Program application form.
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2026-07-24 · Notice
Notice of Request for Revision to and Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; Permanent, Privately Owned Horse Quarantine Facilities
Official abstract: 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 an information collection associated with regulations for permanent, privately owned horse quarantine facilities.
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2026-07-16 · Notice
Notice of Request for Revision to and Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; Citrus Canker, Citrus Greening, and Asian Citrus Psyllid; Quarantine and Interstate Movement Regulations
Official abstract: 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 an information collection associated with the regulations to prevent the spread of citrus canker, citrus greening, and citrus greening's vector, the Asian citrus psyllid, to noninfested areas of the United States.
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2026-07-16 · Notice
Notice of Request for Revision to and Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; Horse Protection Regulations
Official abstract: 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 an information collection associated with the Horse Protection Program and enforcement of the Horse Protection Act.
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2026-07-14 · Notice
Notice of Request for Revision to and Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; Importation of Live Swine (From Certain Regions), Pork, and Pork Products
Official abstract: 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 an information collection associated with the regulations for the importation of live swine (from certain regions), pork, and pork products free of classical swine fever, particularly from Brazil, Chile, and Mexico.
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2026-07-14 · Notice
Notice of Request for Revision to and Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; National Animal Health Reporting System and Handling Swine With Potential Vesicular Disease
Official abstract: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service's (APHIS') intention to request a revision to and extension of approval of an information collection associated with APHIS' National List of Reportable Animal Diseases National Animal Health Reporting System.
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2026-07-10 · Notice
Notice of Request for Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; APHIS Pest Reporting and Asian Longhorn Beetle Program
Official abstract: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service's (APHIS') intention to request an extension of approval of an information collection associated with the reporting of plant pests and diseases, and APHIS conducting Asian Longhorn Beetle Program activities.
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2026-07-07 · Notice
General Conference Committee of the National Poultry Improvement Plan and 47th Biennial Conference
Official abstract: We are giving notice, pursuant to the provisions of the rules and regulations of the Department of Agriculture and the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), of a meeting of the General Conference Committee (GCC or the Committee) of the National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP) and the NPIP's 47th Biennial Conference.
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2026-07-01 · Notice
Notice of Request for Revision to and Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; Virus-Serum-Toxin Act and Regulations
Official abstract: 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 an information collection associated with the Virus-Serum-Toxin Act and regulations.
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2026-07-01 · Notice
Soil Culture Solutions, LLC: Determination of Nonregulated Status of HLB-Resistant Carrizo Citrange Rootstock (CarriCea T1)
Official abstract: We are advising the public of our determination that HLB- resistant Carrizo citrange rootstock, designated as event CarriCea T1, which was developed using genetic engineering for improved resistance to citrus greening disease (also known as Huanglongbing or HLB), is no longer considered regulated. Our determination is based on our evaluation of information and data submitted by Soil Culture Solutions, LLC in its petition for a determination of nonregulated status, available scientific data, the plant pest risk assessment, and public comments received in response to a previous notice announcing the availability of the petition for nonregulated status and a draft plant pest risk assessment. This notice announces the availability of our written determination and supporting documents.
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2026-06-29 · Notice
Notice of Request for Revision to and Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; Importation of Swine Hides, Bird Trophies, and Deer Hides
Official abstract: 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 importation of swine hides, bird trophies, and deer hides.
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2026-06-22 · Notice
Notice of Availability of a Final Supplemental Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact for the Field Release of Aphalara itadori (Hemiptera: Psyllidae) From Murakami, Japan, for Classical Biological Control of Japanese, Giant, and Bohemian Knotweeds Fallopia japonica, F. sachalinedsis, and F. x bohemica (Polygonaceae), in the Contiguous United States
Official abstract: We are advising the public that the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has prepared a final supplemental environmental assessment (EA) and finding of no significant impact relative to a 2020 EA for the field release of the knotweed psyllid Aphalara itadori (Hemiptera: Psyllidae) from Murakami, Japan, for the classical biological control of Japanese, giant, and Bohemian knotweeds (Fallopia japonica, F. sachalinensis, and F. x bohemica (Polygonaceae)), significant invasive weeds, within the contiguous United States. Based on our finding of no significant impact, we have determined that an environmental impact statement need not be prepared.
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2026-06-18 · Notice
Notice of Request for Revision to and Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; African Swine Fever; Importation of Live Dogs for Resale From Regions Where ASF Exists or Is Reasonably Believed To Exist
Official abstract: 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 an extension of approval of an information collection associated with the import of live dogs for resale from regions where African swine fever exists or is reasonably believed to exist.
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2026-06-18 · Notice
Notice of Intent To Prepare a Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement; Grasshopper and Mormon Cricket Suppression Program
Official abstract: We are advising the public that the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), U.S. Department of Agriculture, plans to prepare a programmatic environmental impact statement (PEIS) to analyze the effects of a program to suppress populations of grasshoppers and Mormon crickets from rangeland in seventeen states of the western United States (Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming). This notice of intent (NOI) identifies potential issues and reasonable action alternatives that will be evaluated in the PEIS. This NOI invites public comments that further define the scope of the alternatives, potential impacts on the human environment, consistent with the National Environmental Policy Act, and issues for APHIS to consider, relevant information, studies, or analyses with respect to APHIS' proposed action. The proposed PEIS would replace the previous PEIS published in 2019. APHIS expects to publish the final PEIS by August 2027.
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2026-06-10 · Notice
Notice of Request for Revision to and Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; Importation of Table Eggs From Regions Where Newcastle Disease or Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Is Considered to Exist and Exportation of Poultry and Hatching Eggs
Official abstract: 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 an information collection associated with the regulations for the importation of table eggs from regions where Newcastle disease or highly pathogenic avian influenza is considered to exist and exportation of poultry and hatching eggs from the United States.
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2026-06-10 · Notice
Notice of Proposed Revision to Requirements for the Importation of Fresh Pineapple (Ananas comosus (L.)) From the Philippines and Thailand Into the United States
Official abstract: We are advising the public we have prepared risk assessments (PRAs) and risk management documents (RMDs) relative to the importation of fresh pineapple (Ananas comosus (L.)) fruit from the Philippines and Thailand into the United States for consumption. Currently, fresh pineapple fruit from the Philippines is permitted into Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and the North Atlantic region of the United States. Pineapple fruit from Thailand is allowed importation into all of the United States (except Hawaii) ports of entry with an irradiation treatment. However, the national plant protection organizations of the Philippines and Thailand have asked APHIS for expanded authorization to import all varieties of fresh pineapple into all United States ports. Additionally, Thailand has requested authorization regarding the importation of fresh pineapple fruit without the irradiation treatment. APHIS has prepared PRAs that evaluate the plant pest and noxious weed risk associated with the importation of fresh pineapple fruit from the Philippines and Thailand into the United States, and RMDs that propose mitigations to address these risks. We are making the PRAs and RMDs available to the public for review and comment.
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2026-06-10 · Notice
Notice of Request for Revision to and Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; Foreign Quarantine Notices
Official abstract: 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 an information collection associated with the regulations to prevent the introduction or spread of foreign plant pests and diseases into or within the United States.
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2026-05-26 · Notice
Notice of Request for Revision to and Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, All Subtypes, and Newcastle Disease; Additional Restrictions (Pet, Performing, and Research Birds; Bird Carcasses)
Official abstract: 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 an information collection associated with the regulations to prevent the introduction of highly pathogenic avian influenza, all subtypes, and Newcastle disease into the United States through the importation of pet, performing, and research birds and poultry, and unprocessed bird and poultry products, mainly bird carcasses.
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2026-05-22 · Notice
Notice of Request for Revision to and Extension of an Information Collection; Standards for Privately Owned Quarantine Facilities for Ruminants
Official abstract: 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 an information collection associated with regulations for privately owned quarantine facilities for ruminants.
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2026-05-14 · Notice
General Conference Committee of the National Poultry Improvement Plan; Solicitation for Membership
Official abstract: We are giving notice that the Secretary of Agriculture is soliciting nominations for the election of regional members and their alternates for the General Conference Committee of the National Poultry Improvement Plan.
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2026-05-14 · Notice
Notice of Request for Revision To and Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; Restrictions on Importation of Live Poultry, Poultry Meat, and Other Poultry Products From Specified Regions
Official abstract: 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 an information collection associated with regulations for the importation of live poultry, poultry meat, and other poultry products from specified regions.
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2026-05-13 · Notice
Notice of Request for Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; Federally Recognized State Managed Phytosanitary Program
Official abstract: 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 Federal recognition of a State's plant pest containment, eradication, or exclusion program as a Federally Recognized State Managed Phytosanitary Program.
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2026-04-30 · Notice
Notice of Request for Revision to and Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; Pale Cyst Nematode
Official abstract: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service's intention to request revision to and extension of approval of an information collection associated with the regulations for the interstate movement of regulated articles to prevent the spread of pale cyst nematode to non-infested areas of the United States.
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