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Introduction of birds infected with
highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1
into the United States could lead to
outbreaks of disease among birds and
among the human population, a
significant public health threat. Banning
the importation of all avian species from
affected countries is an effective means
of limiting this threat. HHS/CDC is
therefore taking this action to reduce the
chance of introduction or spread of
influenza A H5N1 into the United
States.
Immediate Action
Therefore, pursuant to 42 CFR
71.32(b), the February 4, 2004, HHS/
CDC is amending the order to add Egypt
to the list of countries subject to the
order’s embargo of birds and products
derived from birds. All other portions of
the February 4, 2004, order, as further
amended on March 10, 2004, September
28, 2004, December 29, 2005, February
8, 2006, and February 24, 2006 shall
remain in effect until further notice.
Dated: March 6, 2006.
Julie Louise Gerberding,
Director, Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and
Human Services.
[FR Doc. E6–3430 Filed 3–9–06; 8:45 am]
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Amendment of February 4, 2004, Order
To Embargo Birds and Bird Products
Imported From Nigeria
On February 4, 2004, the
Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC) within the U.S.
Department of Health and Human
Services issued an order to ban
immediately the import of all birds
(Class: Aves) from specified Southeast
Asian countries, subject to limited
exemptions for returning pet birds of
U.S. origin and certain processed birdderived products. HHS/CDC took this
step because birds from these countries
potentially can infect humans with
avian influenza (influenza A/[H5N1]).
The February 4, 2004, order
complemented a similar action taken at
the same time by the Animal and Plant
Health Inspection Service (APHIS)
within the U.S. Department of
Agriculture (USDA).
On March 10, 2004, HHS/CDC lifted
the embargo of birds and bird products
from the Hong Kong Special
Administrative Region (HKSAR)
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because of the documented publichealth and animal health measures
taken by Hong Kong officials to prevent
spread of the outbreak within the
HKSAR, and the absence of highly
pathogenic avian influenza cases in
Hong Kong’s domestic and wild bird
populations. USDA/APHIS took a
similar action.
On September 28, 2004, HHS/CDC
extended the embargo on birds and bird
products to include Malaysia because of
the documented cases of highly
pathogenic avian influenza A/H5N1 in
poultry in Malaysia. On July 20, 2005,
USDA/APHIS adopted as a final rule the
interim rule that became effective on
February 4, 2004, which amended its
regulations to prohibit or restrict the
importation of birds, poultry, and
unprocessed birds and poultry products
from regions that have reported the
presence of highly pathogenic avian
influenza H5N1 in poultry. (See 70
Federal Register 41608 [July 20, 2005].)
As the United Nations Food and
Agriculture Organization and the World
Organization for Animal Health (OIE)
have confirmed additional cases of
highly pathogenic avian influenza
(H5N1) , USDA/APHIS has added
additional countries to its ban. On
December 29, 2005, HHS/CDC added
the Republic of Kazakhstan, Romania,
the Russian Federation, the Republic of
Turkey, and Ukraine to its current
embargo because of documented cases
of highly pathogenic avian influenza A/
H5N1 in poultry in those countries.
Currently, HHS/CDC and USDA/
APHIS bans cover birds and bird
products from Cambodia, Indonesia,
Japan, Kazakhstan, Laos, Malaysia, the
People’s Republic of China, Romania,
Russia, South Korea, Thailand, Turkey,
Ukraine, and Vietnam.
On February 7, 2006, the OIE
confirmed the presence of highly
pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 in
poultry in Nigeria. At this time, HHS/
CDC is adding Nigeria to its current
embargo. This action is effective on
February 8, 2006, and will remain in
effect until further notice.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
On February 7, 2006, an OIE reference
laboratory in Padua, Italy, confirmed an
outbreak of highly pathogenic avian
influenza H5N1 in Nigeria. The
outbreak occurred in a commercial
poultry farm in Jaji in Kaduna State, and
suspect cases in poultry were reported
as early as January 10, 2006.
Introduction of birds infected with
highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1
into the United States could lead to
outbreaks of disease among birds and
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among the human population, a
significant public health threat. Banning
the importation of all avian species from
affected countries is an effective means
of limiting this threat. HHS/CDC is
therefore taking this action to reduce the
chance of introduction or spread of
influenza A/(H5N1) into the United
States.
Immediate Action
Therefore, pursuant to 42 CFR
71.32(b), the February 4, 2004, HHS/
CDC is amending the order to add
Nigeria to the list of countries subject to
the order’s embargo of birds and
products derived from birds. All other
portions of the February 4, 2004, order,
as further amended on March 10, 2004,
September 28, 2004, and December 29,
2005, shall remain in effect until further
notice.
Dated: March 6, 2006.
Julie Louise Gerberding,
Director, Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and
Human Services.
[FR Doc. E6–3431 Filed 3–9–06; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Amendment of February 4, 2004, Order To Embargo Birds and Bird
Products Imported From Nigeria
SUMMARY: On February 4, 2004, the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services issued an order to ban immediately the import of all birds
(Class: Aves) from specified Southeast Asian countries, subject to
limited exemptions for returning pet birds of U.S. origin and certain
processed bird-derived products. HHS/CDC took this step because birds
from these countries potentially can infect humans with avian influenza
(influenza A/[H5N1]). The February 4, 2004, order complemented a
similar action taken at the same time by the Animal and Plant Health
Inspection Service (APHIS) within the U.S. Department of Agriculture
(USDA).
On March 10, 2004, HHS/CDC lifted the embargo of birds and bird
products from the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR)
because of the documented public-health and animal health measures
taken by Hong Kong officials to prevent spread of the outbreak within
the HKSAR, and the absence of highly pathogenic avian influenza cases
in Hong Kong's domestic and wild bird populations. USDA/APHIS took a
similar action.
On September 28, 2004, HHS/CDC extended the embargo on birds and
bird products to include Malaysia because of the documented cases of
highly pathogenic avian influenza A/H5N1 in poultry in Malaysia. On
July 20, 2005, USDA/APHIS adopted as a final rule the interim rule that
became effective on February 4, 2004, which amended its regulations to
prohibit or restrict the importation of birds, poultry, and unprocessed
birds and poultry products from regions that have reported the presence
of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 in poultry. (See 70 Federal
Register 41608 [July 20, 2005].) As the United Nations Food and
Agriculture Organization and the World Organization for Animal Health
(OIE) have confirmed additional cases of highly pathogenic avian
influenza (H5N1) , USDA/APHIS has added additional countries to its
ban. On December 29, 2005, HHS/CDC added the Republic of Kazakhstan,
Romania, the Russian Federation, the Republic of Turkey, and Ukraine to
its current embargo because of documented cases of highly pathogenic
avian influenza A/H5N1 in poultry in those countries.
Currently, HHS/CDC and USDA/APHIS bans cover birds and bird
products from Cambodia, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, Laos, Malaysia,
the People's Republic of China, Romania, Russia, South Korea, Thailand,
Turkey, Ukraine, and Vietnam.
On February 7, 2006, the OIE confirmed the presence of highly
pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 in poultry in Nigeria. At this time,
HHS/CDC is adding Nigeria to its current embargo. This action is
effective on February 8, 2006, and will remain in effect until further
notice.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
On February 7, 2006, an OIE reference laboratory in Padua, Italy,
confirmed an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 in
Nigeria. The outbreak occurred in a commercial poultry farm in Jaji in
Kaduna State, and suspect cases in poultry were reported as early as
January 10, 2006.
Introduction of birds infected with highly pathogenic avian
influenza H5N1 into the United States could lead to outbreaks of
disease among birds and among the human population, a significant
public health threat. Banning the importation of all avian species from
affected countries is an effective means of limiting this threat. HHS/
CDC is therefore taking this action to reduce the chance of
introduction or spread of influenza A/(H5N1) into the United States.
Immediate Action
Therefore, pursuant to 42 CFR 71.32(b), the February 4, 2004, HHS/
CDC is amending the order to add Nigeria to the list of countries
subject to the order's embargo of birds and products derived from
birds. All other portions of the February 4, 2004, order, as further
amended on March 10, 2004, September 28, 2004, and December 29, 2005,
shall remain in effect until further notice.
Dated: March 6, 2006.
Julie Louise Gerberding,
Director, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department
of Health and Human Services.
[FR Doc. E6-3431 Filed 3-9-06; 8:45 am]
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