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Amendment of February 4, 2004, Order
To Embargo Birds and Bird Products
Imported From Jordan
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 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 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 H5N1 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
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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 FR
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. Because
of the documentation of highly
pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 in
poultry, HHS/CDC added the following
countries to its embargo: Kazakhstan,
Romania, Russia, Turkey, and Ukraine
on December 29, 2005; Nigeria on
February 8, 2006; Indian on February
22, 2006; Egypt on February 27, 2006;
Niger on March 2, 2006; Albania,
Azerbaijan, Cameroon, and Burma
(Myanmar) on March 15, 2006; Israel on
March 20, 2006; and Afghanistan on
March 21, 2006.
On March 23, 2006, OIE reported
confirmation of highly pathogenic avian
influenza H5N1 in poultry in Jordan. At
this time, HHS/CDC is adding Jordan to
its current embargo. This action is
effective on March 29, 2006, and will
remain in effect until further notice.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
On March 23, 2006, OIE reported
confirmation of highly pathegenic avian
influenza H5N1 in chickens and turkeys
in Kofranja, Jordan.
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
likelihood of introduction or spread of
influenza A H5N1 into the United
States.
Immediate Action
Therefore, pursuant to 42 CFR
71.32(b), HHS/CDC is amending the
February 4, 2004, order to add Jordan 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
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shall remain in effect until further
notice.
Dated: March 30, 2006.
Julie Louise Gerberding,
Director, Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and
Human Services.
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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 Jordan
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 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 H5N1
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 FR 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.
Because of the documentation of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1
in poultry, HHS/CDC added the following countries to its embargo:
Kazakhstan, Romania, Russia, Turkey, and Ukraine on December 29, 2005;
Nigeria on February 8, 2006; Indian on February 22, 2006; Egypt on
February 27, 2006; Niger on March 2, 2006; Albania, Azerbaijan,
Cameroon, and Burma (Myanmar) on March 15, 2006; Israel on March 20,
2006; and Afghanistan on March 21, 2006.
On March 23, 2006, OIE reported confirmation of highly pathogenic
avian influenza H5N1 in poultry in Jordan. At this time, HHS/CDC is
adding Jordan to its current embargo. This action is effective on March
29, 2006, and will remain in effect until further notice.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
On March 23, 2006, OIE reported confirmation of highly pathegenic
avian influenza H5N1 in chickens and turkeys in Kofranja, Jordan.
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 likelihood of
introduction or spread of influenza A H5N1 into the United States.
Immediate Action
Therefore, pursuant to 42 CFR 71.32(b), HHS/CDC is amending the
February 4, 2004, order to add Jordan 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, February 22, 2006, February 27, 2006, March 2, 2006, March 25,
2006, March 20, 2006, and March 21, 2006 shall remain in effect until
further notice.
Dated: March 30, 2006.
Julie Louise Gerberding,
Director, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department
of Health and Human Services.
[FR Doc. 06-3273 Filed 4-6-06; 8:45 am]
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