Amendment of February 4, 2004, Order To Embargo Birds and Bird Products Imported From Burkina Faso, 20110-20111 [E6-5841]

Download as PDF 20110 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 75 / Wednesday, April 19, 2006 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention cchase on PROD1PC60 with NOTICES Amendment of February 4, 2004, Order To Embargo Birds and Bird Products Imported From Pakistan 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 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, VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:09 Apr 18, 2006 Jkt 208001 Romania, Russia, Turkey, and Ukraine on December 29, 2005; Nigeria on February 8, 2006; India 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; Afghanistan on March 21, 2006; Jordan on March 29, 2006; and Burkina Faso on April 10, 2006. On April 4, 2006, OIE reported confirmation of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 in poultry in Pakistan. At this time, HHS/CDC is adding Pakistan to its current embargo. This action is effective on April 10, 2006, and will remain in effect until further notice. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background On March 3, 2006, OIE reported confirmation of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5 type in commercial poultry in Charsada and Abbottabad, Northwest Frontier, Pakistan. H5N1 typing was confirmed by OIE on April 4, 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 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 Pakistan 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 15, 2006; March 20, 2006; March 21, 2006; March 29, 2006; and April 10, 2006, shall remain in effect until further notice. Dated: April 13, 2006. Julie Louise Gerberding, Director, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. [FR Doc. E6–5839 Filed 4–18–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163–18–P PO 00000 Frm 00044 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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 Burkina Faso 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 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, E:\FR\FM\19APN1.SGM 19APN1 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 75 / Wednesday, April 19, 2006 / Notices Romania, Russia, Turkey, and Ukraine on December 29, 2005; Nigeria on February 8, 2006; India 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; Afghanistan on March 21, 2006; and Jordan on March 29, 2006. On April 3, 2006, OIE reported confirmation of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 in guinea fowl in Burkina Faso. USDA added Burkina Faso to their ban on April 5, 2006. At this time, HHS/CDC is adding Burkina Faso to its current embargo. This action is effective on April 10, 2006, and will remain in effect until further notice. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background An outbreak of avian influenza subtype H5N1 in guinea fowl has been ´ reported at Gampela, Kadiogo province, Burkina Faso. 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 cchase on PROD1PC60 with NOTICES Therefore, pursuant to 42 CFR 71.32(b), HHS/CDC is amending the February 4, 2004, order to add Burkina Faso 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 15, 2006; March 20, 2006; March 21, 2006; and March 29, 2006, shall remain in effect until further notice. Dated: April 13, 2006. Julie Louise Gerberding, Director, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. [FR Doc. 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[FR Doc No: E6-5841]


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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 Burkina Faso

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,

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Romania, Russia, Turkey, and Ukraine on December 29, 2005; Nigeria on 
February 8, 2006; India 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; Afghanistan on 
March 21, 2006; and Jordan on March 29, 2006.
    On April 3, 2006, OIE reported confirmation of highly pathogenic 
avian influenza H5N1 in guinea fowl in Burkina Faso. USDA added Burkina 
Faso to their ban on April 5, 2006. At this time, HHS/CDC is adding 
Burkina Faso to its current embargo. This action is effective on April 
10, 2006, and will remain in effect until further notice.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    An outbreak of avian influenza subtype H5N1 in guinea fowl has been 
reported at Gamp[eacute]la, Kadiogo province, Burkina Faso.
    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 Burkina Faso 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 15, 2006; March 20, 2006; March 21, 2006; and March 29, 2006, 
shall remain in effect until further notice.


    Dated: April 13, 2006.
Julie Louise Gerberding,
Director, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department 
of Health and Human Services.
[FR Doc. E6-5841 Filed 4-18-06; 8:45 am]
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