Gypsy Moth Generally Infested Areas; Ohio, West Virginia, and Wisconsin, 51713 [06-7308]

Download as PDF 51713 Rules and Regulations Federal Register Vol. 71, No. 169 Thursday, August 31, 2006 This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains regulatory documents having general applicability and legal effect, most of which are keyed to and codified in the Code of Federal Regulations, which is published under 50 titles pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 1510. The Code of Federal Regulations is sold by the Superintendent of Documents. Prices of new books are listed in the first FEDERAL REGISTER issue of each week. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service 7 CFR Part 301 [Docket No. APHIS–2006–0029] Gypsy Moth Generally Infested Areas; Ohio, West Virginia, and Wisconsin Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA. ACTION: Adoption of interim rule as final rule. AGENCY: SUMMARY: We are adopting as a final rule, without change, an interim rule that amended the gypsy moth regulations by adding one county in Ohio, one county in West Virginia, and two counties in Wisconsin to the list of generally infested areas based on the detection of infestations of gypsy moth in those counties. As a result of the interim rule, the interstate movement of regulated articles from those areas is restricted. The interim rule was necessary to prevent the artificial spread of the gypsy moth to noninfested States. DATES: Effective on August 31, 2006, we are adopting as a final rule the interim rule that became effective on April 28, 2006. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Weyman Fussell, Program Manager, Pest Detection and Management Programs, PPQ, APHIS, 4700 River Road Unit 134, Riverdale, MD 20737–1236; (301) 734– 5705. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: articles from generally infested areas to prevent the artificial spread of the gypsy moth. In an interim rule 1 effective and published in the Federal Register on April 28, 2006 (71 FR 25063–25064, Docket No. APHIS–2006–0029), we amended the regulations by adding one county in Ohio, one county in West Virginia, and two counties in Wisconsin to the list of generally infested areas in § 301.45–3. Comments on the interim rule were required to be received on or before June 27, 2006. We did not receive any comments. Therefore, for the reasons given in the interim rule, we are adopting the interim rule as a final rule. This action also affirms the information contained in the interim rule concerning Executive Order 12866 and the Regulatory Flexibility Act, Executive Orders 12372 and 12988, and the Paperwork Reduction Act. Further, for this action, the Office of Management and Budget has waived its review under Executive Order 12866. erjones on PROD1PC72 with RULES 14 CFR Part 1274 RIN 2700–AD28 NASA Grant and Cooperative Agreement Handbook—Resource Sharing Requirements National Aeronautics and Space Administration. ACTION: Final rule. AGENCY: SUMMARY: This final rule amends the NASA Grant Handbook section, ‘‘Resource Sharing Requirements’’ to add the word percent behind the blanks and add a place to identify the share dollars for the funding and non-cash contributions by both parties. DATES: Effective Date: This final rule is effective August 31, 2006. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jamiel C. Commodore, NASA, Office of Procurement, Contract Management Division; (202) 358–0302; e-mail: Jamiel.C.Commodore@nasa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: List of Subjects in 7 CFR Part 301 A. Background Agricultural commodities, Plant diseases and pests, Quarantine, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Transportation. The NASA Grant Handbook at § 1274.904 identifies how NASA and a Cooperative Agreement recipient will share in providing the resources necessary to perform a cooperative agreement. Currently, the provision contains two blanks that do not identify the unit of measure associated with the blanks and does not provide a space for the associated dollar amounts. This final rule makes the corrective editorial changes. PART 301—DOMESTIC QUARANTINE NOTICES Accordingly, we are adopting as a final rule, without change, the interim rule that amended 7 CFR part 301 and that was published at 71 FR 25063– 25064 on April 28, 2006. I Done in Washington, DC, this 25th day of August 2006. Kevin Shea, Acting Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. [FR Doc. 06–7308 Filed 8–30–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–34–P Background B. Regulatory Flexibility Act NASA certifies that this final rule will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities within the meaning of the Regulatory Flexibility Act, 5 U.S.C. 601 et seq., because the changes merely make editorial corrections to existing coverage in the Grant Handbook. C. Paperwork Reduction Act The gypsy moth, Lymantria dispar (Linnaeus), is a destructive pest of forest and shade trees. The gypsy moth regulations (contained in 7 CFR 301.45 through 301.45–12 and referred to below as the regulations) restrict the interstate movement of regulated VerDate Aug<31>2005 NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION 15:29 Aug 30, 2006 Jkt 208001 1 To view the interim rule, go to https:// www.regulations.gov, click on the ‘‘Advanced Search’’ tab, and select ‘‘Docket Search.’’ In the Docket ID field, enter APHIS–2006–0029, then click on ‘‘Submit.’’ Clicking on the Docket ID link in the search results page will produce a list of all documents in the docket. PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 The Paperwork Reduction Act does not apply because this rule does not impose any new recordkeeping or information collection requirements, or collection of information from offerors, contractors, or members of the public that require the approval of the Office of E:\FR\FM\31AUR1.SGM 31AUR1

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This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains regulatory documents 
having general applicability and legal effect, most of which are keyed 
to and codified in the Code of Federal Regulations, which is published 
under 50 titles pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 1510.

The Code of Federal Regulations is sold by the Superintendent of Documents. 
Prices of new books are listed in the first FEDERAL REGISTER issue of each 
week.

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Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 169 / Thursday, August 31, 2006 / 
Rules and Regulations

[[Page 51713]]



DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

7 CFR Part 301

[Docket No. APHIS-2006-0029]


Gypsy Moth Generally Infested Areas; Ohio, West Virginia, and 
Wisconsin

AGENCY: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA.

ACTION: Adoption of interim rule as final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting as a final rule, without change, an interim 
rule that amended the gypsy moth regulations by adding one county in 
Ohio, one county in West Virginia, and two counties in Wisconsin to the 
list of generally infested areas based on the detection of infestations 
of gypsy moth in those counties. As a result of the interim rule, the 
interstate movement of regulated articles from those areas is 
restricted. The interim rule was necessary to prevent the artificial 
spread of the gypsy moth to noninfested States.

DATES: Effective on August 31, 2006, we are adopting as a final rule 
the interim rule that became effective on April 28, 2006.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Weyman Fussell, Program Manager, 
Pest Detection and Management Programs, PPQ, APHIS, 4700 River Road 
Unit 134, Riverdale, MD 20737-1236; (301) 734-5705.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    The gypsy moth, Lymantria dispar (Linnaeus), is a destructive pest 
of forest and shade trees. The gypsy moth regulations (contained in 7 
CFR 301.45 through 301.45-12 and referred to below as the regulations) 
restrict the interstate movement of regulated articles from generally 
infested areas to prevent the artificial spread of the gypsy moth.
    In an interim rule \1\ effective and published in the Federal 
Register on April 28, 2006 (71 FR 25063-25064, Docket No. APHIS-2006-
0029), we amended the regulations by adding one county in Ohio, one 
county in West Virginia, and two counties in Wisconsin to the list of 
generally infested areas in Sec.  301.45-3.
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    \1\ To view the interim rule, go to https://www.regulations.gov, 
click on the ``Advanced Search'' tab, and select ``Docket Search.'' 
In the Docket ID field, enter APHIS-2006-0029, then click on 
``Submit.'' Clicking on the Docket ID link in the search results 
page will produce a list of all documents in the docket.
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    Comments on the interim rule were required to be received on or 
before June 27, 2006. We did not receive any comments. Therefore, for 
the reasons given in the interim rule, we are adopting the interim rule 
as a final rule.
    This action also affirms the information contained in the interim 
rule concerning Executive Order 12866 and the Regulatory Flexibility 
Act, Executive Orders 12372 and 12988, and the Paperwork Reduction Act.
    Further, for this action, the Office of Management and Budget has 
waived its review under Executive Order 12866.

List of Subjects in 7 CFR Part 301

    Agricultural commodities, Plant diseases and pests, Quarantine, 
Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Transportation.

PART 301--DOMESTIC QUARANTINE NOTICES

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Accordingly, we are adopting as a final rule, without change, the 
interim rule that amended 7 CFR part 301 and that was published at 71 
FR 25063-25064 on April 28, 2006.

    Done in Washington, DC, this 25th day of August 2006.
Kevin Shea,
Acting Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.
[FR Doc. 06-7308 Filed 8-30-06; 8:45 am]
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