Japanese Beetle; Addition of Iowa to the List of Quarantined States, 56337-56338 [E6-15899]

Download as PDF sroberts on PROD1PC70 with RULES Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 187 / Wednesday, September 27, 2006 / Rules and Regulations The Agency response to the comment is as follows: (1) Postpone the fee increase: The Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 provides for the collection of fees from users of the Federal meat grading and certification services that are approximately equal to the cost of providing service. The hourly fees are established by equitably distributing the program’s projected operating costs over the estimated hours of service—revenue hours—provided to users of the service on a yearly basis. In FY 2005, the MGC Branch incurred a $1.8 million operating loss. Without an hourly fee increase, the MGC Branch is projected to lose an additional $6.5 million through FY 2009 and totally deplete program reserves. By law, the program must recover the cost of providing grading and certification services. Since the Agency has implemented every reasonable measure to reduce expenses, a fee increase is the only avenue available to ensure revenues equal expenses on a sustaining basis. (2) Consider the impact of MGC Branch costs on small meat packers: Voluntary Federal meat grading and certification services are provided to 285 businesses, including 100 livestock slaughterers, 66 facilities that process federally donated products, 62 meat processors, 28 livestock producers and feeders, 9 brokers, 11 trade associations, and 9 State and Federal entities. Eighty seven percent of these businesses qualify as small entities; a company that employs less than 500 employees. Small entities generate approximately 33 percent of the MGC Branch’s revenues and are under no obligation to use voluntary Federal meat grading and certification services provided under the authority of the AMA. AMS is very aware of the impact that fees charged for meat grading and certification services have on all firms. In this regard, AMS attempts to provide cost-effective grading and certification services to small entities through methods which include, but are not limited to, cooperative agreements with States and cross utilization of other Federal employees in the local area. AMS will continue to explore these and other alternatives for providing costeffective grading and certification services to small entities. The second respondent addressed fees charged by the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) for voluntary slaughter inspection services. Accordingly, AMS will not address the comment in this final rule. The comment was forwarded to FSIS for their consideration. VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:20 Sep 26, 2006 Jkt 208001 List of Subjects in 7 CFR Part 54 Food grades and standards, Food labeling, Meat and meat products. I For the reasons set forth in the preamble, it is proposed that 7 CFR part 54 be amended as follows: PART 54—MEATS, PREPARED MEATS, AND MEAT PRODUCTS (GRADING, CERTIFICATION, AND STANDARDS) 1. The authority citation for 7 CFR part 54 continues to read as follows: I Authority: 7 U.S.C. 1621–1627. I 2. Section 54.27 is amended by: § 54.27 [Amended] A. Removing in paragraph (a), ‘‘$64’’ and adding ‘‘$71’’ in its place, removing ‘‘$70’’ and adding ‘‘$78’’ in its place, and removing ‘‘$110’’ and adding ‘‘$122’’ in its place. I B. Removing in paragraph (b), ‘‘$55’’ and adding ‘‘$61’’ in its place, removing ‘‘$70’’ and adding ‘‘$78’’ in its place, and removing ‘‘$110’’ and adding ‘‘$122’’ in its place. I Dated: September 21, 2006. Lloyd C. Day, Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service. [FR Doc. E6–15853 Filed 9–26–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–02–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service 7 CFR Part 301 [Docket No. APHIS–2006–0081] Japanese Beetle; Addition of Iowa to the List of Quarantined States Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA. ACTION: Affirmation of interim rule as final rule. AGENCY: SUMMARY: We are adopting as a final rule, without change, an interim rule that amended the Japanese beetle quarantine and regulations by adding the State of Iowa to the list of quarantined States. That action was necessary to prevent the artificial spread of Japanese beetle into noninfested areas of the United States. DATES: Effective on September 27, 2006, we are adopting as a final rule the interim rule that became effective on June 21, 2006. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. S. Anwar Rizvi, Program Manager, Invasive Species and Pest Management, PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 56337 PPQ, APHIS, 4700 River Road Unit 134, Riverdale, MD 20737–1236; (301) 734– 4313. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background The Japanese beetle (Popillia japonica) feeds on fruits, vegetables, and ornamental plants and is capable of causing damage to over 300 potential hosts. The Japanese beetle quarantine and regulations, contained in 7 CFR 301.48 through 301.48–8 (referred to below as the regulations), quarantine the States of Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and the District of Columbia and restrict the interstate movement of aircraft from regulated airports in these States in order to prevent the artificial spread of the Japanese beetle to noninfested States where the Japanese beetle could become established (referred to as protected States). The list of quarantined States, as well as the list of protected States, can be found in § 301.48. In an interim rule1 effective and published in the Federal Register on June 21, 2006 (71 FR 35491–35493, Docket No. APHIS–2006–0081), we amended the regulations by adding Iowa to the list of quarantined States in § 301.48. Comments on the interim rule were required to be received on or before August 21, 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. 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–2006–0081, then click ‘‘Submit.’’ Clicking on the Docket ID link in the search results page will produce a list of all documents in the docket. E:\FR\FM\27SER1.SGM 27SER1 56338 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 187 / Wednesday, September 27, 2006 / Rules and Regulations 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 35491– 35493 on June 21, 2006. I Done in Washington, DC, this 21st day of September 2006. Elizabeth E. Gaston, Acting Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. [FR Doc. E6–15899 Filed 9–26–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–34–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service 9 CFR Part 93 [Docket No. APHIS–2006–0107] Spring Viremia of Carp; Import Restrictions on Certain Live Fish, Fertilized Eggs, and Gametes Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA. ACTION: Interim rule; delay of effective date. AGENCY: sroberts on PROD1PC70 with RULES SUMMARY: We recently amended the regulations to restrict the importation into the United States of live fish, fertilized eggs, and gametes of fish species that are susceptible to spring viremia of carp, a serious contagious viral disease of carp. That interim rule was scheduled to become effective on September 29, 2006. We are delaying that effective date by 30 days. This delay is needed to give importers and foreign exporters additional time to meet requirements of the rule. DATES: The effective date for the interim rule amending 9 CFR part 93, published at 71 FR 51429, August 30, 2006, is delayed until October 30, 2006. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Peter L. Merrill, Aquaculture Specialist, National Center for Import and Export, VS, APHIS, 4700 River Road Unit 39, Riverdale, MD 20737–1231; (301) 734– 0649; or Dr. Jill B. Rolland, Fishery Biologist, National Center for Animal Health Programs, VS, APHIS, 4700 River Road Unit 46, Riverdale, MD 20737– 1231; (301) 734–7727. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background Spring viremia of carp (SVC) is a disease of certain species of finfish, caused by an eponymous rhabdovirus. The following species are considered VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:20 Sep 26, 2006 Jkt 208001 susceptible to SVC: Common carp, including koi (Cyprinus carpio), grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idellus), silver carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix), bighead carp (Aristichthys nobilis), Crucian carp (Carassius carassius), goldfish (Carassius auratus), tench (Tinca tinca), and sheatfish (Silurus glanis). SVC was first reported in Yugoslavia in 1969 and has since spread to other European countries as well as Asia. SVC is considered extremely contagious, and there are currently no U.S.-approved vaccines or treatments for the virus. On August 30, 2006, we published a final rule in the Federal Register (71 FR 51429–51437) amending 9 CFR part 93 by establishing regulations to restrict the importation into the United States of live fish, fertilized eggs, and gametes of fish species that are susceptible to spring viremia of carp, a serious contagious viral disease of carp. Under that rule, importers of SVC-susceptible species must obtain an import permit and a health certificate from the shipment’s region of origin certifying that the live fish, fertilized eggs, or gametes originated in an SVC-free region. This certification must be supported by ongoing SVC surveillance for 2 years conducted under specific conditions. In addition, live fish, fertlized eggs, and gametes of SVCsusceptible species will be subject to other restrictions that they have not been in the past, such as having to be imported through designated ports of entry and meeting containment requirements for shipments that are in transit through the United States. Importers will also be subject to user fees for obtaining import permits and port of entry inspections. Live cultures of SVC virus, preserved SVC virus viral RNA or DNA, tissue samples containing viable SVC virus, or other specimens intended for diagnostic or research purposes and which contain viable SVC virus will also be allowed importation only under permit in accordance with 9 CFR part 122. Delay in Effective Date Since the rule’s publication, APHIS has received requests from U.S. importers and foreign exporters of these fish species (which include koi and goldfish, two economically important commodities) as well as from a number of foreign government authorities seeking an additional period of time in which to prepare to meet these requirements. In response, we are delaying the effective date until October 30, 2006. PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 Authority: 7 U.S.C. 1622 and 8301–8317; 21 U.S.C. 136 and 136a; 31 U.S.C. 9701; 7 CFR 2.22, 2.80, and 371.4. Done in Washington, DC, this 22nd day of September 2006. W. Ron DeHaven, Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. [FR Doc. 06–8322 Filed 9–26–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–34–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration 9 CFR Part 205 RIN 0580–AA93 Clear Title Technical Changes Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration, USDA. ACTION: Interim rule. AGENCY: SUMMARY: We are issuing this interim rule to allow States to use an approved unique identifier as an alternative to a social security number or taxpayer identification number in their systems providing clear title information. We are making additional changes to the clear title regulations as required by amendments made by the 2002 Farm Bill. The primary effect of these changes will be to protect the identity of the producers of farm products. Secondary effects of the technical changes will be to improve the operation of the program and provide the States with more flexibility. DATES: Effective Date: September 27, 2006. Comment Date: We will consider comments that we receive by November 27, 2006. ADDRESSES: We invite you to submit comments on this rule. You may submit comments by any of the following methods: • E-Mail: Send comments via electronic mail to comments.gipsa@usda.gov. • Mail: Send hardcopy written comments to Tess Butler, GIPSA, USDA, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Room 1647–S, Washington, DC 20250–3604. • Fax: Send comments by facsimile transmission to: (202) 690–2755. • Hand Delivery or Courier: Deliver comments to: Tess Butler, GIPSA, USDA, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Room 1647–S, Washington, DC 20250–3604. • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulation.gov. Follow the on-line instruction for submitting comments. E:\FR\FM\27SER1.SGM 27SER1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 187 (Wednesday, September 27, 2006)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 56337-56338]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-15899]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

7 CFR Part 301

[Docket No. APHIS-2006-0081]


Japanese Beetle; Addition of Iowa to the List of Quarantined 
States

AGENCY: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA.

ACTION: Affirmation 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 Japanese beetle quarantine and regulations by 
adding the State of Iowa to the list of quarantined States. That action 
was necessary to prevent the artificial spread of Japanese beetle into 
noninfested areas of the United States.

DATES: Effective on September 27, 2006, we are adopting as a final rule 
the interim rule that became effective on June 21, 2006.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. S. Anwar Rizvi, Program Manager, 
Invasive Species and Pest Management, PPQ, APHIS, 4700 River Road Unit 
134, Riverdale, MD 20737-1236; (301) 734-4313.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    The Japanese beetle (Popillia japonica) feeds on fruits, 
vegetables, and ornamental plants and is capable of causing damage to 
over 300 potential hosts. The Japanese beetle quarantine and 
regulations, contained in 7 CFR 301.48 through 301.48-8 (referred to 
below as the regulations), quarantine the States of Alabama, Arkansas, 
Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, 
Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, 
New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, 
South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, 
and the District of Columbia and restrict the interstate movement of 
aircraft from regulated airports in these States in order to prevent 
the artificial spread of the Japanese beetle to noninfested States 
where the Japanese beetle could become established (referred to as 
protected States). The list of quarantined States, as well as the list 
of protected States, can be found in Sec.  301.48.
    In an interim rule\1\ effective and published in the Federal 
Register on June 21, 2006 (71 FR 35491-35493, Docket No. APHIS-2006-
0081), we amended the regulations by adding Iowa to the list of 
quarantined States in Sec.  301.48.
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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-2006-0081, then click 
``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 August 21, 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.

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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 35491-35493 on June 21, 2006.

    Done in Washington, DC, this 21st day of September 2006.
Elizabeth E. Gaston,
Acting Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.
[FR Doc. E6-15899 Filed 9-26-06; 8:45 am]
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