Emerald Ash Borer; Quarantined Areas; MI, 4945 [E7-1720]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 22 / Friday, February 2, 2007 / Rules and Regulations § 689.9 Dispositions (c) * * * (1) In cases in which debarment is considered by OIG to be an appropriate disposition, the case will be referred to the debarring official pursuant to 2 CFR part 180 and the procedures of 2 CFR part 180 will be followed, but: * * * * * Lawrence Rudolph, General Counsel. [FR Doc. E7–1419 Filed 2–1–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7555–01–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service 7 CFR Part 301 [Docket No. APHIS–2006–0131] Emerald Ash Borer; Quarantined Areas; MI 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 emerald ash borer regulations by adding areas in Michigan to the list of areas quarantined because of emerald ash borer. As a result of that action, the interstate movement of regulated articles from those areas is restricted. The interim rule was necessary to prevent the artificial spread of the emerald ash borer from infested areas in the State of Michigan into noninfested areas of the United States. DATES: Effective on February 2, 2007, we are adopting as a final rule the interim rule published at 71 FR 57871–57873 on October 2, 2006. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Deborah McPartlan, Operations Officer, Pest Detection and Management Programs, PPQ, APHIS, 4700 River Road Unit 134, Riverdale, MD 20737–1236; (301) 734–4387. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: ycherry on PROD1PC64 with RULES Background The emerald ash borer (EAB) (Agrilus planipennis) is a destructive woodboring insect that attacks ash trees (Fraxinus spp., including green ash, white ash, black ash, and several horticultural varieties of ash). The insect, which is indigenous to Asia and known to occur in China, Korea, Japan, Mongolia, the Russian Far East, Taiwan, and Canada, eventually kills healthy ash VerDate Aug<31>2005 14:10 Feb 01, 2007 Jkt 211001 trees after it bores beneath their bark and disrupts their vascular tissues. The EAB regulations in 7 CFR 301.53– 1 through 301.53–9 (referred to below as the regulations) restrict the interstate movement of regulated articles from quarantined areas to prevent the artificial spread of EAB to noninfested areas of the United States. Portions of the States of Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio are already designated as quarantined areas. In an interim rule 1 effective September 25, 2006, and published in the Federal Register on October 2, 2006 (71 FR 57871–57873, Docket No. APHIS–2006–0131), we amended the EAB regulations in § 301.53–3(c) by designating the entire Lower Peninsula of Michigan as a quarantined area. That action was necessary to prevent the artificial spread of the EAB from infested areas in the State of Michigan into noninfested areas of the United States. Comments on the interim rule were required to be received on or before December 1, 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 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 57871– 57873 on October 2, 2006. I Done in Washington, DC, this 29th day of January 2007. Kevin Shea, Acting Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. [FR Doc. E7–1720 Filed 2–1–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–34–P 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–2006–0131, then click ‘‘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 00003 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 4945 NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION 10 CFR Part 73 RIN AI04 Relief From Fingerprinting and Criminal History Records Checks Nuclear Regulatory Commission. ACTION: Final rule. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC or Commission) is issuing new regulations to relieve certain categories of individuals from the requirement to undergo fingerprinting, identification, and criminal history records checks under section 149 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, (AEA) before being permitted unescorted access to radioactive materials or other property subject to regulation by the Commission that the Commission determines to be of such significance to the public health and safety or the common defense and security as to warrant such checks. DATES: This final rule is effective on February 2, 2007. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jared K. Heck, Attorney, Office of the General Counsel, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555–0001, telephone (301) 415– 1623, e-mail jkh3@nrc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background II. Need for Rule III. Analysis of Rule IV. Basis for Immediate Effectiveness and Dispensing With Notice and Comment V. Voluntary Consensus Standards VI. Finding of No Significant Impact: Availability VII. Paperwork Reduction Act Statement VIII. Regulatory Analysis IX. Backfit Analysis X. Congressional Review Act I. Background On August 8, 2005, Congress enacted legislation that authorized the Commission to impose new requirements governing unescorted access to certain radioactive material and other property subject to regulation by the Commission. Specifically, section 652 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, Pub. L. 109–58, which amended AEA section 149, requires the Commission to ensure that ‘‘any individual’’ who is permitted unescorted access to ‘‘radioactive material or other property subject to regulation by the Commission that the Commission determines to be of such significance to the public health and safety or the common defense and E:\FR\FM\02FER1.SGM 02FER1

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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 22 (Friday, February 2, 2007)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 4945]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-1720]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

7 CFR Part 301

[Docket No. APHIS-2006-0131]


Emerald Ash Borer; Quarantined Areas; MI

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 emerald ash borer regulations by adding areas in 
Michigan to the list of areas quarantined because of emerald ash borer. 
As a result of that action, the interstate movement of regulated 
articles from those areas is restricted. The interim rule was necessary 
to prevent the artificial spread of the emerald ash borer from infested 
areas in the State of Michigan into noninfested areas of the United 
States.

DATES: Effective on February 2, 2007, we are adopting as a final rule 
the interim rule published at 71 FR 57871-57873 on October 2, 2006.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Deborah McPartlan, Operations 
Officer, Pest Detection and Management Programs, PPQ, APHIS, 4700 River 
Road Unit 134, Riverdale, MD 20737-1236; (301) 734-4387.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    The emerald ash borer (EAB) (Agrilus planipennis) is a destructive 
wood-boring insect that attacks ash trees (Fraxinus spp., including 
green ash, white ash, black ash, and several horticultural varieties of 
ash). The insect, which is indigenous to Asia and known to occur in 
China, Korea, Japan, Mongolia, the Russian Far East, Taiwan, and 
Canada, eventually kills healthy ash trees after it bores beneath their 
bark and disrupts their vascular tissues.
    The EAB regulations in 7 CFR 301.53-1 through 301.53-9 (referred to 
below as the regulations) restrict the interstate movement of regulated 
articles from quarantined areas to prevent the artificial spread of EAB 
to noninfested areas of the United States. Portions of the States of 
Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio are already designated as quarantined 
areas.
    In an interim rule \1\ effective September 25, 2006, and published 
in the Federal Register on October 2, 2006 (71 FR 57871-57873, Docket 
No. APHIS-2006-0131), we amended the EAB regulations in Sec.  301.53-
3(c) by designating the entire Lower Peninsula of Michigan as a 
quarantined area. That action was necessary to prevent the artificial 
spread of the EAB from infested areas in the State of Michigan into 
noninfested areas of the United States.
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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-2006-0131, 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 December 1, 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 57871-57873 on October 2, 2006.

    Done in Washington, DC, this 29th day of January 2007.
Kevin Shea,
Acting Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.
[FR Doc. E7-1720 Filed 2-1-07; 8:45 am]
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