Pine Shoot Beetle; Additions to Quarantined Areas, 32165 [E7-11276]

Download as PDF 32165 Rules and Regulations Federal Register Vol. 72, No. 112 Tuesday, June 12, 2007 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–2006–0169] Pine Shoot Beetle; Additions to Quarantined Areas Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA. ACTION: Affirmation of interim rule as final rule. AGENCY: In an interim rule 1 effective and published in the Federal Register on February 12, 2007 (72 FR 6433–6435, Docket No. APHIS–2006–0169), we amended the pine shoot beetle regulations in § 301.50–3(c) by adding the entire State of Iowa and two counties, Morris and Somerset, in New Jersey to the list of quarantined areas. Comments on the interim rule were required to be received on or before April 13, 2007. 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 We are adopting as a final rule, without change, an interim rule that amended the pine shoot beetle regulations by adding the entire State of Iowa and two counties in New Jersey, Morris and Somerset, to the list of quarantined areas. We took that action following the detection of pine shoot beetle in these areas. The interim rule was necessary to prevent the spread of pine shoot beetle, a pest of pine trees, into noninfested areas of the United States. SUMMARY: Effective on June 12, 2007, we are adopting as a final rule the interim rule that was published at 72 FR 6433– 6435 on February 12, 2007. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Weyman Fussell, Pine Shoot Beetle Program Manager, Emergency and Domestic Programs, PPQ, APHIS, 4700 River Road Unit 134, Riverdale, MD 20737–1231; (301) 734–5705. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: DATES: 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 72 FR 6433–6435 on February 12, 2007. I Done in Washington, DC, this 6th day of June 2007. Kevin Shea, Acting Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. [FR Doc. E7–11276 Filed 6–11–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–34–P cprice-sewell on PROD1PC67 with RULES Background The regulations in 7 CFR 301.50 through 301.50–10 (referred to below as the regulations) restrict the interstate movement of certain regulated articles from quarantined areas in order to prevent the spread of pine shoot beetle into noninfested areas of the United States. VerDate Aug<31>2005 11:36 Jun 11, 2007 Jkt 211001 1 To view the interim rule, go to https:// www.regulations.gov/fdmspublic/component/ main?main=DocketDetail&d=APHIS–2006–0169. PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service 7 CFR Part 301 [Docket No. APHIS–2007–0072] Black Stem Rust; Addition of RustResistant Varieties Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA. ACTION: Direct final rule. AGENCY: SUMMARY: We are amending the black stem rust quarantine and regulations by adding four varieties to the list of rustresistant Berberis species or cultivars in the regulations. This action will allow for the interstate movement of these newly developed varieties without unnecessary restrictions. DATES: This rule will be effective on August 13, 2007, unless we receive written adverse comments or written notice of intent to submit adverse comments on or before July 12, 2007. If we receive written adverse comments or written notice of intent to submit adverse comments, we will publish a document in the Federal Register withdrawing this rule before the effective date. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by either of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov, select ‘‘Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service’’ from the agency drop-down menu, then click ‘‘Submit.’’ In the Docket ID column, select APHIS–2007– 0072 to submit or view public comments and to view supporting and related materials available electronically. Information on using Regulations.gov, including instructions for accessing documents, submitting comments, and viewing the docket after the close of the comment period, is available through the site’s ‘‘User Tips’’ link. • Postal Mail/Commercial Delivery: Please send four copies of your comment (an original and three copies) to Docket No. APHIS–2007–0072, Regulatory Analysis and Development, PPD, APHIS, Station 3A–03.8, 4700 River Road Unit 118, Riverdale, MD 20737–1238. Please state that your comment refers to Docket No. APHIS– 2007–0072. E:\FR\FM\12JNR1.SGM 12JNR1

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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. 72, No. 112 / Tuesday, June 12, 2007 / Rules 
and Regulations

[[Page 32165]]



DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

7 CFR Part 301

[Docket No. APHIS-2006-0169]


Pine Shoot Beetle; Additions to Quarantined Areas

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 pine shoot beetle regulations by adding the 
entire State of Iowa and two counties in New Jersey, Morris and 
Somerset, to the list of quarantined areas. We took that action 
following the detection of pine shoot beetle in these areas. The 
interim rule was necessary to prevent the spread of pine shoot beetle, 
a pest of pine trees, into noninfested areas of the United States.

DATES: Effective on June 12, 2007, we are adopting as a final rule the 
interim rule that was published at 72 FR 6433-6435 on February 12, 
2007.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Weyman Fussell, Pine Shoot Beetle 
Program Manager, Emergency and Domestic Programs, PPQ, APHIS, 4700 
River Road Unit 134, Riverdale, MD 20737-1231; (301) 734-5705.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    The regulations in 7 CFR 301.50 through 301.50-10 (referred to 
below as the regulations) restrict the interstate movement of certain 
regulated articles from quarantined areas in order to prevent the 
spread of pine shoot beetle into noninfested areas of the United 
States.
    In an interim rule \1\ effective and published in the Federal 
Register on February 12, 2007 (72 FR 6433-6435, Docket No. APHIS-2006-
0169), we amended the pine shoot beetle regulations in Sec.  301.50-
3(c) by adding the entire State of Iowa and two counties, Morris and 
Somerset, in New Jersey to the list of quarantined areas.
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    \1\ To view the interim rule, go to https://www.regulations.gov/
fdmspublic/component/main?main=DocketDetail&d=APHIS-2006-0169.
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    Comments on the interim rule were required to be received on or 
before April 13, 2007. 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 72 
FR 6433-6435 on February 12, 2007.

    Done in Washington, DC, this 6th day of June 2007.
Kevin Shea,
Acting Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.
[FR Doc. E7-11276 Filed 6-11-07; 8:45 am]
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