Add the Republic of Georgia to List of Regions Where African Swine Fever Exists, 53101-53102 [E7-18315]

Download as PDF 53101 Rules and Regulations Federal Register Vol. 72, No. 180 Tuesday, September 18, 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 9 CFR Part 94 [Docket No. APHIS–2007–0108] Add the Republic of Georgia to List of Regions Where African Swine Fever Exists Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA. ACTION: Interim rule and request for comments. mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with RULES AGENCY: SUMMARY: We are amending the regulations concerning the importation of animals and animal products by adding the Republic of Georgia to the list of regions where African swine fever exists. We are taking this action because outbreaks of African swine fever have been confirmed in various locations throughout Georgia. This action will restrict the importation of pork and pork products into the United States from Georgia and is necessary to prevent the introduction of African swine fever into the United States. DATES: This interim rule is effective retroactively to June 5, 2007. We will consider all comments that we receive on or before November 19, 2007. 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– 0108 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 VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:27 Sep 17, 2007 Jkt 211001 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–2007–0108, 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– 2007–0108. Reading Room: You may read any comments that we receive on this docket in our reading room. The reading room is located in room 1141 of the USDA South Building, 14th Street and Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC. Normal reading room hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except holidays. To be sure someone is there to help you, please call (202) 690–2817 before coming. Other Information: Additional information about APHIS and its programs is available on the Internet at https://www.aphis.usda.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Javier Vargas, Animal Scientist, Regionalization Evaluation Services Staff, National Center for Import and Export, VS, APHIS, 4700 River Road Unit 38, Riverdale, MD 20737–1231; (301) 734–0756. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background The regulations in 9 CFR part 94 (referred to below as the regulations) govern the importation of specified animals and animal products to prevent the introduction into the United States of various animal diseases, including rinderpest, foot-and-mouth disease, bovine spongiform encephalopathy, swine vesicular disease, classical swine fever, and African swine fever (ASF). These are dangerous and destructive communicable diseases of ruminants and swine. Section 94.8 of the regulations lists regions of the world where ASF exists or is reasonably believed to exist and imposes restrictions on the importation of pork and pork products into the United States from those regions. On June 5, 2007, the Republic of Georgia reported to the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) 11 outbreaks of ASF in various areas throughout the country. The source of PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 the outbreak is unknown. Therefore, in order to prevent the introduction of ASF into the United States, we are amending the regulations by adding Georgia to the list of regions in § 94.8 where ASF exists or is reasonably believed to exist. As a result of this action, the importation into the United States of pork or pork products from Georgia will be restricted. We are imposing this restriction retroactively to June 5, 2007, which is that the presence of ASF in Georgia was confirmed. Emergency Action This rulemaking is necessary on an emergency basis to prevent the introduction of ASF into the United States. Under these circumstances, the Administrator has determined that prior notice and opportunity for public comment are contrary to the public interest and that there is good cause under 5 U.S.C. 553 for making this rule effective less than 30 days after publication in the Federal Register. We will consider comments we receive during the comment period for this interim rule (see DATES above). After the comment period closes, we will publish another document in the Federal Register. The document will include a discussion of any comments we receive and any amendments we are making to the rule. Executive Order 12866 and Regulatory Flexibility Act This interim rule has been reviewed under Executive Order 12866. For this action, the Office of Management and Budget has waived its review under Executive Order 12866. This interim rule amends the regulations by adding the Republic of Georgia to the list of regions in which ASF exists. This action is necessary on an emergency basis to prevent the introduction of ASF into the United States. The rule will restrict the importation of pork and pork products from Georgia. Georgia is a net importer of swine and swine products. The country’s exports of pork products represent less than 0.1 percent of the world export of these products. The United States, Canada, and Mexico did not import any pork or pork products from Georgia during the period of January 2006 through March 2007. Since no pork or pork products have been imported into the United States from Georgia during this time E:\FR\FM\18SER1.SGM 18SER1 53102 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 180 / Tuesday, September 18, 2007 / Rules and Regulations period, it is unlikely that this interim rule will have any substantial effects on trade, or on large or small businesses. Under these circumstances, the Administrator of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has determined that this action will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Executive Order 12988 Airworthiness Directives; Pacific Aerospace Corporation, Ltd. Model 750XL Airplanes This rule has been reviewed under Executive Order 12988, Civil Justice Reform. This rule: (1) Preempts all State and local laws and regulations that are inconsistent with this rule; (2) has retroactive effect to June 5, 2007; and (3) does not require administrative proceedings before parties may file suit in court challenging this rule. Paperwork Reduction Act This interim rule contains no information collection or recordkeeping requirements under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.). List of Subjects in 9 CFR Part 94 Animal diseases, Imports, Livestock, Meat and meat products, Milk, Poultry and poultry products, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. Accordingly, we are amending 9 CFR part 94 as follows: I PART 94—RINDERPEST, FOOT-ANDMOUTH DISEASE, FOWL PEST (FOWL PLAGUE), EXOTIC NEWCASTLE DISEASE, AFRICAN SWINE FEVER, CLASSICAL SWINE FEVER, AND BOVINE SPONGIFORM ENCEPHALOPATHY: PROHIBITED AND RESTRICTED IMPORTATIONS 1. The authority citation for part 94 continues to read as follows: I Authority: 7 U.S.C. 450, 7701–7772, 7781– 7786, and 8301–8317; 21 U.S.C. 136 and 136a; 31 U.S.C. 9701; 7 CFR 2.22, 2.80, and 371.4. § 94.8 [Amended]. 2. In § 94.8, the introductory text is amended by adding the word ‘‘Georgia,’’ after the word ‘‘Cuba.’’ mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with RULES I Done in Washington, DC, this 12th day of September 2007. Kevin Shea, Acting Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. [FR Doc. E7–18315 Filed 9–17–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–34–P VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:27 Sep 17, 2007 Jkt 211001 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2007–27864; Directorate Identifier 2007–CE–038–AD; Amendment 39–15161; AD 2007–17–03] RIN 2120–AA64 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule; correction. AGENCY: Discussion On August 8, 2007, the FAA issued AD 2007–17–03, Amendment 39–15161 (72 FR 46541, August 21, 2007), which applies to certain Pacific Aerospace Corporation Ltd Model 750XL airplanes. AD 2007–17–03 requires you to inspect the inboard end of the rear spar for security of the blind rivets, inspecting the radii of the rear spar upper and lower flanges for cracking, inspecting the aft flange of the inboard rib for cracking, replacing the rear spar if cracks are found in any of the inspections, and replacing rear spar blind rivets with bolts or rivets. The paragraph following the section heading Frm 00002 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 Need for the Correction This correction is needed to specify the paragraph designator for the paragraph that follows the Materials Incorporated by Reference section heading. Correction of Publication Accordingly, the publication of August 21, 2007 (72 FR 46541), of Amendment 39–15161; AD 2007–17–03 which was the subject of FR Doc. E7– 15978, is corrected as follows: I SUMMARY: This document makes a correction to Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2007–17–03, which was published in the Federal Register on August 21, 2007 (72 FR 46541), and applies to certain Pacific Aerospace Corporation Ltd Model 750XL airplanes. AD 2007– 17–03 requires inspecting the inboard end of the rear spar for security of the blind rivets, inspecting the radii of the rear spar upper and lower flanges for cracking, inspecting the aft flange of the inboard rib for cracking, replacing the rear spar if cracks are found in any of the inspections, and replacing rear spar blind rivets with bolts or rivets. The paragraph following the section heading Materials Incorporated by Reference does not have a paragraph designator. This document corrects that paragraph by inserting the paragraph designator ‘‘(i)’’ preceding the paragraph text. DATES: The effective date of this AD (2007–17–03) remains September 25, 2007. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Karl Schletzbaum, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329–4146; fax: (816) 329–4090. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PO 00000 Materials Incorporated by Reference does not have a paragraph designator. This document corrects that paragraph by inserting the paragraph designator ‘‘(i)’’ preceding the paragraph text. § 39.13 [Corrected] On page 46542, in the second column, at the beginning of the paragraph following the Materials Incorporated by Reference section heading, the paragraph designator (i), indented two spaces, precedes the paragraph. Action is taken herein to correct this reference in AD 2007–17–03 and to add this AD correction to § 39.13 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 39.13). The effective date remains September 25, 2007. I Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on September 10, 2007. Kim Smith, Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E7–18136 Filed 9–17–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2007–28372; Directorate Identifier 2007–NM–080–AD; Amendment 39–15194; AD 2007–19–04] RIN 2120–AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300F4–605R and A300F4–622R Airplanes Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule. AGENCY: SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of E:\FR\FM\18SER1.SGM 18SER1

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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

9 CFR Part 94

[Docket No. APHIS-2007-0108]


Add the Republic of Georgia to List of Regions Where African 
Swine Fever Exists

AGENCY: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA.

ACTION: Interim rule and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: We are amending the regulations concerning the importation of 
animals and animal products by adding the Republic of Georgia to the 
list of regions where African swine fever exists. We are taking this 
action because outbreaks of African swine fever have been confirmed in 
various locations throughout Georgia. This action will restrict the 
importation of pork and pork products into the United States from 
Georgia and is necessary to prevent the introduction of African swine 
fever into the United States.

DATES: This interim rule is effective retroactively to June 5, 2007. We 
will consider all comments that we receive on or before November 19, 
2007.

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-2007-0108 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-
2007-0108, 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-2007-0108.
    Reading Room: You may read any comments that we receive on this 
docket in our reading room. The reading room is located in room 1141 of 
the USDA South Building, 14th Street and Independence Avenue SW., 
Washington, DC. Normal reading room hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 
Monday through Friday, except holidays. To be sure someone is there to 
help you, please call (202) 690-2817 before coming.
    Other Information: Additional information about APHIS and its 
programs is available on the Internet at https://www.aphis.usda.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Javier Vargas, Animal Scientist, 
Regionalization Evaluation Services Staff, National Center for Import 
and Export, VS, APHIS, 4700 River Road Unit 38, Riverdale, MD 20737-
1231; (301) 734-0756.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    The regulations in 9 CFR part 94 (referred to below as the 
regulations) govern the importation of specified animals and animal 
products to prevent the introduction into the United States of various 
animal diseases, including rinderpest, foot-and-mouth disease, bovine 
spongiform encephalopathy, swine vesicular disease, classical swine 
fever, and African swine fever (ASF). These are dangerous and 
destructive communicable diseases of ruminants and swine.
    Section 94.8 of the regulations lists regions of the world where 
ASF exists or is reasonably believed to exist and imposes restrictions 
on the importation of pork and pork products into the United States 
from those regions.
    On June 5, 2007, the Republic of Georgia reported to the World 
Organization for Animal Health (OIE) 11 outbreaks of ASF in various 
areas throughout the country. The source of the outbreak is unknown. 
Therefore, in order to prevent the introduction of ASF into the United 
States, we are amending the regulations by adding Georgia to the list 
of regions in Sec.  94.8 where ASF exists or is reasonably believed to 
exist. As a result of this action, the importation into the United 
States of pork or pork products from Georgia will be restricted. We are 
imposing this restriction retroactively to June 5, 2007, which is that 
the presence of ASF in Georgia was confirmed.

Emergency Action

    This rulemaking is necessary on an emergency basis to prevent the 
introduction of ASF into the United States. Under these circumstances, 
the Administrator has determined that prior notice and opportunity for 
public comment are contrary to the public interest and that there is 
good cause under 5 U.S.C. 553 for making this rule effective less than 
30 days after publication in the Federal Register.
    We will consider comments we receive during the comment period for 
this interim rule (see DATES above). After the comment period closes, 
we will publish another document in the Federal Register. The document 
will include a discussion of any comments we receive and any amendments 
we are making to the rule.

Executive Order 12866 and Regulatory Flexibility Act

    This interim rule has been reviewed under Executive Order 12866. 
For this action, the Office of Management and Budget has waived its 
review under Executive Order 12866.
    This interim rule amends the regulations by adding the Republic of 
Georgia to the list of regions in which ASF exists. This action is 
necessary on an emergency basis to prevent the introduction of ASF into 
the United States.
    The rule will restrict the importation of pork and pork products 
from Georgia. Georgia is a net importer of swine and swine products. 
The country's exports of pork products represent less than 0.1 percent 
of the world export of these products. The United States, Canada, and 
Mexico did not import any pork or pork products from Georgia during the 
period of January 2006 through March 2007. Since no pork or pork 
products have been imported into the United States from Georgia during 
this time

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period, it is unlikely that this interim rule will have any substantial 
effects on trade, or on large or small businesses.
    Under these circumstances, the Administrator of the Animal and 
Plant Health Inspection Service has determined that this action will 
not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small 
entities.

Executive Order 12988

    This rule has been reviewed under Executive Order 12988, Civil 
Justice Reform. This rule: (1) Preempts all State and local laws and 
regulations that are inconsistent with this rule; (2) has retroactive 
effect to June 5, 2007; and (3) does not require administrative 
proceedings before parties may file suit in court challenging this 
rule.

Paperwork Reduction Act

    This interim rule contains no information collection or 
recordkeeping requirements under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 
(44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.).

List of Subjects in 9 CFR Part 94

    Animal diseases, Imports, Livestock, Meat and meat products, Milk, 
Poultry and poultry products, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

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Accordingly, we are amending 9 CFR part 94 as follows:

PART 94--RINDERPEST, FOOT-AND-MOUTH DISEASE, FOWL PEST (FOWL 
PLAGUE), EXOTIC NEWCASTLE DISEASE, AFRICAN SWINE FEVER, CLASSICAL 
SWINE FEVER, AND BOVINE SPONGIFORM ENCEPHALOPATHY: PROHIBITED AND 
RESTRICTED IMPORTATIONS

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1. The authority citation for part 94 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 7 U.S.C. 450, 7701-7772, 7781-7786, and 8301-8317; 21 
U.S.C. 136 and 136a; 31 U.S.C. 9701; 7 CFR 2.22, 2.80, and 371.4.


Sec.  94.8  [Amended].

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2. In Sec.  94.8, the introductory text is amended by adding the word 
``Georgia,'' after the word ``Cuba.''

    Done in Washington, DC, this 12th day of September 2007.
Kevin Shea,
Acting Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.
 [FR Doc. E7-18315 Filed 9-17-07; 8:45 am]
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