Asian Longhorned Beetle; Additions to Quarantined Areas in New York, 37775 [E8-15016]

Download as PDF 37775 Rules and Regulations Federal Register Vol. 73, No. 128 Wednesday, July 2, 2008 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–2007–0104] Asian Longhorned Beetle; Additions to Quarantined Areas in New York 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 Asian longhorned beetle regulations by expanding the boundaries of the quarantined areas in New York and restricting the interstate movement of regulated articles from these areas. The interim rule was necessary to prevent the artificial spread of the Asian longhorned beetle to noninfested areas of the United States. DATES: Effective on July 2, 2008, we are adopting as a final rule the interim rule published at 72 FR 46373–46375 on August 20, 2007. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Julie Twardowski, Assistant Staff Officer, Emergency and Domestic Programs, PPQ, APHIS, 4700 River Road Unit 137, Riverdale, MD 20737–1231; (301) 734–5332. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In an interim rule 1 effective and published in the Federal Register on August 20, 2007 (72 FR 46373–46375, Docket No. APHIS 2007–0104), we amended the regulations in § 301.51–3 by adding a portion of the Borough of Richmond in the City of New York, NY, to the list of quarantined areas. Comments on the interim rule were required to be received on or before October 19, 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 without change. 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 72 FR 46373– 46375 on August 20, 2007. I Done in Washington, DC, this 25th day of June 2008. Cindy J. Smith, Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. [FR Doc. E8–15016 Filed 7–1–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–34–P mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with RULES Background The regulations in 7 CFR 301.51–1 through 301.51–9 (referred to below as the regulations) restrict the interstate movement of regulated articles from quarantined areas to prevent the artificial spread of Asian longhorned beetle (ALB) to noninfested areas of the United States. Quarantined areas are listed in § 301.51–3(c) of the regulations. VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:12 Jul 01, 2008 Jkt 214001 1 To view the interim rule, go to https:// www.regulations.gov/fdmspublic/component/ main?main=DocketDetail&d=APHIS-2007-0104. PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2008–0178; Directorate Identifier 2007–NM–366–AD; Amendment 39–15571; AD 2008–13–08] RIN 2120–AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model DHC–8–400 Series 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 another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. 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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 128 (Wednesday, July 2, 2008)]
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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 
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Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 128 / Wednesday, July 2, 2008 / Rules 
and Regulations

[[Page 37775]]



DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

7 CFR Part 301

[Docket No. APHIS-2007-0104]


Asian Longhorned Beetle; Additions to Quarantined Areas in New 
York

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 Asian longhorned beetle regulations by expanding 
the boundaries of the quarantined areas in New York and restricting the 
interstate movement of regulated articles from these areas. The interim 
rule was necessary to prevent the artificial spread of the Asian 
longhorned beetle to noninfested areas of the United States.

DATES: Effective on July 2, 2008, we are adopting as a final rule the 
interim rule published at 72 FR 46373-46375 on August 20, 2007.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Julie Twardowski, Assistant Staff 
Officer, Emergency and Domestic Programs, PPQ, APHIS, 4700 River Road 
Unit 137, Riverdale, MD 20737-1231; (301) 734-5332.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    The regulations in 7 CFR 301.51-1 through 301.51-9 (referred to 
below as the regulations) restrict the interstate movement of regulated 
articles from quarantined areas to prevent the artificial spread of 
Asian longhorned beetle (ALB) to noninfested areas of the United 
States. Quarantined areas are listed in Sec.  301.51-3(c) of the 
regulations.
    In an interim rule \1\ effective and published in the Federal 
Register on August 20, 2007 (72 FR 46373-46375, Docket No. APHIS 2007-
0104), we amended the regulations in Sec.  301.51-3 by adding a portion 
of the Borough of Richmond in the City of New York, NY, 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-2007-0104.
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    Comments on the interim rule were required to be received on or 
before October 19, 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 without change.
    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 46373-46375 on August 20, 2007.

    Done in Washington, DC, this 25th day of June 2008.
Cindy J. Smith,
Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.
 [FR Doc. E8-15016 Filed 7-1-08; 8:45 am]
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