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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 74 FR 47999–
48001 on September 21, 2009.
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Done in Washington, DC, this 4th day of
January 2011.
Kevin Shea,
Acting Administrator, Animal and Plant
Health Inspection Service.
[FR Doc. 2011–227 Filed 1–7–11; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Animal and Plant Health Inspection
Service
7 CFR Part 301
[Docket No. APHIS–2008–0111]
Pine Shoot Beetle; Additions to
Quarantined Areas
Animal and Plant Health
Inspection Service, USDA.
ACTION: Affirmation of interim rule as
final rule.
AGENCY:
We are adopting as a final
rule, without change, an interim rule
that amended the pine shoot beetle
(PSB) regulations by adding the entire
State of Ohio and counties in Maine and
Indiana to the list of quarantined areas
following the detection of PSB in those
areas. The interim rule was necessary to
prevent the spread of PSB, a pest of pine
trees, into noninfested areas of the
United States.
DATES: Effective on January 10, 2011, we
are adopting as a final rule the interim
rule published at 74 FR 48003–48005 on
September 21, 2009.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr.
Brendon Reardon, National Program
Manager, Emergency and Domestic
Programs, PPQ, APHIS, 4700 River Road
Unit 26, Riverdale, MD 20737–1231;
(301) 734–5705.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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SUMMARY:
Background
Pine shoot beetle (PSB) is a
destructive forest pest that attacks both
managed and natural stands of pine and
especially affects weak and dying trees.
The beetle has been found in a variety
of pine species (Pinus spp.) in the
United States. Scotch pine (P. sylvestris)
is the pest’s preferred host. PSB has
been reported to also occasionally attack
other conifers such as fir (Abies spp.)
and spruce (Picea spp.) at low levels.
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During ‘‘shoot feeding,’’ young beetles
tunnel into the center of pine shoots
(usually those from the current year’s
growth), causing stunted and distorted
growth in host trees. Large infestations
of PSB typically kill most of the lateral
shoots near the tops of trees. In
addition, PSB is a vector of several
diseases of pine trees.
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 PSB into
noninfested areas of the United States.
In an interim rule 1 effective and
published in the Federal Register on
September 21, 2009 (74 FR 48003–
48005, Docket No. APHIS–2008–0111),
we amended the regulations by adding
the entire State of Ohio and counties in
Maine and Indiana to the list of
quarantined areas in § 301.50–3(c).
Comments on the interim rule were
required to be received on or before
November 20, 2009. 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 74 FR 48003–
48005, on September 21, 2009.
■
Done in Washington, DC, this 4th day of
January 2011.
Kevin Shea,
Acting Administrator, Animal and Plant
Health Inspection Service.
[FR Doc. 2011–230 Filed 1–7–11; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
7 CFR Part 301
[Docket No. APHIS-2008-0111]
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 (PSB) regulations by adding the
entire State of Ohio and counties in Maine and Indiana to the list of
quarantined areas following the detection of PSB in those areas. The
interim rule was necessary to prevent the spread of PSB, a pest of pine
trees, into noninfested areas of the United States.
DATES: Effective on January 10, 2011, we are adopting as a final rule
the interim rule published at 74 FR 48003-48005 on September 21, 2009.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Brendon Reardon, National Program
Manager, Emergency and Domestic Programs, PPQ, APHIS, 4700 River Road
Unit 26, Riverdale, MD 20737-1231; (301) 734-5705.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
Pine shoot beetle (PSB) is a destructive forest pest that attacks
both managed and natural stands of pine and especially affects weak and
dying trees. The beetle has been found in a variety of pine species
(Pinus spp.) in the United States. Scotch pine (P. sylvestris) is the
pest's preferred host. PSB has been reported to also occasionally
attack other conifers such as fir (Abies spp.) and spruce (Picea spp.)
at low levels. During ``shoot feeding,'' young beetles tunnel into the
center of pine shoots (usually those from the current year's growth),
causing stunted and distorted growth in host trees. Large infestations
of PSB typically kill most of the lateral shoots near the tops of
trees. In addition, PSB is a vector of several diseases of pine trees.
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 PSB into noninfested areas of the United States.
In an interim rule \1\ effective and published in the Federal
Register on September 21, 2009 (74 FR 48003-48005, Docket No. APHIS-
2008-0111), we amended the regulations by adding the entire State of
Ohio and counties in Maine and Indiana to the list of quarantined areas
in Sec. 301.50-3(c).
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\1\ To view the interim rule, go to https://www.regulations.gov/fdmspublic/component/main?main=DocketDetail&d=APHIS-2008-0111.
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Comments on the interim rule were required to be received on or
before November 20, 2009. 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 74
FR 48003-48005, on September 21, 2009.
Done in Washington, DC, this 4th day of January 2011.
Kevin Shea,
Acting Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.
[FR Doc. 2011-230 Filed 1-7-11; 8:45 am]
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