Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service March 3, 2006 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

Importation of Fruits and Vegetables
Document Number: E6-3037
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2006-03-03
Agency: Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
We are reopening the comment period for our proposed rule that would amend the fruits and vegetables regulations to list a number of fruits and vegetables from certain parts of the world as eligible, under specified conditions, for importation into the United States. This action will allow interested persons additional time to prepare and submit comments.
National Animal Identification System (NAIS); Administration of Official Identification Devices With the Animal Identification Number
Document Number: E6-3036
Type: Notice
Date: 2006-03-03
Agency: Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
This notice makes available a document describing how an animal identification number (AIN) may be used in conjunction with official identification devices in the National Animal Identification System (NAIS). The document includes performance and printing requirements for visual identification tags with AINs and provides an explanation of the process by which these AIN tags will be authorized for use in the NAIS. Performance standards for radio frequency identification tags or devices that may be used on cattle or bison to supplement visual AIN tags are also presented. Finally, the document describes the AIN Management System, a Web-based system for distributing and administering AINs in the NAIS, and discusses the roles and responsibilities of key participants in the system.
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