Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service December 19, 2008 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

Handling of Animals; Contingency Plans
Document Number: E8-30220
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2008-12-19
Agency: Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
We are extending the comment period for our proposed rule that would amend the Animal Welfare Act regulations to add requirements for contingency planning and training of personnel by research facilities and by dealers, exhibitors, intermediate handlers, and carriers. This action will allow interested persons additional time to prepare and submit comments.
Notice of Decision to Issue Permits for the Importation of Fresh White Asparagus From Senegal Into the Continental United States
Document Number: E8-30216
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-12-19
Agency: Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
We are advising the public of our decision to begin issuing permits for the importation into the continental United States of fresh white asparagus from Senegal. Based on the findings of a pest risk analysis, which we made available to the public for review and comment through a previous notice, we believe that the application of one or more designated phytosanitary measures will be sufficient to mitigate the risks of introducing or disseminating plant pests or noxious weeds via the importation of fresh white asparagus from Senegal.
Notice of Request for Revision and Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; National Poultry Improvement Plan
Document Number: E8-30215
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-12-19
Agency: Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service's intention to request approval of a revision and extension of an information collection associated with regulations for the National Poultry Improvement Plan.
Notice of Request for Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; Revision of Fruits and Vegetables Import Regulations
Document Number: E8-30214
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-12-19
Agency: Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service's intention to request an extension of approval of an information collection associated with regulations to allow importation of new fruits and vegetables into the United States.
Notice of Request for Revision and Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; Animal Welfare
Document Number: E8-30213
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-12-19
Agency: Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service's intention to request approval of a revision and extension of an information collection associated with Animal Welfare Act regulations for the humane handling, care, treatment, and transportation of certain animals by dealers, research facilities, exhibitors, carriers, and intermediate handlers.
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