We are proposing to amend the regulations concerning the importation of citrus fruit to remove certain restrictions on the importation of Unshu oranges from the Republic of Korea that are no longer necessary. Specifically, we propose to remove requirements for the fruit to be grown in specified canker-free export areas and for joint inspection in the groves and packinghouses by the Government of the Republic of Korea and the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. We would also clarify that surface sterilization of the fruit must be conducted in accordance with 7 CFR part 305, and we would expand the area in the continental United States where Unshu oranges from the Republic of Korea may be distributed. Finally, we would require that each shipment be accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate containing an additional declaration stating that the fruit was given the required surface sterilization and inspected and found free of Elsinoe australis. These proposed changes would make the regulations concerning the importation of Unshu oranges from the Republic of Korea consistent with our domestic regulations concerning the interstate movement of citrus fruit from areas quarantined because of citrus canker.
Document Subtype:
Advance notice of proposed rulemaking
Received Date:
June 08 2010, at 12:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time
Start-End Page:
32310 - 32313
Comment Start Date:
June 8 2010, at 12:00 AM Eastern Standard Time
Comment Due Date:
August 9 2010, at 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time
Comments
Total: 2
Comment from tina hare Submitter: hare, tina Posted: 06/22/2010
ID: APHIS-2010-0022-0005
Importation of Fresh Unshu Oranges from Republic of Korea into Continental United States
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Submitter: hare, tina Posted: 06/22/2010 ID: APHIS-2010-0022-0005
Aug 09,2010 11:59 PM ET
Submitter: Talbot, Tracy Posted: 07/28/2010 ID: APHIS-2010-0022-0006
Aug 09,2010 11:59 PM ET
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