APHIS Determination of Pest-Free Areas in Mendoza Province, Argentina
The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is advising the public that it has received a request from Argentina to recognize additional areas as pest-free areas for the South American fruit fly (Anastrepha fraterculus) and all other economically important species of Anastrepha. After reviewing the documentation submitted in support of this request, the Administrator of APHIS has determined that these areas meet the regulatory criteria for recognition as pest-free areas.
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Therefore APHIS is announcing its determination that the Southern and Central Oases in the southern half of Mendoza Province meet the relevant criteria. If the Administrator’s determination remains unchanged, APHIS will amend the list of pest-free areas to list the Southern and Central Oases of the Mendoza Province of Argentina as free of the Medfly and South American fruit fly. APHIS will consider all comments that are received on or before October 18.