APHIS Seeks More Comments on Avian Flu Rule, Change to Allow Pigeon Imports
The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service reopened the comment period on its January 24, 2011, interim rule that prohibited or restricted the import of bird and poultry products from regions where any subtype of highly pathogenic avian influenza is considered to exist. The interim rule also imposed restrictions on imports of live poultry and birds that have been vaccinated for certain types of avian influenza, or that have moved through regions where any subtype of highly pathogenic avian influenza is considered to exist.
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APHIS is requesting general comments on the interim rule, as well as comments on a change to the rule allowing the import of Columbiform avians (such as pigeons and doves) that originated in or transited region considered to have avian flu subject to the regulations. APHIS said Columbiform avians and other poultry from regions considered to have exotic Newcastle disease would remain prohibited from import into the U.S. Comments are due by July 12.
(See ITT's Online Archives 11012421, for summary of APHIS interim rule.)