APHIS Extends Comment Period on Proposed Rule on Plant Import Regs
The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is reopening until Sept. 10 the period for comments on its proposal to overhaul its regulations on imports of plants for planting. APHIS proposed to move plant-specific requirements to the Plants for Planting…
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Manual in its April 25 rule, as well as a reorganization of its prohibited plants lists and a change to procedures for banning and allowing importation. The agency said it would accept comments received between the end of the previous comment period and the beginning of this new one. APHIS will hold a conference call and web presentation on the provisions of the proposed rule on Aug. 14 from 3-5 p.m., it said. Participants are required to register (here).