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APHIS Seeking Comments on Information Collection Involving Animal Import Restrictions

The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is seeking public comments on an information collection involving import restrictions for animals that could introduce bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) into the U.S. APHIS said it’s looking to renew the information collection, which…

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outlines restrictions on imports of certain animals, birds, poultry, meat and other animal products and byproducts to “prevent the introduction of various animal diseases,” including BSE, a chronic degenerative disease that affects the central nervous system of cattle. The agency’s regulations place “specific conditions” on these imports, including various certifications, import certificates, permits, recordkeeping requirements and more. Comments are due Oct. 10.