# Emerald Ash Borer; Quarantine and Regulations
> **Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service** · Interim rule and request for comments. · Published 2003-10-14 · Effective 2003-10-08 · 68 FR 59082
## Document
- **Document number:** 03-25881
- **Category:** plant-animal-health
- **Sub-agency:** Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
- **Federal Register citation:** 68 FR 59082
- **CFR reference:** 7 CFR 301
- **Publication date:** 2003-10-14
- **Effective date:** 2003-10-08
- **USDA docket:** Docket No. 02-125-1
## Abstract

We are quarantining 13 counties in Michigan because of the emerald ash borer and restricting the interstate movement of regulated articles from these quarantined areas. This action is necessary on an emergency basis to prevent the artificial spread of this plant pest from infested areas in the State of Michigan to noninfested areas of the United States.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2003/10/14/03-25881/emerald-ash-borer-quarantine-and-regulations)
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