Phytophthora Ramorum; Vacuum Heat Treatment for Bay Leaves
plant-animal-health · Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service · Rule · Published 2005-06-23 · Effective 2005-06-23 · 70 FR 36330
Document
Document number
05-12437
Federal Register citation
70 FR 36330
CFR reference
7 CFR 301
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
plant-animal-health
Sub-agency
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Publication date
2005-06-23
Effective date
2005-06-23
USDA docket
Docket No. 04-092-2
Abstract
We are amending the phytosanitary treatments regulations to allow leaves of the California bay laurel (Umbellularia californica) to be treated with vacuum heat before being moved interstate from any area quarantined because of Phytophthora ramorum. This action will provide an alternative to the hot water dip that had been the only approved treatment for the greenery of host plants, which include California bay laurel leaves, but that ruined the suitability of the leaves for use as a dried spice.