# Phytophthora Ramorum; Vacuum Heat Treatment for Bay Leaves
> **Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service** · Final rule. · Published 2005-06-23 · Effective 2005-06-23 · 70 FR 36330
## Document
- **Document number:** 05-12437
- **Category:** plant-animal-health
- **Sub-agency:** Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
- **Federal Register citation:** 70 FR 36330
- **CFR reference:** 7 CFR 301
- **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.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/06/23/05-12437/phytophthora-ramorum-vacuum-heat-treatment-for-bay-leaves)
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