Asian Longhorned Beetle; Quarantined Areas and Regulated Articles
plant-animal-health · Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service · Rule · Published 2011-08-23 · Effective 2011-08-23 · 76 FR 52541
Document
Document number
2011-21520
Federal Register citation
76 FR 52541
CFR reference
7 CFR 301
Type
Rule
Action
Interim rule and request for comments.
Category
plant-animal-health
Sub-agency
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Publication date
2011-08-23
Effective date
2011-08-23
USDA docket
Docket No. APHIS-2010-0128
Abstract
We are amending the Asian longhorned beetle regulations by quarantining portions of Suffolk and Norfolk Counties, MA, and expanding the quarantined area in Worcester County, MA. As a result of this action, the interstate movement of regulated articles from those areas will be restricted. We are also updating the list of regulated articles in order to reflect new information concerning host plants. These actions are necessary to prevent the artificial spread of the Asian longhorned beetle to noninfested areas of the United States.