# Expansion of Areas in the Philippines Considered Free of Mango Seed Weevil and Mango Pulp Weevil and Establishment of a Lower Irradiation Dose as a Treatment for Mango Pulp Weevil
> **Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service** · Final rule. · Published 2014-10-01 · Effective 2014-10-01 · 79 FR 59087
## Document
- **Document number:** 2014-23406
- **Category:** plant-animal-health
- **Sub-agency:** Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
- **Federal Register citation:** 79 FR 59087
- **CFR reference:** 7 CFR 319
- **Publication date:** 2014-10-01
- **Effective date:** 2014-10-01
- **USDA docket:** Docket No. APHIS-2013-0057
## Abstract

We are amending the list of designated pest-free areas for mango seed weevil and mango pulp weevil within the Philippines. We are also amending the Plant Protection and Quarantine Treatment Manual to establish a specific approved dose of irradiation as an authorized treatment for mango pulp weevil. These actions are necessary because surveys have determined that additional areas within the Philippines are free of mango seed weevil and mango pulp weevil. Additionally, we have determined that the mango pulp weevil can be neutralized with a lower dose of irradiation than the current generic dose for most plant pests of the class Insecta.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2014/10/01/2014-23406/expansion-of-areas-in-the-philippines-considered-free-of-mango-seed-weevil-and-mango-pulp-weevil-and)
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