Black Stem Rust; Additions of Rust-Resistant Species and Varieties
plant-animal-health · Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service · Rule · Published 2016-03-22 · Effective 2016-01-22 · 81 FR 15153
Document
Document number
2016-06476
Federal Register citation
81 FR 15153
CFR reference
7 CFR 301
Type
Rule
Action
Direct final rule; confirmation of effective date.
Category
plant-animal-health
Sub-agency
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Publication date
2016-03-22
Effective date
2016-01-22
USDA docket
Docket No. APHIS-2015-0079
Abstract
On January 22, 2016, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service published a direct final rule. The direct final rule notified the public of our intention to amend the black stem rust quarantine and regulations by adding nine varieties to the list of rust-resistant Berberis species and varieties. We received two comments, which are addressed in this document.