# Rinderpest; Update of Communicable Animal Disease Provisions
> **Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service** · Final rule. · Published 2018-04-11 · Effective 2018-04-11 · 83 FR 15491
## Document
- **Document number:** 2018-07232
- **Category:** meat-poultry
- **Sub-agency:** Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
- **Federal Register citation:** 83 FR 15491
- **CFR reference:** 9 CFR 53
- **Publication date:** 2018-04-11
- **Effective date:** 2018-04-11
- **USDA docket:** Docket No. APHIS-2017-0070
## Abstract

We are amending the regulations concerning communicable diseases of livestock and poultry, interstate transportation and importation of animals (including poultry) and animal products, and permits for biological products to remove references to the animal disease rinderpest. This action reflects recognition by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service that rinderpest has been eradicated worldwide, and removes restrictions that are no longer necessary due to eradication of the disease. This action better aligns our regulations with World Organization for Animal Health guidelines for international trade as they pertain to rinderpest.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2018/04/11/2018-07232/rinderpest-update-of-communicable-animal-disease-provisions)
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