plant-animal-health · Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service · Rule · Published 2020-10-01 · Effective 2020-11-02 · 85 FR 61806
Document
Document number
2020-21800
Federal Register citation
85 FR 61806
CFR reference
7 CFR 301
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
plant-animal-health
Sub-agency
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Publication date
2020-10-01
Effective date
2020-11-02
USDA docket
Docket No. APHIS-2016-0065
Abstract
We are adopting as a final rule, without change, a proposal to amend our regulations to remove the domestic pine shoot beetle (PSB) quarantine and to eliminate the restrictions that apply to the importation of PSB host material from Canada. We have determined through analysis that the regulatory program is ineffective in slowing the spread of the pest and reducing damage, which has also been found to be minimal. This action will provide flexibility to the States as they manage PSB. It will also allow Federal resources spent on this program to be allocated elsewhere, and it will remove PSB-related interstate movement and importation restrictions on PSB-regulated articles.