# Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia; Interstate Movement and Import Restrictions on Certain Live Fish
> **Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service** · Interim rule and request for comments. · Published 2008-09-09 · Effective 2008-11-10 · 73 FR 52173
## Document
- **Document number:** E8-20852
- **Category:** trade
- **Sub-agency:** Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
- **Federal Register citation:** 73 FR 52173
- **CFR reference:** 9 CFR 71
- **Publication date:** 2008-09-09
- **Effective date:** 2008-11-10
- **USDA docket:** Docket No. APHIS-2007-0038
## Abstract

We are establishing regulations to restrict the interstate movement and importation into the United States of live fish that are susceptible to viral hemorrhagic septicemia, a highly contagious disease of certain fresh and saltwater fish. In 2005 and 2006, viral hemorrhagic septicemia was detected in freshwater fish in several of the Great Lakes and related tributaries. The disease has been responsible for several large-scale die-offs of wild fish in the Great Lakes region. This action is necessary to prevent further introductions into, and dissemination within, the United States of viral hemorrhagic septicemia.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2008/09/09/E8-20852/viral-hemorrhagic-septicemia-interstate-movement-and-import-restrictions-on-certain-live-fish)
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