APS REGULATORY ALERTS

Subject: APHIS Final Rule on Citrus; Comments Requested on New Pests, and Wheat

Date: March 11, 2004

APHIS issued a final rule governing the importation of citrus fruit to allow Unshu oranges grown on Honshu Island, Japan, to be imported without fumigation if the distribution of the fruit within the U.S. is limited to states that are not commercial citrus-producing states. For more information, visit http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/14mar20010800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2004/04-4600.htm.

APHIS seeks comments on a program designed to collect information, predict potential pest situations, promptly detect and respond to the occurrence of new pests, and record the location of those pest incursions that could hinder the export of U.S. farm commodities. Visit http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/14mar20010800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2004/04-3954.htm for more information.

APHIS seeks public comments on the proposed amendments to the regulations regarding the importation of wheat from regions affected with Karnal bunt are due by May 3. Read complete information at

http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/14mar20010800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2004/04-4723.htm.