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The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is working on an environmental impact statement (EIS) to explore different approaches to managing predator damage in Oregon. They are seeking public comments to help outline various alternatives, environmental issues, and other concerns to be considered in the EIS. This effort includes cooperation with the U.S. Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management, and aims to replace existing environmental assessments with a more comprehensive analysis. The public is encouraged to submit comments and scientific data by February 22, 2021.

The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has added Nicaragua to its list of regions affected by screwworm, a pest that can harm animals. This action was taken after screwworm was confirmed in Nicaragua in March 2024. As a result, animals such as horses, ruminants, swine, and dogs coming from Nicaragua must comply with specific import restrictions to prevent the pest from entering the United States. These measures include inspection and treatment requirements detailed in federal regulations.

The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is sharing a pest risk analysis regarding the importation of fresh wasabi rhizomes from Indonesia into the United States. This analysis identifies potential plant pests and outlines phytosanitary measures to mitigate risk. Public feedback on this assessment is welcome until March 17, 2025. If feedback does not alter the current conclusions, APHIS will permit the import subject to specified requirements.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has prepared an analysis assessing the risks of importing fresh leaves and stems of glasswort from Israel to the United States. This analysis determines that specific phytosanitary measures can effectively prevent the introduction of plant pests or noxious weeds. APHIS is inviting public comments on the risk analysis by June 10, 2025. They will issue a final decision on the import status after reviewing any comments received.

The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) of the USDA is reopening the comment period for an interim rule regarding the payment of indemnity for highly pathogenic avian influenza. Originally, comments were to be submitted by March 3, 2025, but the new deadline is April 14, 2025. This extension allows more time for the public to review and provide feedback. People can submit comments online or via mail and can also view the supporting documents at Regulations.gov or in person at the USDA reading room in Washington, DC.

The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service of the USDA is reopening the comment period for a proposed rule regarding the US Swine Health Improvement Plan. This program aims to enhance biosecurity, traceability, and disease monitoring in swine health. The comment period will now extend until March 31, 2025, giving people more time to share their thoughts on the proposal. Individuals can submit their comments through the Federal eRulemaking Portal or by postal mail.

The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has reopened the comment period for their draft programmatic environmental impact statement (EIS) concerning the response to highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreaks in poultry. This EIS evaluates the potential environmental impacts of three different action plans. The public now has until January 17, 2025, to submit their comments. This extension provides additional time for interested individuals to review and contribute their feedback.

The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) of the USDA plans to revise and extend the approval of an information collection related to the gypsy moth program, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. They are seeking public comments by April 13, 2021, on the necessity, burden, and potential improvements of the information collection process, which involves checking outdoor household items moved from quarantined areas for gypsy moths and monitoring moth specimens. APHIS estimates an average response time of 0.362 hours per person, with around 2,500,100 respondents generating a total annual burden of approximately 2,711,543 hours.

The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service of the USDA has released a final supplemental environmental assessment and found no significant environmental impact in their response to highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) outbreaks in U.S. migratory bird flyways. This assessment updates an earlier one from September 2022 that only covered initial outbreaks in seven states. Since then, the virus has affected approximately 110 million birds across 49 states. Public comments, which raised concerns about consultation with other agencies and environmental effects, were considered, and the final documents reflect responses to those concerns.

The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has officially listed Panama and Costa Rica as regions affected by screwworm, due to confirmed cases in these countries. Effective July 12, 2021, for Panama and August 21, 2023, for Costa Rica, animals like horses, ruminants, swine, and dogs from these regions must meet specific import requirements before entering the United States. These include inspections and potential treatments to prevent screwworm from spreading. This action is based on reports from international veterinary authorities and aims to protect U.S. livestock and pets from the disease.