Restrictions On The Importation Of Fresh Pork And Pork Products From A Region In Mexico
August 14, 2017 | 1 min to read
"We are withdrawing a proposed rule that would have defined a low-risk classical swine fever region in Mexico from which we would have allowed the importation of fresh pork and pork products into the United States under certain conditions. We are taking this action after reopening our risk evaluation of the classical swine fever status of Mexico using updated information."
DATES:
As of August 11, 2017, the proposed rule published on July 29, 2014, at 79 FR 43974, is withdrawn.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Dr. Chip Wells, Senior Staff Veterinarian, Regionalization Evaluation Services, National Import Export Services, VS, APHIS, USDA, 4700 River Road Unit 38, Riverdale, MD 20737-1231; Chip.J.Wells@aphis.usda.gov; (301) 851-3317.
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