In the July 19, 2016, Federal Register, USDA's
APHIS announced the availability of a pest risk analysis for review
and comment. The analysis, which evaluates the risks associated
with the importation of fresh star apple fruit from Vietnam into
the continental United States, concludes that the application of
one or more designated phytosanitary measures will be sufficient to
mitigate the risks of introducing or disseminating plant pests or
noxious weeds via such importation of the fruit.
Comments are due September 19,
2016.
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