[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 89 (Tuesday, May 9, 1995)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 24580-24584]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-11374]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
9 CFR Part 92
[Docket No. 91-071-1]
Importation of Hedgehogs and Tenrecs
AGENCY: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA.
ACTION: Proposed rule.
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SUMMARY: We are proposing to amend the animal importation regulations
to prohibit the importation of hedgehogs or tenrecs into the United
States from countries affected by foot-and-mouth disease. Additionally,
we are proposing to impose certain restrictions on the importation of
hedgehogs or tenrecs into the United States from countries declared
free of foot-and-mouth disease. We believe these actions are necessary
to prevent the introduction of foot-and-mouth disease and other
communicable animal diseases into the United States.
DATES: Consideration will be given only to comments received on or
before July 10, 1995.
ADDRESSES: Please send an original and three copies of your comments to
Docket No. 91-071-1, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Policy
and Program Development, Regulatory Analysis and Development, 4700
River Road Unit 118, Riverdale, MD 20737-1238. Please state that your
comments refer to Docket No. 91-071-1. Comments received may be
inspected at USDA, room 1141, South Building, 14th Street and
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC, between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except holidays. Persons wishing to inspect
comments are requested to call ahead on (202) 690-2817 to facilitate
entry into the comment reading room.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Keith Hand, Senior Staff
Veterinarian, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Veterinary
Services, Import-Export Animals Staff, 4700 River Road Unit 39,
Riverdale, MD 20737-1231, (301) 734-5097.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
The animal importation regulations (contained in 9 CFR part 92 and
referred to below as the regulations) prohibit or restrict the
importation of certain animals and birds into the United States to
prevent the introduction of communicable diseases of livestock and
poultry. Subpart G of part 92 prohibits the importation of brushtail
possums and hedgehogs from New Zealand.
Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is an acute, highly contagious viral
disease of cloven-footed animals, causing fever and blisters in the
mouth and around the hoofs. These blisters result in loss of weight,
due to the animal's inability to eat; the blisters may permanently
deform the animal's feet. The high morbidity rate of cattle affected
with FMD results in severe production losses, highlighting the economic
importance of this disease. Estimates indicate that an outbreak of FMD
in the United States could cost in excess of $1 billion.
Published research obtained by the Animal and Plant Health
Inspection Service (APHIS) indicates that certain animals of the order
Insectivora, including the family Erinaceidae (hedgehogs), may harbor
the FMD virus. Animals of the family Tenrecidae (tenrecs) are often
referred to as the Madagascar hedgehog, and are similar to hedgehogs in
appearance and behavior. Given these similarities, we believe tenrecs
may also be capable of harboring this virus and transmitting it to
other animals. Currently, there are no tests or treatments for FMD in
hedgehogs or tenrecs. Therefore, we are proposing to amend part 92 to
prohibit the importation of hedgehogs and tenrecs into the United
States from countries where FMD exists to prevent the introduction of
FMD into the United States.
Further, research and APHIS' experience with hedgehogs and tenrecs
indicates that these animals present a significant risk of carrying
ectoparasites (for example, ticks, mites, and lice). Certain ticks
spread East coast fever, heartwater, African swine fever, and other
exotic diseases of livestock. Both hedgehogs and tenrecs are hosts to
the type of ticks that carry these diseases, which do not exist in the
United States. Therefore, we also propose to amend part 92 to impose
certain restrictions on the importation of hedgehogs or tenrecs from
countries declared free of FMD, including requirements for inspection
and treatment for ectoparasites. [[Page 24581]]
The proposed amendments to part 92 concerning hedgehogs and tenrecs
would be placed in subpart G. Specific provisions are discussed below.
Definitions
Section 92.700 provides definitions for the convenience of the
public. We are proposing to add the following terms: ``Administrator,''
``Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service,'' ``Delivery,''
``Enter,'' ``Import,'' ``Inspector,'' ``Person,'' and ``Tenrec.'' These
definitions are provided for informational purposes and, for certain
terms, consistency with the same definitions found elsewhere in the
regulations.
Prohibitions
Section 92.701 prohibits the importation of brushtail possums and
hedgehogs from New Zealand into the United States. We are proposing to
amend this section to add a provision prohibiting the importation of
hedgehogs and tenrecs from any country where FMD exists. This
prohibition appears to be necessary to help prevent the introduction of
FMD into the United States.
Restrictions
We propose to add a new Sec. 92.702 to provide that hedgehogs and
tenrecs not prohibited from importation under Sec. 92.701 may not be
imported into the United States unless they meet the provisions of
subpart G.
Ports of Entry
Proposed Sec. 92.703 designates ports through which hedgehogs or
tenrecs from countries declared free of FMD may be imported into the
United States. Proposed Sec. 92.703(a)(1) lists the following air and
ocean ports: Anchorage and Fairbanks, AK; San Diego and Los Angeles,
CA; Denver, CO; Jacksonville, Miami, St. Petersburg-Clearwater, and
Tampa, FL; Atlanta, GA; Honolulu, HI; Chicago, IL; New Orleans, LA;
Portland, ME; Baltimore, MD; Boston, MA; Minneapolis, MN; Great Falls,
MT; Newburgh, NY; Portland, OR; San Juan, PR; Galveston and Houston,
TX; and Seattle, Spokane, and Tacoma, WA.
Proposed Sec. 92.703(a)(2) lists the following Canadian border
ports: Eastport, ID; Houlton and Jackman, ME; Detroit, Port Huron, and
Sault Ste. Marie, MI; Opheim, Raymond, and Sweetgrass, MT; Alexandria
Bay, Buffalo, and Champlain, NY; Dunseith, Pembina, and Portal, ND;
Derby Line and Highgate Springs, VT; Blaine, Lynden, Oroville, and
Sumas, WA.
Proposed Sec. 92.703(a)(3) lists the following Mexican border
ports: Douglas, Naco, Nogales, Sasabe, and San Luis, AZ; Calexico and
San Ysidro, CA; Antelope Wells, and Columbus, NM; and Brownsville,
Hidalgo, Laredo, Eagle Pass, Del Rio, Presidio, and El Paso, TX.
Proposed Sec. 92.703(b) provides for special instances when other
ports may need to be designated for importation. In special cases, the
Administrator may designate, with the Secretary of the Treasury's
agreement, other ports as inspection stations under this section.
These ports have adequate facilities for inspection of the
hedgehogs and tenrecs and could ensure the availability of inspectors
to perform the necessary services.
Import Permit
Proposed Sec. 92.704(a) provides general requirements for the
importation of hedgehogs or tenrecs into the United States. These
requirements include accompaniment by an import permit; importation
within 30 days after the proposed date of arrival stated in the import
permit; and notification to the APHIS inspector, at the address or
telephone number provided on the import permit, of the date of arrival
at least 72 hours before the hedgehogs or tenrecs arrive in the United
States. These time periods would allow APHIS sufficient time to plan
for the animals' arrival and to arrange for inspection of the hedgehogs
or tenrecs. The import permit would help ensure that the requirements
for importing hedgehogs or tenrecs are understood and met by the
importer.
Proposed Sec. 92.704(b) provides information on how to obtain an
import permit. Applications for import permits may be obtained from the
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Veterinary Services,
National Center for Import and Export, Import/Export Animals Staff,
4700 River Road Unit 39, Maryland 20737-1231. This proposed section
requires any person desiring to import hedgehogs or tenrecs into the
United States to complete and submit one copy of an application (VS
Form 17-129) for an import permit to the above address. An application
for an import permit must be submitted for each shipment of hedgehogs
or tenrecs.
Proposed Sec. 92.704(c) specifies what information to include on
the application for an import permit. It requires the application to
include the name and address of the shipper in the country of origin;
the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of the importer and the
person intending to take delivery of the hedgehogs or tenrecs in the
United States; the ports of embarkation and arrival; the country from
which the hedgehogs or tenrecs will be shipped to the United States;
the mode of transportation (airplane, boat, car, etc.) to be used to
ship the hedgehogs or tenrecs to the United States; the number, breed,
species, and descriptions (sex; age; registered name and number, if
any; tattoo, if any; tag number, if any; other markings) of the
hedgehogs or tenrecs to be imported; the purpose of the importation;
the route of travel, including all carrier stops enroute; the proposed
shipping and arrival dates; the location of the place where delivery of
the hedgehogs or tenrecs will be made in the United States (from the
port of arrival); and any remarks the importer may wish to make
regarding the shipment. The information required for completion of an
application would help APHIS to determine whether the animals appear
eligible for importation, to respond to an applicant, to identify the
animals at the port of entry, to ensure that inspectors and facilities
are available for inspection in the United States, and to contact
appropriate persons if any questions arise concerning the importation.
Proposed Sec. 92.704(d) explains what happens after we receive and
review the application for an import permit. This proposed section
provides that if the hedgehogs or tenrecs appear eligible to be
imported, an import permit will be issued. This section also specifies
that an import permit does not guarantee that any hedgehogs or tenrecs
will be allowed entry into the United States; the hedgehogs or tenrecs
will be allowed to enter the United States only if they meet all
applicable requirements of subpart G. The requirements of this proposed
section appear necessary to help prevent the introduction of
communicable animal diseases into the United States.
Health Certificate
Proposed Sec. 92.705(a) requires that a health certificate
accompany all hedgehogs or tenrecs offered for entry into the United
States. Additionally, this proposed section requires that the health
certificate be issued by a full-time salaried veterinary officer of the
national government of the exporting country, or issued by a
veterinarian authorized or accredited by the national government of the
exporting country and endorsed by a full-time salaried veterinary
officer of the national government of that country. These requirements
would help ensure that the veterinarian who issues the health
certificate is authorized to do so. This proposed section also requires
that the health certificate contain the names and street addresses of
the consignor and [[Page 24582]] consignee. The names and addresses of
the consignor and consignee would allow APHIS to contact appropriate
persons if any questions arise concerning the importation.
Further, proposed Sec. 92.705(a) requires specific information and
certifications to be included on the health certificate. Paragraphs
(a)(1) through (a)(7) of proposed Sec. 92.705 provide that the
veterinarian issuing the health certificate must certify on the health
certificate that--(1) The hedgehog or tenrec originated in a country
that has been declared free of FMD; (2) the hedgehog or tenrec has
never been in a country where FMD exists; (3) the hedgehog or tenrec
has not been commingled with any other hedgehog or tenrec that
originated in or has ever been in a country where FMD exists; (4) the
hedgehog or tenrec was inspected by the individual issuing the health
certificate and was found free of any ectoparasites not more than 72
hours before being loaded on the means of conveyance which transported
the animal to the United States; (5) all body surfaces of the hedgehog
or tenrec were treated for ectoparasites under the supervision of the
veterinarian issuing the health certificate at least 3 days but not
more than 14 days before being loaded on the means of conveyance that
transported the animal to the United States; (6) the pesticide and the
concentration used was adequate to kill the types of ectoparasites
likely to infest the animal to be imported; and (7) the hedgehog or
tenrec, after being treated for ectoparasites in accordance with
paragraphs (a)(5) and (a)(6) of proposed Sec. 92.705, had physical
contact only with, or shared a pen or bedding materials only with,
treated hedgehogs or tenrecs in the same shipment to the United States.
Proposed Sec. 92.705(a)(8) requires that the health certificate contain
the name and concentration of the pesticide used to treat the hedgehog
or tenrec.
The health certificate would help APHIS personnel at the port of
entry determine if the animals offered for entry into the United States
meet the requirements set forth in subpart G. The inspection and
treatment, as certified on the health certificate, would help ensure
that the animals are free of ectoparasites when they are shipped to the
United States. The timing of the treatment (at least 3 days but no more
than 14 days before loading on the means of conveyance for shipment to
the United States) would minimize the chances of reinfestation by
placing treatment as close to shipment as possible. Allowing the
hedgehogs or tenrecs to have physical contact only with, or share a pen
or bedding materials only with, treated hedgehogs or tenrecs in the
same shipment to the United States would further reduce the chances of
reinfestation.
Notice of Arrival and Inspection
Proposed Sec. 92.706 requires that, upon the arrival of a hedgehog
or tenrec at the port of first arrival in the United States, the
importer or the importer's agent must present the import permits and
health certificates to the collector of customs for the use of the
APHIS inspector at that port. This proposed requirement appears
necessary not only to make APHIS aware of the arrival of the animals in
the United States, but also to ensure that the hedgehogs or tenrecs are
eligible for importation.
Proposed Sec. 92.707(a) requires inspection of the hedgehogs or
tenrecs by an APHIS inspector at the port of first arrival. This
proposed section provides that hedgehogs or tenrecs may enter the
United States subject to the provisions of subpart G only if each
hedgehog or tenrec in the shipment is found free of ectoparasites and
any clinical signs of communicable diseases.
Proposed Sec. 92.707(b) provides that any shipment of hedgehogs or
tenrecs found infested with ectoparasites, or demonstrating clinical
signs of any communicable disease, will be refused entry into the
United States. This proposed section also provides that the importer be
given the option of removing the shipment from the United States or of
releasing the shipment to the U.S. Department of Agriculture for
disposal. In the latter case, this proposed section provides that the
Administrator will destroy or otherwise dispose of the shipment as
necessary to prevent the possible introduction of communicable animal
diseases into the United States.
All these requirements appear necessary to help prevent the
introduction of communicable animal diseases into the United States.
Executive Order 12866 and Regulatory Flexibility Act
This proposed rule has been reviewed under Executive Order 12866.
This rule has been determined to be not significant for purposes of
Executive Order 12866, and, therefore, has not been reviewed by the
Office of Management and Budget.
This document proposes to amend the animal import regulations to
prohibit the importation of hedgehogs and tenrecs from countries
affected with FMD. Additionally, it would require hedgehogs and tenrecs
from countries that have been declared free of FMD to be inspected and
treated for ectoparasites in the country of origin and to be inspected
upon arrival in the United States.
At present, approximately 3 to 10 small businesses in the United
States import hedgehogs or tenrecs or both. These businesses specialize
in the importation of exotic species for the domestic pet industry.
Animal importers pay less than $75 per head to purchase and transport
individual hedgehogs or tenrecs to the United States. In the present
market, adult hedgehogs or tenrecs sell for an estimated retail range
of approximately $120 to $360 each, depending upon age and species.
During calendar year 1990, approximately 500 to 800 hedgehogs entered
the United States from countries affected by FMD. Almost all of the
hedgehogs imported into the United States were imported from Africa.
Although we do not have information regarding the number of tenrecs
imported into the United States in 1990, we believe that the number of
imported tenrecs did not exceed the number of imported hedgehogs. Based
upon those figures, we estimate an annual economic impact on the United
States exotic pet industry of between $60,000 ($120 x 500) to $288,000
($360 x 800) due to reduced sales. This loss in sales represents a
negligible impact for an industry with sales that exceeded $300 million
during calendar year 1990.
Under these circumstances, the Administrator of the Animal and
Plant Health Inspection Service has determined that this action would
not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small
entities.
Executive Order 12778
This proposed rule has been reviewed under Executive Order 12778,
Civil Justice Reform. If this proposed rule is adopted: (1) All State
and local laws and regulations that are inconsistent with this rule
will be preempted; (2) no retroactive effect will be given to this
rule; and (3) administrative proceedings will not be required before
parties may file suit in court challenging this rule.
Paperwork Reduction Act
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980 (44 U.S.C.
3501 et seq.), the information collection or recordkeeping requirements
included in this proposed rule will be submitted for approval to the
Office of Management and Budget. Please send written comments to the
Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, OMB, Attention: Desk
Officer for APHIS, Washington, DC 20503. Please send a copy of your
comments to: (1) Docket No. 91-071-1, [[Page 24583]] Animal and Plant
Health Inspection Service, Policy and Program Development, Regulatory
Analysis and Development, 4700 River Road Unit 118, Riverdale, MD
20737-1238, and (2) Clearance Officer, OIRM, USDA, room 404-W, 14th
Street and Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20250.
List of Subjects in 9 CFR Part 92
Animal diseases, Imports, Livestock, Poultry and poultry products,
Quarantine, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.
PART 92--IMPORTATION OF CERTAIN ANIMALS AND POULTRY AND CERTAIN
ANIMAL AND POULTRY PRODUCTS; INSPECTION AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS FOR
CERTAIN MEANS OF CONVEYANCE AND SHIPPING CONTAINERS THEREON
Accordingly, 9 CFR part 92 would be amended as follows:
1. The authority citation for part 92 would continue to read as
follows:
Authority: 7 U.S.C. 1622; 19 U.S.C. 1306; 21 U.S.C. 102-105,
111, 114a, 134a, 134b, 134c, 134d, 134f, 135, 136, and 136a; 31
U.S.C. 9701; 7 CFR 2.17, 2.51, and 371.2(d).
2. In part 92, subpart G would be revised to read as follows:
Subpart G--Miscellaneous Animals
Sec.
92.700 Definitions.
92.701 Prohibitions.
92.702 Restrictions.
92.703 Ports designated for importation.
92.704 Import permit.
92.705 Health certificate.
92.706 Notification of arrival.
92.707 Inspection at the port of first arrival.
Subpart G--Miscellaneous Animals
Sec. 92.700 Definitions.
Wherever in this subpart the following terms are used, unless the
context otherwise requires, they shall be construed, respectively, to
mean:
Administrator. The Administrator of the Animal and Plant Health
Inspection Service or any other employee of the Animal and Plant Health
Inspection Service, United States Department of Agriculture, delegated
to act in the Administrator's stead.
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. The Animal and Plant
Health Inspection Service of the United States Department of
Agriculture (APHIS).
Brushtail possum. Vulpine phalangers (Trichosurus vulpecula) of the
family Phalangeridae.
Delivery. The transfer of goods or interest in goods from one
person to another.
Enter (entry). To introduce into the commerce of the United States
after release from government detention.
Hedgehog. All members of the family Erinaceidae.
Import (imported, importation). To bring into the territorial
limits of the United States.
Inspector. An employee of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection
Service authorized to perform duties required under this subpart.
Person. Any individual, corporation, company, association, firm,
partnership, society, or joint stock company.
Tenrec. All members of the family Tenrecidae.
United States. All of the States of the United States, the District
of Columbia, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, the
Virgin Islands of the United States, and all other territories and
possessions of the United States.
Sec. 92.701 Prohibitions.
(a) No person may import a hedgehog or tenrec into the United
States from any country designated in Sec. 94.1 of this chapter as a
country where foot-and-mouth disease exists.
(b) No person may import a brushtail possum or hedgehog into the
United States from New Zealand.
Sec. 92.702 Restrictions.
Hedgehogs and tenrecs not specifically prohibited from being
imported under Sec. 92.701 may not be imported into the United States
except according to the regulations in this subpart.
Sec. 92.703 Ports designated for importation.
(a) Any person importing a hedgehog or tenrec into the United
States may import it, except as provided in paragraph (b) of this
section, only through the following ports:
(1) Air and ocean ports. Anchorage and Fairbanks, AK; San Diego and
Los Angeles, CA; Denver, CO; Jacksonville, Miami, St. Petersburg-
Clearwater, and Tampa, FL; Atlanta, GA; Honolulu, HI; Chicago, IL; New
Orleans, LA; Portland, ME; Baltimore, MD; Boston, MA; Minneapolis, MN;
Great Falls, MT; Newburgh, NY; Portland, OR; San Juan, PR; Galveston
and Houston, TX; and Seattle, Spokane, and Tacoma, WA.
(2) Canadian border ports. Eastport, ID; Houlton and Jackman, ME;
Detroit, Port Huron, and Sault Ste. Marie, MI; Opheim, Raymond, and
Sweetgrass, MT; Alexandria Bay, Buffalo, and Champlain, NY; Dunseith,
Pembina, and Portal, ND; Derby Line and Highgate Springs, VT; Blaine,
Lynden, Oroville, and Sumas, WA.
(3) Mexican border ports. Douglas, Naco, Nogales, Sasabe, and San
Luis, AZ; Calexico and San Ysidro, CA; Antelope Wells, and Columbus,
NM; and Brownsville, Hidalgo, Laredo, Eagle Pass, Del Rio, Presidio,
and El Paso, TX.
(b) The Secretary of the Treasury has approved the designation, as
inspection stations, of the ports specified in paragraph (a) of this
section. In special cases, the Administrator may designate other ports
as inspection stations in accordance with this section, with the
concurrence of the Secretary of the Treasury.
Sec. 92.704 Import permit.
(a) General requirements. No person may import into the United
States a hedgehog or tenrec unless it is accompanied by an import
permit issued by APHIS and is imported into the United States within 30
days after the proposed date of arrival stated in the import permit.
The importer or his or her agent must notify the inspector at the port
of first arrival of the date of arrival at least 72 hours before the
hedgehog or tenrec arrives in the United States.
(b) How to obtain an import permit. Any person who desires to
import a hedgehog or tenrec must complete and submit one copy of an
application (VS Form 17-129) for an import permit to the Import-Export
Animals Staff, National Center for Import-Export, Veterinary Services,
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, United States Department of
Agriculture, 4700 River Road Unit 39, Riverdale, Maryland 20737-1231.
This staff will supply application forms for import permits upon
request. A separate application must be prepared for each shipment.
(c) What to include on the application for an import permit. The
importer must complete, sign, and date the application for an import
permit, which must include the following information:
(1) The name and address of the shipper in the country of origin of
the hedgehog or tenrec intended for importation into the United States.
(2) The name, address, and telephone number of the importer.
(3) The port of embarkation.
(4) The country from which the hedgehog or tenrec will be shipped
to the United States.
(5) The mode of transportation.
(6) The number, breed, species, and descriptions of the hedgehogs
or tenrecs to be imported.
(7) The purpose of the importation.
(8) The route of travel, including all carrier stops enroute.
(9) The proposed shipping and arrival dates.
(10) The port of first arrival in the United
States. [[Page 24584]]
(11) The name, mailing address, and telephone number of the person
to whom the hedgehog or tenrec will be delivered in the United States.
(12) The location of the place where delivery will be made in the
United States.
(13) Any remarks regarding the shipment.
(d) What will happen to the application for an import permit. Upon
receipt of the application, APHIS will review the application. If the
hedgehog or tenrec appears to be eligible to be imported into the
United States, APHIS will issue an import permit indicating the
applicable requirements under this subpart for the importation of the
hedgehog or tenrec. Even though an import permit has been issued for
the importation of a hedgehog or tenrec, the animal may enter the
United States only if all applicable requirements of this subpart have
been met.
Sec. 92.705 Health certificate.
A hedgehog or tenrec may not be imported into the United States
unless accompanied by a health certificate either issued by a full-time
salaried veterinary officer of the national government of the exporting
country, or issued by a veterinarian authorized or accredited by the
national government of the exporting country and endorsed by a full-
time salaried veterinary officer of the national government of that
country. The health certificate must contain the names and street
addresses of the consignor and consignee and must state:
(a) That the hedgehog or tenrec originated in a country that has
been recognized as free of foot-and-mouth disease by the USDA;
(b) That the hedgehog or tenrec has never been in a country where
foot-and-mouth disease exists;
(c) That the hedgehog or tenrec has not been commingled with any
other hedgehog or tenrec that originated in or has ever been in a
country where foot-and-mouth disease exists;
(d) That the hedgehog or tenrec was inspected by the individual
issuing the health certificate and was found free of any ectoparasites
not more than 72 hours before being loaded on the means of conveyance
which transported the animal to the United States;
(e) That all body surfaces of the hedgehog or tenrec were treated
for ectoparasites under the supervision of the veterinarian issuing the
health certificate at least 3 days but not more than 14 days before
being loaded on the means of conveyance that transported the animal to
the United States;
(f) That the pesticide and the concentration used was adequate to
kill the types of ectoparasites likely to infest the animal to be
imported;
(g) That the hedgehog or tenrec, after being treated for
ectoparasites in accordance with paragraphs (e) and (f) of this
section, had physical contact only with, or shared a pen or bedding
materials only with, treated hedgehogs or tenrecs in the same shipment
to the United States; and
(h) The name and concentration of the pesticide used to treat the
hedgehog or tenrec.
Sec. 92.706 Notification of arrival.
Upon the arrival of a hedgehog or tenrec at the port of first
arrival in the United States, the importer or his or her agent must
present the import permits and health certificates required by this
subpart to the collector of customs for the use of the inspector at
that port.
Sec. 92.707 Inspection at the port of first arrival.
(a) A hedgehog or tenrec from any part of the world must be
inspected by an APHIS inspector at the port of first arrival. Subject
to the other provisions in this subpart, a shipment of hedgehogs or
tenrecs may enter into the United States only if each hedgehog or
tenrec in the shipment is found free of ectoparasites and any clinical
signs of communicable diseases.
(b) If any hedgehog or tenrec in a shipment is found to be infested
with ectoparasites or demonstrates any clinical signs of communicable
diseases, then the entire shipment will be refused entry. The importer
will be given the following options:
(1) Remove the shipment from the United States; or
(2) Release the shipment to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The
Administrator will destroy or otherwise dispose of the shipment as
necessary to prevent the possible introduction into the United States
of communicable animal diseases.
Done in Washington, DC, this 27th day of April 1995.
Lonnie J. King,
Acting Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.
[FR Doc. 95-11374 Filed 5-8-95; 8:45 am]
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