APHIS Asking for Comments on Chrysanthemum White Rust Restrictions
The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service said it's reevaluating its process for responding to domestic chrysanthemum white rust (CWR) outbreaks and the import of plant material that hosts CWR. The import of CWR host plants for planting from some…
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countries and localities is currently prohibited to prevent the introduction of CWR into the U.S. In addition, APHIS said, import of cut flowers of CWR host plants from countries where CWR is known to occur is currently restricted. APHIS is reevaluating its current regulatory strategy in order to improve the effectiveness and economic efficiency of its programs. After reviewing public comments, APHIS will determine whether to propose changes to its existing regulations, it said. Comments are due by Oct. 2.