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Notice: 10102664

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

Division:

Division of Plant Industry

Chapter:

FRUIT FLY ERADICATION

Overview

RULE:

5B-66.001	Definitions and Purpose
5B-66.002	Purpose (Repealed)
5B-66.003	Quarantine Area
5B-66.004	Movement or Possession of Hosts or Regulated Articles; Conditions of Certification
5B-66.005	Confiscation and Disposal of Hosts and Regulated Articles
5B-66.006	Treatment Areas, Treatment Procedures, Mitigative Measures, and Declaration of Eradication

PURPOSE:

The purpose of this rule is to establish procedures for the eradication of fruit flies species in the genera Anastrepha (except A. suspensa), Bactrocera, Ceratitis, Dacus and Rhagoletis upon their detection in the State of Florida. If established in Florida, any one of these exotic pest species will significantly imperil the quality and quantity of many fruits and vegetables that are important to Florida’s citizens as well as significantly curtail the domestic and international markets for Florida agricultural products and thereby result in substantial economic losses. The rule will allow the state to respond immediately to a detection of a fruit fly outbreak and take appropriate measures to achieve eradication thereby protecting Florida’s agricultural industry, homegrown fruits and vegetables and certain native plants which are important food sources for wildlife.

SUMMARY:

The proposed rule will address the necessity of immediate action to eradicate fruit flies of economic importance before any infestation spreads. Depending on the fruit fly species, these pests will infest several to hundreds of host plants species, several of which are of significant economic importance to Florida (e.g., citrus, tomatoes, peppers). If the fruit fly continues to spread unchecked, it will cause substantial damage to fruit and vegetable-bearing plants in home gardens and agricultural production areas resulting in several millions of dollars in control costs, lost production, increased consumer prices in the marketplace, and loss of domestic and international markets.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

570.07(23), (24), 581.031(1), (5), (7), (17) FS.

LAW:

570.32(5), (6), 581.031(6), (7), (9), (15), (17), (20), (26), (30), 581.101, 581.161, 581.181 FS.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

7/15/2011 Vol. 37/28

COMMENTS:

From 7/15/2011 To 8/5/2011 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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