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Notice: 5758228

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

Division:

Division of Animal Industry

Chapter:

SCRAPIE

Overview

RULE:

5C-29.001	Definitions
5C-29.002	General Requirements for Movement of Sheep and Goats
5C-29.003	Recordkeeping Requirements for Identification of Sheep and Goats
5C-29.004	Scrapie Free Flock/Herd Certification Programs
5C-29.005	Scrapie Monitoring and Surveillance
5C-29.006	Scrapie Flock/Herd Clean-up Plans
5C-29.007	Florida Scrapie Certification Board
5C-29.008	Materials

PURPOSE:

The purpose and effect of this proposed new rule is to specify, detail, and clarify a Scrapie Control and Eradication Program in Florida. The proposed new rule adopts standards established by USDA, APHIS, under its Scrapie Eradication Uniform Methods and Rules (APHIS 91-55-079, June, 2005) and Voluntary Scrapie Flock Certification Program Standards (APHIS 91-55-091, June 2007). Implementation of this proposed new rule will establish Florida in a Consistent State Status regarding the control and eradication of Scrapie in the U.S.

SUMMARY:

This proposed new rule establishes general requirements, definitions, record keeping, tests and documentation for establishing and maintaining Scrapie – Free Flocks/Herds and handling infected flocks/herds in the state.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

570.07(23), 570.36(2), 570.07(15), 585.002(4), 585.007 FS.

LAW:

585.003, 585.08(1), 585.11(1), 585.14, 585.145(1),(2), 585.15, 585.16, 585.17, 585.18, 585.23, 585.40 FS.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

6/20/2008 Vol. 34/25

COMMENTS:

From 6/20/2008 To 7/11/2008 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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