9210264, 5B-66.001 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 9210264

Notice of Development of Rulemaking

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5B-66.002	Purpose (Repealed)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 in the genera Anastrepha (except A. suspensa), Bactrocera, Ceratitis, Dacus and Rahgoletis upon their detection in the State of Florida. The effect will be that the state can quickly respond 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.

SUBJECT:

The proposed rule will address the necessity of immediate action to eradicate fruit flies of economic importance before the infestation spreads. If immediate action is not taken, eradication costs will rise dramatically due to the increased area which then will need treatment. If the fruit fly continues to spread unchecked, it will cause substantial damage to fruit-bearing plants in home gardens and ultimately spread into agricultural production areas where it would cost several millions of dollars in control costs, lost production and increased consumer prices in the marketplace.

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:

10/8/2010 Vol. 36/40

RELATED STATUTES
AND LAWS:

570.07(23), (24), 581.031(1), (5), (7), (17) FS., 570.32 (5), (6), 581.031(6), (7), (9), (15), (17), (20), (26), (30), 581.101, 581.161, 581.181 FS.

OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE:

Joint Administrative Procedures Committee
Florida Administrative Law Central Online Network (F.A.L.C.O.N.)

RELATED COURT CASES:

Division of Administrative Hearings

FEDERAL eRULEMAKING
WEB PORTAL:

Regulations.gov

HOW TO LINK TO
THIS NOTICE:

http://flrules.org/gateway/ruleno.asp?id=5B-66.001&PDate=10/8/2010&Section=1

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

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