5522615, 5C-29.001 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 5522615

Notice of Development of Rulemaking

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 1, 2005) and Voluntary Scrapie Flock Certification Program Standards (APHIS 91-55-091, June 30, 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.

SUBJECT:

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:

4/18/2008 Vol. 34/16

RELATED STATUTES
AND LAWS:

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

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=5C-29.001&PDate=4/18/2008&Section=1

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

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