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APHIS Recognizes Australian States as Free of Plant Pests

The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is amending its fruits and vegetables regulations to recognize parts of Australia as free of certain plant pests. Effective Aug. 29, the APHIS final rule recognizes the Australian states of New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania and Victoria as free of Mediterranean fruit fly. It also recognizes Western Australia as free of Queensland fruit fly.

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(Federal Register 08/29/14)