[pbs] Re: Info on relaxation of USDA import rules for seed
Leo A. Martin
leo1010 at attglobal.net
Sat May 1 00:46:48 EDT 2004
> We are proposing to amend the nursery stock regulations to allow the
> importation of small lots of seed under an import permit with specific
> conditions, as an alternative to the current phytosanitary certificate
> requirement.
Before you get all excited, go read the proposed regulations. The
proposed "solution" is much worse than what we have now. Paying $50 per
shipment for a phytosanitary certificate will look like a 1-pound
chocolate bar compared to the new regime.
Here is the list of matters before APHIS for comment:
http://www.aphis.usda.gov/ppd/rad/webrepor/ppq.html
And here is the link to the text of the full discussion: (READ THE WHOLE
THING)
http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=2004_register&docid=fr29ap04-10
Leo
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