APHIS

Pest Risk Analysis for Sweet Potato Imports from South Korea

The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has issued a notice of availability for a pest risk analysis concerning the importation of fresh sweet potato roots from the Republic of Korea into the United States. The agency is seeking public comment on the analysis, which evaluates potential phytosanitary measures.

APHIS Extension Request

The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has posted a request for an extension related to a previous notice. This action concerns a specific docket number and is part of ongoing regulatory processes.

APHIS Adds Sri Lanka to African Swine Fever Affected Regions List

The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has added Sri Lanka to its list of regions affected by African Swine Fever (ASF). This action, effective December 4, 2024, imposes import restrictions on pork and pork products from Sri Lanka to prevent the introduction of ASF into the United States.

APHIS Notice: Pioneer Hi-Bred Maize Risk Assessment Extension

The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has received a request from Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. to extend a determination of nonregulated status for a new variety of genetically engineered maize (DP51291) based on its similarity to a previously approved variety (DP23211). APHIS is making this extension request and its draft risk assessment available for public comment.

APHIS Brucellosis Eradication Program Information Collection Revision

The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is requesting a revision and extension of approval for an information collection related to the Cooperative State-Federal Brucellosis Eradication Program. This notice is part of the public comment period for the proposed changes.

Addition of Sri Lanka to African Swine Fever Affected Regions List

The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has added Sri Lanka to its list of regions affected by African Swine Fever (ASF). This notice updates the agency's official list of regions considered to be affected by the disease.

Pioneer Hi-Bred maize genetically engineered status assessment

The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has published a notice regarding Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc.'s request for an extension of determination of nonregulated status for genetically engineered maize. The notice includes a plant pest risk similarity assessment and is open for public comment.

Notice of Availability of Pest Risk Analysis for Sweet Potato Importation from Korea

The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has issued a notice regarding the availability of a Pest Risk Analysis (PRA) for the importation of fresh sweet potato roots from the Republic of Korea into the United States. A public comment period is open for 59 days.

Proposed Revision to US Import Requirements for Pineapples from Taiwan

The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has proposed revisions to the import requirements for pineapples from Taiwan into the United States. This notice is open for public comment until May 4, 2026.