The information provided by these
documents is critical to APHIS' ability to prevent the interstate
spread of END, which is highly contagious and capable of causing
significant economic harm to the US poultry industry.
US Code:
7 USC
8301 Name of Law: The Animal Health Protection Act
There have been no outbreaks of
END or Chalamydiosis since 2004. Consequently, the burden hours
have decreased from 35 to 6.
$270
No
No
Uncollected
Uncollected
Uncollected
Uncollected
Mark Teachman 301
734-8073
No
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