Federal Register #APHIS-2025-0003

Notice of Pest Risk Analysis for Interstate Movement of Fresh Turmeric Rhizomes from Puerto Rico

This notice from the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), under the Department of Agriculture, announces the availability of a pest risk analysis for the interstate movement of fresh turmeric rhizomes from Puerto Rico to the continental United States. - Government Buyer: - Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) - Purpose: - Release of a pest risk analysis for public review and comment - Focus on the movement of fresh turmeric rhizomes (Curcuma longa L.) for consumption - Key Details: - Analysis evaluates the risk of introducing or spreading plant pests or noxious weeds - Concludes that specific phytosanitary measures can mitigate these risks - No procurement of products or services is being requested - Unique Requirements: - Application of designated phytosanitary measures for safe interstate movement - Public invited to review and comment on the analysis - No OEMs, vendors, or product/service line items are mentioned or requested in this notice

Description

The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has prepared a pest risk analysis evaluating the risks associated with the interstate movement of fresh turmeric rhizomes for consumption from Puerto Rico into the continental United States. The analysis determined that applying one or more designated phytosanitary measures will sufficiently mitigate the risks of introducing or spreading plant pests or noxious weeds through this movement. The pest risk analysis is made available for public review and comment until September 25, 2026. Following the comment period, a decision will be announced regarding the interstate movement status of fresh turmeric rhizomes from Puerto Rico.

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