Federal Register #APHIS-2023-0073

Proposed Rule: Amendments to Import Regulations for Unroasted Coffee and Related Articles into Hawaii and Puerto Rico

This opportunity concerns a proposed regulatory amendment by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), under the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), regarding the importation of unroasted coffee and related articles into Hawaii and Puerto Rico. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) - Products/Articles Affected: - Unroasted coffee - Coffee leaves - Empty sacks previously used for unroasted coffee - Key Details: - The proposed rule would establish a notice-based process for updating prohibitions and requirements on importing these articles. - The language regarding coffee pests would be broadened, and definitions for quarantine pests would be introduced. - APHIS would use the USDA Agricultural Commodity Import Requirements (ACIR) database to list authorized articles and applicable import requirements. - Pest risk analysis and public comment periods are required for changes. - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are mentioned, as this is a regulatory change, not a product or service procurement. - Unique Requirements: - Streamlined process for responding to market access requests and emerging pest situations - Continued emphasis on protecting plant health through regulatory oversight

Description

The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is proposing to amend regulations regarding the importation of unroasted coffee and related articles into Hawaii and Puerto Rico. The amendments would establish a notice-based process for changes to prohibitions on importing such articles and broaden language regarding coffee pests. This streamlined approach aims to allow APHIS to respond more efficiently to market access requests and emerging pest situations while continuing to protect plant health. The proposal includes defining quarantine pests and setting conditions for importation authorization, public comment, and changes to import requirements.

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