Irradiation Treatment; Location of Facilities in the Southern United States - Proposed rule

We are proposing to amend the phytosanitary treatment regulations to provide generic criteria for new irradiation treatment facilities in the Southern States of the United States.  This action would allow irradiation facilities to be located anywhere in these States, subject to approval, rather than only in the currently approved locations.  We are proposing to allow for the irradiation treatment of certain imported fruit from India and Thailand upon arrival in the United States.  This action would facilitate the importation of fruit requiring irradiation treatment while continuing to provide protection against the introduction of pests of concern into the United States.

We will consider all comments that we receive on or before November 28, 2011.  For additional information go to:
http://www.regulations.gov/fdmspublic/component/main?main=DocketDetail&d=APHIS-2009-0100.