APHIS Seeks Comment on Draft Pest Risk Assessment for the Importation of Corn grain for consumption from Ukraine

The government of Ukraine has asked USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to authorize the importation of Corn grain  (Zea mays) for consumption into the United States. APHIS has drafted a pest risk assessment that describes potential pests associated with the commodity.

APHIS shares draft pest risk assessments to determine whether stakeholders have information that might lead us to revise the draft assessment before we identify pest mitigations and proceed with the commodity import approval process.

The draft pest risk assessment for corn seed for consumption from Ukraine will be available for review and comment until December 7, 2021. To view the assessment or submit comments, go to
https://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant-health/risk-assessment-consultation