Action:
Expansion of Emerald Ash Borer Regulated Area
Action 3315
General Information
| Action Summary |
By authority granted under Section 3.2-703 of the Code of Virginia, the Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services can extend or reduce the area currently regulated for plant pests. Expansion of the Virginia Emerald Ash Borer Quarantine is now necessary due to the detection of adult Emerald Ash Borers in Frederick County. The amendment will add the counties of Frederick and Clarke and the city of Winchester to the Emerald Ash Borer Quarantine.
The purpose of the promulgation of this regulation is to delay the long distance (artificial) spread of the emerald ash borer from infested areas to non-infested areas. This will reduce the impact of the emerald ash borer to landowners and forest users in Virginia thereby protecting the public’s health and welfare.
The quarantine restricts the movement of regulated articles, as defined in § 40, from regulated localities to non-regulated localities. The regulated articles, which include ash trees, green (non-heat treated) ash lumber and ash wood products, as well as hardwood firewood, pose a significant risk of transporting emerald ash borer. These regulated articles may move freely within the regulated areas.
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| Chapters Affected |
Only affects this chapter.
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| Executive Branch Review |
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
The normal executive branch review process is not required. As such, it can be submitted directly for publication and
is effective upon publication.
Exempt Citation:
§ 3.2-703
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| RIS Project |
Yes [002495] |
| New Periodic Review |
This action will not be used to conduct a new periodic review.
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Stages
Stages associated with this regulatory action.
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Stage Type |
Status |
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5590
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Final
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Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/08/2010. |
Contact Information
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Name / Title:
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Larry Nichols
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Program Manager, Office of Plant Industry Services
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Address:
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P.O. Box 1163
Richmond, VA 23218
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Email Address:
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Larry.Nichols@vdacs.virginia.gov
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Phone:
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(804)786-3515
FAX: (804)371-7793
TDD: (800)828-1120
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This person is the primary contact for this chapter.
