Action:
Repeals the Virginia Emerald Ash Borer Quarantine
Action 3859
General Information
| Action Summary |
This regulatory action repeals 2 VAC 5-335 et seq., Virginia Emerald Ash Borer Quarantine for Enforcement of the Virginia Pest Law. In August 2012, the United States Department of Agriculture expanded the federal Emerald Ash Borer quarantine (7 CFR 301.53) to include the entire Commonwealth of Virginia. Therefore, a state-issued quarantine is redundant and no longer necessary. |
| 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:
Section 3.2-703
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| RIS Project |
Yes [003487] |
| 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.
| Stage ID |
Stage Type |
Status |
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6414
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Final
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Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/28/2012. |
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.
