Minimal-Risk Region Comment Period Reopened

November 10, 2006 - The comment period for the proposed rule that would remove several restrictions regarding the identification of animals and the processing of ruminant materials from bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) minimal-risk regions, as well as BSE-based restrictions on gelatin derived from bovine hides has been reopened. In the Thursday Federal Register, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service stated this action would allow additional time for interested persons to prepare and submit comments.

The proposed rule, published on Aug. 9, 2006, suggested removing several restrictions regarding the identification of animals and the processing of ruminant materials from BSE minimal-risk regions, as well as BSE-based restrictions on gelatin derived from bovine hides.

Comments received on or before Nov. 24, 2006, will be considered. Additional information can be found online at www.a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20061800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2006/E6-19042.htm.
Staff contact: Paul Rodgers, 303-771-3500

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