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APHIS

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)

The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) protects and promotes U.S. agricultural health, regulates genetically engineered organisms, administers the Animal Welfare Act, and manages wildlife damage.

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Official name: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Display name: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)
Short name: APHIS
Branch: Executive
Agency type: service
Phone: 1-202-720-2511
Main address: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Department of Agriculture 4700 River Road Riverdale, MD 20737

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Rule

Published April 10, 2026

91 FR 18277

Import Regulations for Horses; Pre-Export Examination

We are removing the requirement that horses offered for importation to the United States be accompanied by documentation of pre-export examination occurring within 48 hours of departure from the port of embarkation endorsed by a salaried veterinary medical officer. We have found that logistical barriers prevent affected parties from meeting this requirement at this time. This action removes the requirement, while keeping in place other requirements of the regulations.

Starts May 11, 2026

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1-202-720-2511

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Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Department of Agriculture 4700 River Road Riverdale, MD 20737

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Notice

Published April 7, 2026

91 FR 17627

Notice of Request for Revision to and Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; Movement of Plants and Plant Products From Hawaii and the Territories

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service's intention to request a revision to and extension of approval of an information collection associated with the regulations for the interstate movement of fruits and vegetables from Hawaii and the Territories.

Comment by June 8, 2026

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Notice

Published March 27, 2026

91 FR 14805

Bayer CropScience: Determination of Nonregulated Status of MON 95275 Maize (Corn)

We are advising the public of our determination that MON 95275 maize (corn), which was developed using genetic engineering to produce two insecticidal proteins and a double-stranded RNA transcript to provide protection from feeding damage caused by targeted coleopteran (corn rootworm) insect pests, is no longer considered regulated. Our determination is based on our evaluation of information and data Bayer CropScience submitted in its petition for a determination of nonregulated status, available scientific data, the plant pest risk assessment, and public comments received in response to a previous notice announcing the availability of the petition for nonregulated status and a draft plant pest risk assessment. This notice announces the availability of our written determination and supporting documents.

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Proposal

Published March 24, 2026

91 FR 13978

Standards for the Care of Breeding Female Dogs and Exercise and Socialization of Dogs

We are reopening the comment period for a request for information soliciting comments regarding appropriate standards for the care of breeding female dogs at dog breeding facilities and exercise and socialization of dogs subject to the Animal Welfare Act. This action will allow interested persons additional time to prepare and submit comments.

Comment by April 20, 2026

Starts February 17, 2026

CFR Title 9, Part 3

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Notice

Published March 13, 2026

91 FR 12340

Notice of Request for Revision to and Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; Cooperative State-Federal Brucellosis Eradication Program

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service's intention to request a revision to and extension of approval of an information collection associated with the Cooperative State-Federal Brucellosis Eradication Program.

Comment by May 12, 2026

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Notice

Published March 13, 2026

91 FR 12339

Notice of Availability of a Pest Risk Analysis for the Importation of Fresh Sweet Potato (Ipomoea batatas (L.)) Roots From the Republic of Korea Into the United States

We are advising the public that we have prepared a pest risk analysis that evaluates the risks associated with importation of fresh sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas (L.)) roots from the Republic of Korea into the United States for consumption. Currently, fresh sweet potato roots are authorized into Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Based on the analysis, we have determined that the application of one or more designated phytosanitary measures will be sufficient to mitigate the risks of introducing or disseminating plant pests or noxious weeds via the importation of fresh sweet potato roots from the Republic of Korea into the rest of the United States. We are making the pest risk analysis available to the public for review and comment.

Comment by May 12, 2026

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