APHIS Imported Plant Discussion

There will be a government sponsored discussion on the following topic.
Some of you might be interested in participating.  You can also sign up as a
stakeholder with APHIS to hear updates on their policies.  Go to 
https://web01.aphis.usda.gov/PPQStakeWeb2.nsf 

A recent discussion of the issues concerning invasive organisms by the
Ecological Society of America can be found at http://tinyurl.com/v3x24

I am *not* posting this information to start a discussion here about the
'white list'.  Thanks.

Cheers,
Bracey
San Jose CA



Evaluating the invasive potential of imported plants; electronic public
discussion

13.nov.06
[Federal Register: (Volume 71, Number 218)]
[Page 66156-66157]
[DOCID:fr13no06-23]
[Docket No. APHIS-2006-0078]

AGENCY: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA.

ACTION: Notice of electronic public discussion.

SUMMARY: We are advising the public that the Animal and Plant Health
Inspection Service (APHIS) is hosting an  electronic public discussion on
methods that can be used to evaluate the potential of imported plants to
become invasive species if they are introduced into the United States. Any
interested person can register for the electronic discussion, which will
allow participants to upload files and interact with other participants and
with APHIS staff.

DATES: The electronic public discussion will be held from November 27, 2006
to January 26, 2007.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Polly Lehtonen, Senior Staff
Officer, Commodity Import Analysis and Operations, PPQ, APHIS, 4700
River Road Unit 133, Riverdale, MD 20737-1236; (301) 734-8758.
Her email is  	Polly.P.Lehtonen@aphis.usda.gov
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