Flower Power: Easing Rules on Chrysanthemum Rust Imports
Published Date: 5/27/2025
Notice
Summary
The government is reopening the comment period to let people review updated studies about the risks of importing chrysanthemum plants and a disease called chrysanthemum white rust. This affects growers, importers, and plant lovers who want to bring in chrysanthemum cuttings and plantlets from certain countries. The goal is to make sure everyone has a chance to weigh in before any final rules are set.
No Economic Impacts Identified for this Document
Personalized for You
How does this regulation affect your finances?
Personalize government policy and PRIA will tell you what this federal register document means for your household, plus every other regulation we track. PRIA reads each provision against your financial profile to show you exactly what matters to your wallet.
Key Dates
Department and Agencies
Related Federal Register Documents
2026-16844, Notice of Request for Revision to and Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; Animal Care; Standards for Birds Not Bred for Use in Research Under the Animal Welfare Act
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 Animal Welfare Act regulations for the humane handling, care, treatment, and transportation of birds not bred for use in research by dealers, exhibitors, operators of auction sales, research facilities, carriers and intermediate handlers.
2026-15857, Importation of Coffee Into Hawaii and Puerto Rico
We are proposing to amend the regulations regarding the importation of unroasted coffee and related articles into Hawaii and Puerto Rico by establishing a notice-based process for changes to the prohibitions on importing such articles. We would also broaden language regarding coffee pests. We are proposing these amendments because they would allow the Agency to more efficiently respond to market access requests as well as to emerging pest situations. These amendments would allow us to use a streamlined approach to update the importation conditions for unroasted coffee and related articles while continuing to protect plant health.
2026-15856, Notice of Request for Approval of a New Information Collection; National Animal Health Monitoring System; Poultry 2027 Upland Gamebird and Duck Study
The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is planning a new study in 2027 to learn more about upland gamebirds and ducks. This study will collect important info from poultry owners and farmers to help keep birds healthy. If you’re involved with these birds, get ready to share some data by October 5, 2026, and help shape the future of animal health!
2026-15876, Bayer/Monsanto: Determination of Nonregulated Status for MON 87429 Maize Genetically Engineered for Dicamba, Glufosinate, Quizalofop, and 2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic Acid (2,4-D) Resistance With Tissue-Specific Glyphosate Resistance Facilitating the Production of Hybrid Maize Seed
The USDA says Bayer/Monsanto’s MON 87429 maize, a special corn engineered to resist several herbicides and help make hybrid seeds, is no longer regulated starting August 5, 2026. This means farmers and seed producers can grow and sell this corn more easily without extra government rules. It’s a big win for agriculture, helping farmers protect crops and boost seed production without extra costs or delays.
2026-15845, National Poultry Improvement Plan and Auxiliary Provisions
We are proposing to amend the regulations governing the National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP). These amendments would, among other things, clarify existing provisions of the regulations, fix editorial errors, and align the regulations more closely with current producer practices. These proposed changes were voted on and approved by the voting delegates at the NPIP's 2024 National Plan Conference.
2026-15092, Notice of Availability of Pest Risk Analysis for the Interstate Movement of Fresh Turmeric Rhizomes for Consumption From Puerto Rico Into the Continental United States
We are advising the public that we have prepared a pest risk analysis that evaluates the risks associated with the interstate movement of fresh turmeric rhizomes (Curcuma longa L.) for consumption from Puerto Rico into the continental United States. 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 interstate movement of fresh turmeric rhizomes from Puerto Rico. We are making the pest risk analysis available to the public for review and comment.
Previous / Next Documents
Previous: 2025-09442, Oil Country Tubular Goods From India: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review, 2022-2023; Correction
The U.S. Department of Commerce fixed a mistake in their recent review of special taxes on oil pipes from India. They updated the correct cash deposit rates that companies must pay, affecting Indian exporters and U.S. importers. This change helps keep trade fair and ensures the right money is collected starting now.
Next: 2025-09444, Agency Information Collection Activities; Application and Reports for Paleontological Permits
The U.S. Department of the Interior is updating the forms and reports needed to get permits for digging up fossils. This affects paleontologists and anyone wanting to explore or study ancient bones and plants on public lands. The changes aim to make the process easier and faster, with no extra costs, and they’re asking for public feedback before finalizing.