USDA Extends Citrus Disease Paperwork Rules
Published Date: 7/16/2026
Notice
Summary
The USDA is updating and extending paperwork rules to help stop the spread of citrus canker, citrus greening, and the Asian citrus psyllid bug that spreads disease. This affects citrus growers and businesses moving citrus products between states. They’re asking for public comments by September 14, 2026, and the changes aim to keep citrus healthy without adding extra costs.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
Large paperwork burden for citrus nurseries
If you run a commercial nursery or citrus operation in a quarantined U.S. State or Territory, you must complete labeling, recordkeeping, and related paperwork under the citrus canker/greening/ACP rules. APHIS estimates 593 respondents, 9,849,138 total annual responses, an average burden of 0.398 hours per response, and 325,201 total burden hours per year.
Interstate movement restrictions for citrus
If you grow, ship, or move regulated citrus articles from quarantined areas, APHIS restricts interstate movement under Subpart M (7 CFR 301.75-1 through 301.75-17) and Subpart N (7 CFR 301.76 through 301.76-11) to prevent spread of citrus canker, citrus greening, and the Asian citrus psyllid.
Agency states no added costs intended
USDA/APHIS says the revisions and extension of the information collection are intended to help keep citrus healthy without adding extra costs. This statement is presented as the agency's aim in the notice.
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