APHIS is establishing regulations for the use of irradiation as a phytosanitary treatment for fruits and vegetables imported into the United States. The irradiation treatment would provide protection against fruit flies.
There is an adjustment in the burden hours for labeling due to a decrease in the number of respondents.
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No
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Uncollected
Uncollected
Uncollected
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