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- Federal Register - July 20, 2000 Volume 65, Number140
Notices - Page 45018 From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access wais.access.gpo.gov
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- Declaration of Extraordinary Emergency Because of an
Atypical Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathy (Prion Disease) of Foreign
Origin
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- A transmissible spongiform encephalopathy (TSE) (prion
disease) of foreign origin has been detected in the United States. It is
different from TSE's previously diagnosed in the United States. The TSE
was detected in the progeny of imported sheep. The imported sheep and their
progeny are under quarantine in Vermont. Transmissible spongiform encephalopathies
are degenerative fatal diseases that can affect livestock. TSE's are caused
by similar, as yet uncharacterized, agents that usually produce spongiform
changes in the brain.
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- Post-mortem analysis has indicated positive results for
an atypical TSE of foreign origin in four sheep in Vermont. Because of
the potentially serious consequences of allowing the disease to spread
to other livestock in the United States, it is necessary to seize and dispose
of those flocks of sheep in Vermont that are affected with or exposed to
the disease, and their germ plasm. The existence of the atypical TSE of
foreign origin represents a threat to U.S. livestock. It constitutes a
real danger to the national economy and a potential serious burden on interstate
and foreign commerce. The Department has reviewed the measures being taken
by Vermont to quarantine and regulate the flocks in question and has consulted
with appropriate officials in the State of Vermont. Based on such review
and consultation, the Department has determined that Vermont does not have
the funds to compensate flock owners for the seizure and disposal of flocks
affected with or exposed to the disease, and their germ plasm. Without
such funds, it will be unlikely to achieve expeditious disposal of the
flocks and germ plasm.
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- Therefore, the Department has determined that an extraordinary
emergency exists because of the existence of the atypical TSE in Vermont.
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- This declaration of extraordinary emergency authorizes
the Secretary to seize, quarantine, and dispose of, in such manner as he
deems necessary, any animals that he finds are affected with or exposed
to the disease in question, and their germ plasm, and otherwise to carry
out the provisions and purposes of the Act of July 2, 1962 (21 U.S.C. 134-134h).
The State of Vermont has been informed of these facts.
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- Dated: This declaration of extraordinary emergency shall
become effective July 14, 2000.
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- Dan Glickman, Secretary of Agriculture. [FR Doc. 00-18367
Filed 7-19-00; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410-34-P
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- DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Office of the Secretary
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- [Docket No. 00-072-2]
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- Declaration of Emergency Because of an Atypical Transmissible
Spongiform Encephalopathy (Prion Disease) of Foreign Origin
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- A transmissible spongiform encephalopathy (TSE) (prion
disease) of foreign origin has been detected in the United States. It is
different from TSE's previously diagnosed in the United States. The TSE
was detected in the progeny of imported sheep. The imported sheep and their
progeny are under quarantine in Vermont. Transmissible spongiform encephalopathies
are degenerative fatal diseases that can affect livestock. TSE's are caused
by similar, as yet uncharacterized, agents that usually produce spongiform
changes in the brain.
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- Post-mortem analysis has indicated positive results for
an atypical TSE of foreign origin in four sheep in Vermont. Because of
the potentially serious consequences of allowing the disease to spread
to other livestock in the United States, it is necessary to seize and dispose
of those flocks of sheep in Vermont that are affected with or exposed to
the disease, and their germ plasm. The existence of the atypical TSE of
foreign origin represents a threat to U.S. livestock. It constitutes a
real danger to the national economy and a potential serious burden on interstate
and foreign commerce.
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- APHIS has insufficient funds to carry out the seizure
and disposal of animals and germ plasm necessary to eliminate this disease
risk. These funds would be used to compensate the owners of the animals
and germ plasm for their seizure and disposal in accordance with 21 U.S.C.
134a.
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- Therefore, in accordance with the provisions of the Act
of September 25, 1981, as amended (7 U.S.C. 147b), I declare that there
is an emergency that threatens the livestock industry of this country and
hereby authorize the transfer and use of such funds as may be necessary
from appropriations or other funds available to agencies or corporations
of the United States Department of Agriculture to seize and dispose of
animals that are affected with or exposed to this TSE, and their germplasm,
in accordance with 21 U.S.C. 134a.
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- Dated: This declaration of emergency shall become effective
July 14, 2000. Dan Glickman, Secretary of Agriculture. [FR Doc. 00-18368
Filed 7-19-00; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410-34-P
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