This rule will help prevent the spread
of black stem rust by providing for and requiring the accurate
identification of rust- resistant varieties by inspectors and will
provide for the interstate movement of newly developed varieties
without unnecessary restrictions. We are amending the regulations
to (1) add 32 new varieties to the list of rust-resistant Berberis,
Mahoberberis, and Mahonia species; (2) to require that inspectors
verify that varieties matched their description, and (3) require
that the three species listed above be added to the list of rust-
resistant varieties in the regulations to provide the agency
with
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with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
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