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Recent Actions -- Regulations Listed by Title

 

Recent Actions

  • Section 3591.6(a), Gypsy Moth Eradication Area – Oakland Area in Alameda County - 2008:
    This emergency amendment of Section 3591.6(a) will establish Alameda County as part of the eradication area for gypsy moth, Lymantria dispar. An adult gypsy moth was recently trapped (August 21, 2008) in the Oakland area of Alameda County. Finding a mature male gypsy moth is indicative of a possible incipient infestation of the moth in the Oakland area of Alameda County. Existing regulations establish Los Angeles, Marin, Nevada, Orange, Riverside, San Diego, San Mateo, Santa Barbara, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz and Ventura counties as eradication areas for gypsy moth; set forth the hosts of the moth; and set forth the means and methods which may be used in the control and eradication of the moth in the eradication area. The proposed amendment to the regulation will establish Alameda County as part of the eradication area for gypsy moth. The effect of the changes in the regulation is to provide authority for the State to perform detection, control and eradication activities against gypsy moth in Alameda County to prevent spread of the moth to noninfested areas to protect California's agricultural industry and environment.

    Date submitted to OAL: 08/25/08
    Office of Administrative Law’s Decision: Approved
    Date filed with Secretary of State: 09/02/08
    Effective Date: 09/02/08
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  • Section 3589, Japanese Beetle Eradication Area – Riverside and San Bernardino Counties:
    This emergency amendment of Section 3589(a) will establish Riverside and San Bernardino Counties as additional eradication areas for Japanese beetle, Popillia japonica. The entire counties are being proposed as eradication areas since future detection surveys may result in finds of additional small Japanese beetle infestations outside the current affected area. To enable rapid eradication responses to newly discovered small infestations without frequent amendment of the regulation, the entire county should be established as an eradication area. The effect of the amendment of this regulation will be to implement the State’s authority to perform specific survey, control and eradication activities against Japanese beetle in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties.

    Date submitted to OAL: 07/29/08
    Office of Administrative Law’s Decision: Approved
    Date filed with Secretary of State: 08/01/08
    Effective Date: 08/01/08
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  • Section 3591.22, False Codling Moth Eradication Area – The Entire State:
    The adoption of Section 3591.22 will establish the entire State of California as an eradication area with respect to false codling moth (Thaumatotibia leucotreta) (FCM). The proposed adoption of the regulation will also establish the possible carriers and the means and methods that may be used to eradicate, control or suppress FCM within any specific eradication area(s). The effect of the adoption of this regulation is to provide authority for the State to perform eradication activities against FCM within the entire State of California. To detect FCM and prevent its spread to non-infested areas, and to protect California's agricultural industry and environment, it is necessary to search for all life stages of FCM immediately in Ventura County. Therefore, it is necessary to adopt this regulation as an emergency action. Additionally, as there is an unknown introduction pathway into the State, it is now necessary to have the legal authority for searching for FCM elsewhere within the State. Therefore, the entire State is being proposed as an eradication area.

    Date submitted to OAL: 07/30/08
    Office of Administrative Law’s Decision: Approved
    Date filed with Secretary of State: 08/01/08
    Effective Date: 08/01/08
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  • Section 3435, Asian Citrus Psyllid Interior Quarantine – Expand San Diego County:
    This emergency amendment of Section 3435 will expand the existing regulated area approximately 630 square miles to the east of the current regulated area of San Diego County with respect to Asian citrus psyllid (Diaphorina citri) (ACP). The effect of the amendment of this regulation is to provide authority for the State to perform quarantine activities against ACP within this additional area of San Diego County. Any quarantine actions undertaken by the Department will be in cooperation and coordination with the USDA and the San Diego County Agricultural Commissioner. It is immediately necessary to implement quarantine actions in order to prevent the artificial spread of ACP to the non-infested areas of California. The total proposed regulated area is approximately 1811 square miles.

    Date submitted to OAL: 09/15/08
    Office of Administrative Law’s Decision: Approved
    Date filed with Secretary of State: 09/17/08
    Effective Date: 09/17/08
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  • Section 3435, Asian Citrus Psyllid Interior Quarantine – San Diego County:
    This emergency adoption of Section 3435 will establish portions of San Diego County as the area under quarantine with respect to Asian citrus psyllid (Diaphorina citri) (ACP). The effect of the adoption of this regulation will be to implement the State’s authority to perform quarantine activities against the ACP in the regulated area of San Diego County. The effect of the adoption of this regulation will also be to establish the hosts and possible carriers, regulated area, restrictions and exemptions when performing quarantine activities against ACP. Any quarantine actions undertaken by the Department will be in cooperation and coordination with the USDA and the San Diego County Agricultural Commissioner. It is immediately necessary to implement quarantine actions in order to prevent the artificial spread of ACP to the non-infested areas of California. The total proposed regulated area is approximately 1181 square miles.

    Date submitted to OAL: 09/04/08
    Office of Administrative Law’s Decision: Approved
    Date filed with Secretary of State: 09/05/08
    Effective Date: 09/05/08
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  • Section 3591.21, Asian Citrus Psyllid Eradication Area – The Entire State:
    The adoption of Section 3591.21 will establish the entire State of California as an eradication area with respect to Asian citrus psyllid (Diaphorina citri) (ACP). The proposed adoption of the regulation will also establish the possible carriers and the means and methods that may be used to eradicate, control or suppress ACP within any specific eradication area(s). The effect of the adoption of this regulation is to provide authority for the State to perform eradication activities against ACP within the entire State of California. To detect ACP and prevent its spread to non-infested areas, and to protect California's agricultural industry and environment, it is necessary to search for all life stages of ACP immediately. Therefore, it is necessary to adopt this regulation as an emergency action.

    Date submitted to OAL: 07/22/08
    Office of Administrative Law’s Decision: Approved
    Date filed with Secretary of State: 07/24/08
    Effective Date: 07/24/08
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  • Section 3060.3, Plants That Are Pests–Amendment:
    The proposed amendment of Section 3060.3 will establish the standards of pest cleanliness for nursery stock produced, held, or offered for sale. The Department proposes to amend Section 3060.3 to clearly establish that noxious weeds do not meet the requirements of Section 3060.3 and cannot be produced, held, or offered for sale as nursery stock. Plant species that have been designated as noxious weeds may be subject to various restrictions including the statutory provisions for weed-free areas, noxious weed management, and provisions of the California Seed Law. Management or control activities taken against noxious weeds may both protect California's agricultural industry and protect important native plant species and water resources.

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  • Section 3963, South American Spongeplant Eradication Area–Add Merced County:
    Effective May 26, 2008. This amendment of Section 3963 will establish Merced County as an additional eradication area for Limnobium laevigatum (South American spongeplant). The entire county is being proposed as an eradication area since future detection surveys may result in finds of additional small South American spongeplant infestations outside the current known area. To enable rapid treatment of newly discovered small infestations without frequent amendment of the regulation, the entire county should be established as an eradication area. The effect of the amendment of this regulation is to provide authority for the State to perform eradication activities against South American spongeplant in Merced County.

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  • Section 4500, Noxious Weed Species - Amendment to Remove Species:
    This proposed amendment of Section 4500 will remove the following plants listed as noxious weed species: Cynodon spp. & hybrids (Bermuda grass); Gaura coccinea (scarlet gaura); Gypsophila paniculata (baby's breath); Imperata brevifolia (satintail); Iris douglasiana (Douglas iris); Iris missouriensis (western blue flag); Malvella leprosa (alkali mallow); Orobanche cooperi (Cooper's broomrape); and, Polygonum coccineum [= P.amphibium] (kelp). Section 4500 designates those weed species that are noxious weed species. Noxious weed species pose a hazard to agriculture and some native plant species in California. The proposed action does not differ from any existing, comparable federal regulation or statute.

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  • Section 3417(b), Mexican Fruit Fly Interior Quarantine–Remove Escondido Area, San Diego County:
    This emergency amendment of Section 3417(b) will remove approximately 78 square miles in the Escondido area of San Diego County from the quarantine area for Mexican fruit fly, Anastrepha ludens. The fly was declared eradicated from this area on July 15, 2008; therefore, it is no longer necessary to regulate the movement of hosts and possible carriers of the fly from this area. It is necessary to amend this regulation on an emergency basis to remove the quarantine on the Escondido area and remove restrictions on the movement of hosts and possible carriers that are unnecessary.

    Date submitted to OAL: 07/14/08
    Office of Administrative Law’s Decision: Approved
    Date filed with Secretary of State: 07/22/08
    Effective Date: 07/22/08
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  • Section 3591.5(a), Mediterranean Fruit Fly Eradication Area - Tulare County:
    Effective June 23, 2008. This emergency amendment of Section 3591.5(a) will establish Tulare County as an eradication area for the pest Ceratitis capitata, Mediterranean fruit fly. This regulation will provide authority for the State to perform control and eradication activities against Mediterranean fruit fly in Tulare County. To prevent spread of the fly to noninfested areas to protect California's agricultural industry, it is necessary to immediately begin treatment activities against the Mediterranean fruit fly. Therefore, it is necessary to amend this regulation as an emergency action.

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  • Section 3406(b), Mediterranean Fruit Fly Interior Quarantine - Remove Area in Solano:
    This emergency amendment of Section 3406(b) will remove the quarantine area for Mediterranean fruit fly of approximately 114 square miles surrounding the Dixon area of Solano County. The effect of the amendment is to remove authority for the State to regulate movement of hosts and possible carriers of the Mediterranean fruit fly within and from this area under quarantine because the fly was eradicated on August 8, 2008; therefore, it will no longer be necessary to regulate the movement of hosts and possible carriers of the fly from this area effective August 8, 2008.

    Date submitted to OAL: 08/07/08
    Office of Administrative Law’s Decision: Approved
    Date filed with Secretary of State: 08/12/08
    Effective Date: 08/12/08
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  • Section 3433, Diaprepes Root Weevil Interior Quarantine–Vista Area in San Diego County - 2008:
    This emergency amendment of Section 3433 will establish a new regulated area of approximately two square miles in the Vista area of San Diego County as an additional area under quarantine for Diaprepes root weevil (Diaprepes abbreviatus). The proposed quarantine area is the smallest area possible, which includes a buffer area and is based upon the known natural dispersal of this weevil. The proposed regulated areas were jointly determined by the San Diego County Agricultural Commissioner and the Department. The effect of the amendment of this regulation is to provide authority for the State to perform quarantine activities against Diaprepes root weevil in this additional area of San Diego County.

    Date submitted to OAL: 08/25/08
    Office of Administrative Law’s Decision: Approved
    Date filed with Secretary of State: 09/02/08
    Effective Date: 09/02/08
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  • Section 3433, Diaprepes Root Weevil Interior Quarantine–Expand San Diego in San Diego Area - 2008:
    Effective April 15, 2008. This emergency amendment of Section 3433 will expand the existing regulated area by approximately one square mile in the San Diego area of San Diego County as an additional area under quarantine for Diaprepes root weevil (Diaprepes abbreviatus). The proposed quarantine area is the smallest area possible, which includes a buffer area and is based upon the known natural dispersal of this weevil. The proposed regulated areas were jointly determined by the San Diego County Agricultural Commissioner and the Department. The effect of the amendment of this regulation is to provide authority for the State to perform quarantine activities against Diaprepes root weevil in this additional area of San Diego County.

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  • Section 3433, Diaprepes Root Weevil Interior Quarantine–Expand San Diego in Rancho Santa Fe Area - 2008:
    Effective April 2, 2008. This emergency amendment of Section 3433 will expand the existing regulated area by approximately two square miles in the Rancho Santa Fe area of San Diego County as an additional area under quarantine for Diaprepes root weevil (Diaprepes abbreviatus). The proposed quarantine area is the smallest area possible, which includes a buffer area and is based upon the known natural dispersal of this weevil. The proposed regulated areas were jointly determined by the San Diego County Agricultural Commissioner and the Department. The effect of the amendment of this regulation is to provide authority for the State to perform quarantine activities against Diaprepes root weevil in this additional area of San Diego County.

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  • Section 3433, Diaprepes Root Weevil Interior Quarantine–Expand San Diego in La Jolla Area:
    Effective December 26, 2007. This emergency amendment of Section 3433 will expand the existing regulated area by approximately two square miles in the La Jolla area of San Diego County as an additional area under quarantine for Diaprepes root weevil (Diaprepes abbreviatus). The proposed quarantine area is the smallest area possible, which includes a buffer area and is based upon the known natural dispersal of this weevil. The proposed regulated areas were jointly determined by the San Diego County Agricultural Commissioner and the Department. The effect of the amendment of this regulation will be to implement the State’s authority to perform quarantine activities against Diaprepes root weevil in this additional area of San Diego County.

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  • Section 3433, Diaprepes Root Weevil Interior Quarantine–Expand San Diego in Rancho Santa Fe Area:
    Effective December 19, 2007. This emergency amendment of Section 3433 will expand the existing regulated area by approximately two square mile in the northern Rancho Santa Fe area of San Diego County as an additional area under quarantine for Diaprepes root weevil (Diaprepes abbreviatus). The proposed quarantine area is the smallest area possible, which includes a buffer area and is based upon the known natural dispersal of this weevil. The proposed regulated areas were jointly determined by the San Diego County Agricultural Commissioner and the Department. The effect of the amendment of this regulation will be to implement the State’s authority to perform quarantine activities against Diaprepes root weevil in this additional area of San Diego County.

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  • Section 3433, Diaprepes Root Weevil Interior Quarantine–Expand San Diego in Carlsbad Area:
    Effective November 27, 2007. This emergency amendment of Section 3433 will expand the existing regulated area (approximately three square miles) by approximately one square mile in the Carlsbad area of San Diego County as additional areas under quarantine for Diaprepes root weevil (Diaprepes abbreviatus). The proposed quarantine area is the smallest area possible, which includes a buffer area and is based upon the known natural dispersal of this weevil. The proposed regulated areas were jointly determined by the San Diego County Agricultural Commissioner and the Department. The effect of the amendment of this regulation will be to implement the State’s authority to perform quarantine activities against Diaprepes root weevil in this additional area of San Diego County.

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  • Section 3433, Diaprepes Root Weevil Interior Quarantine–San Diego County-Scripps Ranch:
    Effective November 21, 2007. This emergency amendment of Section 3433 will establish a new regulated area of approximately three square miles in the Scripps Ranch area of San Diego County. The proposed amendment of Section 3433 will expand, by approximately one square mile, an existing quarantine area in the La Jolla/Del Mar/Rancho Santa Fe area of San Diego County. The proposed amendment of Section 3433 will also expand, by approximately two square miles, an existing quarantine area in the Encinitas area of San Diego County. The proposed quarantine area is the smallest area possible, which includes a buffer area and is based upon the known natural dispersal of this weevil. The proposed regulated areas were jointly determined by the San Diego County Agricultural Commissioner and the Department. The effect of the amendment of this regulation is to provide authority for the State to perform quarantine activities against Diaprepes root weevil in this additional area of San Diego County.

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  • Section 3433, Diaprepes Root Weevil Interior Quarantine - Expand Los Angeles and San Diego Counties:
    Effective October 3, 2007. This emergency amendment of Section 3433 will expand, by approximately one-half square mile, an existing quarantine area in the eastern Encinitas area of San Diego County as additional areas under quarantine for Diaprepes root weevil (Diaprepes abbreviatus). This proposed amendment will also expand, by approximately one-half square miles, the existing Long Beach regulated area of Los Angeles County. The proposed quarantine area is the smallest area possible, which includes a buffer area and is based upon the known natural dispersal of this weevil. The proposed regulated areas were jointly determined by the Los Angeles and San Diego county agricultural commissioners and the Department. The effect of the amendment of this regulation is to provide authority for the State to perform quarantine activities against Diaprepes root weevil in these additional areas of Los Angeles and San Diego counties.

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  • Section 3433, Diaprepes Root Weevil Interior Quarantine-Mirada/Newport/Solana:
    This emergency amendment of Section 3433 will add approximately one square mile surrounding portions of the Costa Mesa area to the existing Newport Beach (west) regulated area of Orange County and is considered an expansion of this regulated area. The amendment of Section 3433 will also add approximately one square mile surrounding portions of the existing Encinitas regulated area and establish a new approximate one square mile area surrounding portions of the Solana Beach area of San Diego County. Finally, the proposed amendment will establish a new regulated area of approximately one and one-half square miles surrounding portions of the La Mirada area in Los Angeles and Orange counties. The effect of the amendment of this regulation (effective 7/9/2007) is to provide authority for the State to perform quarantine activities against Diaprepes root weevil in these additional areas of Los Angeles, Orange and San Diego counties. To prevent the spread of the Diaprepes root weevil to non-infested areas in order to protect California's agricultural industry and environment, it is necessary to begin quarantine activities against the Diaprepes root weevil immediately.

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  • Section 3433, Diaprepes Root Weevil Interior Quarantine - Expand 2 Areas of La Jolla:
    This emergency amendment of Section 3433 will expand, by approximately one-quarter square mile, an existing quarantine area in the southern La Jolla area of San Diego County. The proposed amendment will also merge the existing the La Jolla/Del Mar and Fairbanks Ranch/Rancho Santa Fe areas of San Diego County by adding approximately six square miles to San Diego County as additional areas under quarantine for Diaprepes root weevil (Diaprepes abbreviatus). The proposed quarantine area is the smallest area possible, which includes a buffer area and is based upon the known natural dispersal of this weevil. The proposed regulated areas were jointly determined by the San Diego County Agricultural Commissioner and the Department. To prevent the spread of the Diaprepes root weevil to non-infested areas in order to protect California's agricultural industry and environment, it is necessary to begin quarantine activities against the Diaprepes root weevil immediately in these additional areas of San Diego County.

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  • Section 3434, Light Brown Apple Moth Interior Quarantine–Expand Alameda County (Pleasanton/Dublin Area):
    This emergency amendment of Section 3434(b) will expand the existing regulated area in the Pleasanton/Dublin area of Alameda County (approximately 11 square miles) as additional areas under quarantine for light brown apple moth (Epiphyas postvittana) (LBAM). This would make a total of approximately 1,753 square miles under regulation within the State. The effect of this amendment of the regulation is to establish authority for the State to perform quarantine activities against LBAM in these additional areas. To prevent the spread of the LBAM to non-infested areas in order to protect California's agricultural industry and environment, it is necessary to begin quarantine activities against the LBAM immediately. Therefore, it is necessary to amend this regulation as an emergency action.

    Date submitted to OAL: 10/07/08
    Office of Administrative Law’s Decision: Pending
    Date filed with Secretary of State: Pending
    Effective Date: Pending
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  • Section 3434, Light Brown Apple Moth Interior Quarantine–Expand San Mateo & Napa Counties:
    This emergency amendment of Section 3434(b) will expand the regulated area in San Mateo County (approximately five square miles) and Napa County (approximately 14 square miles) as additional areas under quarantine for light brown apple moth (Epiphyas postvittana) (LBAM). This would make a total of approximately 1,742 square miles under regulation within the State. The effect of this amendment of the regulation is to establish authority for the State to perform quarantine activities against LBAM in these additional areas. To prevent the spread of the LBAM to non-infested areas in order to protect California's agricultural industry and environment, it is necessary to begin quarantine activities against the LBAM immediately. Therefore, it is necessary to amend this regulation as an emergency action.

    Date submitted to OAL: 09/19/08
    Office of Administrative Law’s Decision: Approved
    Date filed with Secretary of State: 09/23/08
    Effective Date: 09/23/08
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  • Section 3434, Light Brown Apple Moth Interior Quarantine–Expand Contra Costa, San Mateo & Solano Counties:
    This emergency amendment of Section 3434(b) will expand the regulated areas in Contra Costa (approximately three square miles), San Mateo (approximately two square miles) and Solano (approximately four square miles) for a total of approximately nine square miles as additional areas under quarantine for light brown apple moth (Epiphyas postvittana) (LBAM). This would make a total of approximately 1,723 square miles under regulation within the State. The effect of this amendment of the regulation is to provide authority for the State to perform quarantine activities against LBAM in these additional areas. To prevent the spread of the LBAM to non-infested areas in order to protect California's agricultural industry and environment, it is necessary to begin quarantine activities against the LBAM immediately. Therefore, it is necessary to amend this regulation as an emergency action.

    Date submitted to OAL: 09/05/08
    Office of Administrative Law’s Decision: Approved
    Date filed with Secretary of State: 09/10/08
    Effective Date: 09/10/08
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  • Section 3434, Light Brown Apple Moth Interior Quarantine–New Area in Napa & Sonoma Counties:
    This emergency amendment of Section 3434(b) will establish a new regulated area of approximately 19 square miles in the Napa and Sonoma areas of Napa and Sonoma Counties as an additional area under quarantine for light brown apple moth (Epiphyas postvittana) (LBAM). The effect of this amendment of the regulation is to provide authority for the State to perform quarantine activities against LBAM in this additional area. To prevent the spread of the LBAM to non-infested areas in order to protect California's agricultural industry and environment, it is necessary to begin quarantine activities against the LBAM immediately. Therefore, it is necessary to amend this regulation as an emergency action.

    Date submitted to OAL: 08/22/08
    Office of Administrative Law’s Decision: Approved
    Date filed with Secretary of State: 08/26/08
    Effective Date: 08/26/08
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  • Section 3434, Light Brown Apple Moth Interior Quarantine–Expand Monterey County:
    This emergency amendment of Section 3434(b) will expand the regulated area in Monterey County by adding approximately six square miles in the Carmel area and establish a new regulated area approximately 14 square miles surrounding the Parkfield area as additional areas under quarantine for light brown apple moth (Epiphyas postvittana) (LBAM). The effect of this amendment of the regulation is to provide authority for the State to perform quarantine activities against LBAM in these additional areas. To prevent the spread of the LBAM to non-infested areas in order to protect California's agricultural industry and environment, it is necessary to begin quarantine activities against the LBAM immediately. Therefore, it is necessary to amend this regulation as an emergency action.

    Date submitted to OAL: 08/15/08
    Office of Administrative Law’s Decision: Approved
    Date filed with Secretary of State: 08/18/08
    Effective Date: 08/18/08
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  • Section 3434, Light Brown Apple Moth Interior Quarantine–Expand Marin, Monterey and Santa Clara Counties:
    This emergency amendment of Section 3434(b) will expand the regulated areas existing in Marin County (approximately two square miles), Monterey County (approximately four square miles) and Santa Clara County (approximately eight square miles) as additional areas under quarantine for light brown apple moth (Epiphyas postvittana) (LBAM). The effect of this amendment of the regulation is to provide authority for the State to perform quarantine activities against LBAM in these additional areas. To prevent the spread of the LBAM to non-infested areas in order to protect California's agricultural industry and environment, it is necessary to begin quarantine activities against the LBAM immediately. Therefore, it is necessary to amend this regulation as an emergency action.

    Date submitted to OAL: 08/06/08
    Office of Administrative Law’s Decision: Approved
    Date filed with Secretary of State: 08/13/08
    Effective Date: 08/13/08
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  • Section 3434, Light Brown Apple Moth Interior Quarantine–Expand Santa Clara County:
    This emergency amendment of Section 3434(b) will expand the regulated areas existing in Santa Clara County by adding approximately seven square miles as an additional area under quarantine for light brown apple moth (Epiphyas postvittana) (LBAM). The effect of this amendment of the regulation is to provide authority for the State to perform quarantine activities against LBAM in this additional area. To prevent the spread of the LBAM to non-infested areas in order to protect California's agricultural industry and environment, it is necessary to begin quarantine activities against the LBAM immediately. Therefore, it is necessary to amend this regulation as an emergency action.

    Date submitted to OAL: 07/22/08
    Office of Administrative Law’s Decision: Approved
    Date filed with Secretary of State: 07/28/08
    Effective Date: 07/28/08
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  • Section 3434, Light Brown Apple Moth Interior Quarantine – Expand Monterey & Santa Cruz Counties:
    Effective July 11, 2008. This emergency amendment of Section 3434(b) will expand (approximately 18 square miles) the regulated areas existing in Monterey and Santa Cruz Counties for light brown apple moth (Epiphyas postvittana) (LBAM). The effect of this amendment of the regulation is to establish authority for the State to perform quarantine activities against LBAM in these additional areas. To prevent the spread of the LBAM to non-infested areas in order to protect California's agricultural industry and environment, it is necessary to begin quarantine activities against the LBAM immediately. Therefore, it is necessary to amend this regulation as an emergency action.

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  • Section 3434, Light Brown Apple Moth Interior Quarantine – Expanding & Adding Vallejo Area:
    Effective June 16, 2008. This emergency amendment of Section 3434(b) will expand (approximately 65 square miles) the contiguous regulated area existing in Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties and expand the Vallejo area (approximately three square miles) of Solano County for light brown apple moth (Epiphyas postvittana) (LBAM). The effect of this amendment of the regulation is to provide authority for the State to perform quarantine activities against LBAM in these additional areas. To prevent the spread of the LBAM to non-infested areas in order to protect California's agricultural industry and environment, it is necessary to begin quarantine activities against the LBAM immediately. Therefore, it is necessary to amend this regulation as an emergency action.

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  • Section 3434, Light Brown Apple Moth Interior Quarantine – Add Half Moon Bay Area:
    Effective June 11, 2008. This emergency amendment of Section 3434(b) will expand (approximately 17 square miles) the contiguous regulated area existing in Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties to add the Half Moon Bay area for light brown apple moth (Epiphyas postvittana) (LBAM). The effect of this amendment of the regulation is to provide authority for the State to perform quarantine activities against LBAM in this additional area. To prevent the spread of the LBAM to non-infested areas in order to protect California's agricultural industry and environment, it is necessary to begin quarantine activities against the LBAM immediately. Therefore, it is necessary to amend this regulation as an emergency action.

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  • Section 3434, Light Brown Apple Moth Interior Quarantine – Expanding 8 Counties and Adding Novato Area:
    Effective June 4, 2008. This emergency amendment of Section 3434(b) will expand (approximately 118 square miles) the contiguous regulated area in Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, Santa Clara and San Mateo counties; expand (approximately 27 square miles) the regulated area in the Monterey and Santa Cruz Counties; and establish a new regulated area (approximately 16 square miles) in the Novato area of Marin County as additional areas under quarantine for light brown apple moth (Epiphyas postvittana) (LBAM). The effect of this amendment of the regulation is to provide authority for the State to perform quarantine activities against LBAM in these additional areas. To prevent the spread of the LBAM to non-infested areas in order to protect California's agricultural industry and environment, it is necessary to begin quarantine activities against the LBAM immediately. Therefore, it is necessary to amend this regulation as an emergency action.

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  • Section 3434, Light Brown Apple Moth Interior Quarantine – Merge Contra Costa, Expand Santa Cruz:
    Effective May 23, 2008. This emergency amendment of Section 3434(b) will expand (approximately 23 square miles) the contiguous regulated area in Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, Santa Clara and San Mateo counties and merge it with the Martinez area of Contra Costa County; and expand the regulated area in Watsonville area (approximately three square miles) of Santa Cruz County as additional areas under quarantine for light brown apple moth (Epiphyas postvittana) (LBAM). The effect of this amendment of the regulation is to provide authority for the State to perform quarantine activities against LBAM in these additional areas. To prevent the spread of the LBAM to non-infested areas in order to protect California's agricultural industry and environment, it is necessary to begin quarantine activities against the LBAM immediately. Therefore, it is necessary to amend this regulation as an emergency action.

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  • Section 3434, Light Brown Apple Moth Interior Quarantine – Merge San Mateo and Santa Clara, Expand Solano and Add Martinez:
    Effective May 7, 2008. This emergency amendment of Section 3434(b) will expand (approximately 22 square miles) and merge the contiguous regulated area in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties with that area currently existing in Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco and San Mateo counties; expand (approximately five square miles) the Vallejo area of Solano County and establish a new regulated area in the Martinez area (approximately 28 square miles) of Contra Costa County as additional areas under quarantine for light brown apple moth (Epiphyas postvittana) (LBAM). The effect of this amendment of the regulation is to provide authority for the State to perform quarantine activities against LBAM in these additional areas. To prevent the spread of the LBAM to non-infested areas in order to protect California's agricultural industry and environment, it is necessary to begin quarantine activities against the LBAM immediately. Therefore, it is necessary to amend this regulation as an emergency action.