🌱New Assessment on Biological Control for Russian Thistle in the US
Notice of Availability of an Environmental Assessment for Field Release of Aceria salsolae (Acari: Eriophyidae), a Mite for Biological Control of Russian Thistle (Salsola tragus), in the Contiguous United States
Summary
We are advising the public that the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has prepared a revised draft environmental assessment relative to permitting the release of the blister mite, Aceria salsolae De Lillo and Sobhian (Acari: Eriophyidae), for the biological control of Russian thistle (Salsola tragus L.) within the contiguous United States. Based on the revised draft environmental assessment and other relevant data, we have reached a preliminary determination that the release of this control agent within the contiguous United States will not have a significant impact on the quality of the human environment. We are making the revised draft environmental assessment available to the public for review and comment.
Agencies
- Agriculture Department
- Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Business Impact
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The notice involves the permitting process for the release of a biological control agent, which suggests compliance and regulatory requirements for businesses in agriculture, particularly for those affected by invasive species management.