Action:
Regulations Governing Emerald Ash Borer
Action 2779
General Information
| Action Summary |
Pursuant to Section 3.1-188.23 of the Code of Virginia, the Board of Agriculture and Consumer Services hereby establishes regulated areas under the Virginia Emerald Ash Borer Quarantine due to the detection of larvae or other life stages of the emerald ash borer in Fairfax County. The quarantine restricts the movement of regulated articles from regulated localities to non-regulated localities. The regulated articles, which include ash trees, green (non-heat treated) ash lumber and ash wood products, as well as hardwood firewood, pose a significant risk of transporting emerald ash borer. |
| Chapters Affected |
Only affects this chapter.
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| Executive Branch Review |
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
The normal executive branch review process is not required. As such, it can be submitted directly for publication and
is effective upon publication.
Exempt Citation:
Section 3.1-188.23 of the Code of Virginia
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| RIS Project |
Yes [001555] |
| New Periodic Review |
This action will not be used to conduct a new periodic review.
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Stages
Stages associated with this regulatory action.
| Stage ID |
Stage Type |
Status |
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4772
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Final
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Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/15/2008. |
Contact Information
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Name / Title:
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Larry Nichols
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Program Manager, Office of Plant Industry Services
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Address:
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P.O. Box 1163
Richmond, VA 23218
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Email Address:
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Larry.Nichols@vdacs.virginia.gov
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Phone:
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(804)786-3515
FAX: (804)371-7793
TDD: (800)828-1120
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This person is the primary contact for this chapter.
