Title 15
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Subtitle 11 ANIMAL HEALTH

15.11.08 Eradication of Hog Cholera

Authority: Agriculture Article, §3-101, Annotated Code of Maryland

Notice of Proposed Action

[12-132-P]

The Secretary of Agriculture proposes to repeal Regulations .01 — .09 under COMAR 15.11.08 Eradication of Hog Cholera.

Statement of Purpose

The purpose of this action is to repeal COMAR 15.11.08 in its entirety. Hog Cholera has been eradicated from the U.S. for many years; therefore, these regulations are obsolete. This action is in accordance with the 2011 Regulatory Review and Evaluation under Executive Order 01.01.2003.20 and State Government Article, §10-133, Annotated Code of Maryland.

Comparison to Federal Standards

There is no corresponding federal standard to this proposed action.

Estimate of Economic Impact

The proposed action has no economic impact.

Economic Impact on Small Businesses

The proposed action has minimal or no economic impact on small businesses.

Impact on Individuals with Disabilities

The proposed action has no impact on individuals with disabilities.

Opportunity for Public Comment

Comments may be sent to Dr. Guy Hohenhaus, State Veterinarian, Maryland Department of Agriculture, 50 Harry S Truman Parkway, Annapolis, MD 21401, or call 410-841-5810, or email to animalhealth@mda.state.md.us, or fax to 410-841-5999. Comments will be accepted through July 2, 2012. A public hearing has not been scheduled.

EARL F. HANCE
Secretary of Agriculture