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Notice of Rescission of February 4, 2004, Order and Subsequent Amendments Prohibiting the Importation of Birds and Bird Products from Specified Countries
On August 13, 2009, HHS/CDC posted a Notice of Rescission to lift the HHS/CDC embargo of birds and unprocessed bird products from specified countries to ensure a more coordinated federal response to the control of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1. Please see the Notice of Rescission [PDF - 3 pages]. This Notice of Rescission becomes effective September 14, 2009.
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