DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Declaration of Public Nuisance for Spruce Needle Rust; Notice to Rescind [27 Pa.B. 195] Under authority in section 20 of the Plant Pest Act (3 P. S. § 258.20), the Department of Agriculture hereby rescinds the Declaration of Public Nuisance (25 Pa.B. 246 (January 21, 1995)) for the plant pest Chrysomyxa weirii, known as spruce needle rust. Spruce needle rust is a significant threat to Colorado blue spruce grown in the nursery, landscape and Christmas tree trade. However, this plant pest is now known to be present in Columbia, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Monroe, Susquehanna and Wayne counties. Its presence over this sizable area means eradication in the landscape is not feasible. Recommended management in the nursery and Christmas tree trade is through proper sanitation and implementation of a fungicide spray program. By virtue of the Plant Pest Act (3 P. S. § 258.20), it is unlawful to sell or offer for sale a plant that harbors this plant pest.
CHARLES C. BROSIUS,
Secretary[Pa.B. Doc. No. 97-45. Filed for public inspection January 10, 1997, 9:00 a.m.]
