301.78 MEDITERRANEAN FRUIT FLY

Federal Domestic Quarantine

A Pest. Mediterranean fruit fly. (Ceratitis capitata Wiedemann).

B. Regulated Area:.  San Diego County: (El Cajon Area):  Beginning at the intersection of State Highway 52 and Prospect Avenue; then, northeasterly along Prospect Avenue to its intersection with Fanita Drive; then, northerly along Fanita Drive to its intersection with Mission Gorge Road; then, easterly along Mission Gorge Road to its intersection with Carlton Hills Boulevard; then, starting northerly along Carlton Hills Boulevard to its intersection with Carlton Oaks Drive; then, starting northeasterly along Carlton Oaks Drive to its intersection with Halberns Boulevard; then, starting northerly along Halberns Boulevard to its intersection with Mast Boulevard; then, starting northeasterly along Mast Boulevard to its intersection with N Magnolia Avenue; then, northerly along N Magnolia Avenue to its intersection with 2nd Street; then, easterly along 2nd Street to its intersection with Cleary Street; then, northerly along Cleary Street to its intersection with Holborn Street; then, starting northwesterly along Holborn Street to its intersection with El Nopal; then, starting easterly along El Nopal to its intersection with Lozita Way; then, northerly along Lozita Way to its northern most point; then, northeasterly along an imaginary line to the intersection of Oak Creek Drive and Lakeside Avenue; then, northeasterly along an imaginary line to the northern most point of Palm Row Drive; then, northeasterly along an imaginary line to the intersection of Vista Camino and Valle Vista Road; then, southeasterly along Valle Vista Road to its intersection with Pagosa Lane; then, starting northeasterly along Pagosa Lane to its eastern most point; then, northeasterly along an imaginary line to its intersection with Coping Place and Serena Lane; then, northwesterly along Coping Place to its intersection with Serena Road; then, northeasterly along Serena Road to its northern most point; then, southeasterly along an imaginary line to the western most point of Nugget Court; then, starting northeasterly along Nugget Court to Gold Bar Way; then, starting northwesterly along Gold Bar Way to its intersection with Gold Bar Lane; then, northeasterly along Gold Bar Lane to its intersection with State Highway 67; then, southeasterly along State Highway 67 to its intersection with Willow Road; then, starting northeasterly along Willow Road to its intersection with Wildcat Canyon Road; then, northeasterly along Wildcat Canyon Road to 32.885376 latitude and    -116.895599 longitude, then; northeasterly along an imaginary line to its intersection with the northern most point of Margurite Canyon Road, then; northeasterly along an imaginary line to its intersection with El Monte Road at 32.893448 latitude and -116.858208 longitude, then; southeasterly along an imaginary line to its intersection with El Monte Road at 32.892335 latitude and -116.846848 longitude, then; starting easterly along El Monte Road to its intersection with the boundary line of the Cleveland National Forest, then; starting southerly along the boundary line of the Cleveland National Forest to its intersection with El Capitan Reservoir, then; starting southerly along the western shoreline of El Capitan Reservoir to 32.867580 latitude and -116.796031 longitude, then; southerly along an imaginary line to its intersection with the intersection of Peutz Valley Road and Anderson Truck Trail, then; southeasterly along an imaginary line to its intersection with the northern most point of Taberna Vista Way, then; starting southwesterly along Taberna Vista Way to its intersection with Tavern Road; then, starting easterly along Tavern Road to its intersection with the boundary line of the Cleveland National Forest; then, starting southwesterly along the boundary line of the Cleveland National Forest to its intersection with Forest Route 16Sd1; then, starting southwesterly along Forest Route 16Sd1 to its intersection with Sloan Canyon Road; then, starting westerly along Sloan Canyon Road to 32.771748 latitude and -116.809860 longitude; then, southwesterly along an imaginary line to the northern most point of Choukair Drive; then, starting southerly along Choukair Drive to its intersection with Lawson Valley Road; then, starting westerly along Lawson Valley Road to its intersection with Skyline Truck Trail; then, starting westerly along Skyline Truck Trail to its intersection with Lyons Valley Road; then, starting southwesterly along Lyons Valley Road to its intersection with State Highway 94; then, starting southeasterly along State Highway 94 to its intersection with Melody Road; then, westerly along Melody Road to its intersection with Proctor Valley Road; then, starting westerly along said road to its intersection with 32.701576 latitude and -116.903664 longitude; then, northwesterly along an imaginary line to its intersection with Omega street and State Highway 54; then, starting southwesterly along State Highway 54 to its intersection with State Highway 125; then, starting northwesterly along said highway to its intersection with Spring street; then, northwesterly along Spring Street to its intersection with University Avenue; then, westerly along said avenue to its intersection with Baltimore Drive; then, starting northwesterly along said drive to its intersection with Aztec Drive; then, starting northerly along Aztec Drive to its intersection with Lake Murray Boulevard; then, northeasterly along said boulevard to its intersection with Navajo Road; then, easterly along Navajo Road  to its intersection with State Highway 125; then, starting northwesterly along State Highway 125 to its intersection with State Highway 52; then, northerly along State Highway 52 to the point of beginning.

 

C. Regulated Articles.

See Additional Regulated Articles, Appendix A

The following are regulated articles:

1. The following berries, fruits, nuts, and vegetables.

Almond with husk (Prunus dulcis (P. amygdalus))

Apple (Malus sylvestris)

Apricot (Prunus armeniaca)

Avocado (Persea americana)

Black Myrobalan (Terminalia cherbula)

Blueberry (Vaccinium spp.)

Cherries (sweet and sour) (Prunus avium, P. cerasus)

Citrus citron (Citrus medica)

Date (Phoenix dactylifera)

Eggplant (Solanum melongena), other than commercially-produced*

Fig (Ficus carica)

Grape (Vitis spp.)

Grapefruit (Citrus paradisi)

Guava (Psidium guajava)

Japanese persimmon (Diospyros khaki)

Japanese plum (Prunus salicina)

Kiwi (Actinidia chinensis)

Lemon (Citrus limon) except smooth-skinned lemons harvested for packing for commercial packing houses

Lemon, Meyer (Citrus limon X reticulata)

Lemon, Rough (Citrus jambhiri)

Lime, sweet (Citrus aurantiifolia)

Loquat (Eriobotrya japonica)

Mandarin orange (Citrus reticulata) (tangerine)

Mango (Mangifera indica)

Mock orange (Murraya exotica)

Mountain apple (Syzigium malaccense (Eugenia malaccensis))

Natal plum (Carissa macrocarpa)

Nectarine (Prunus persica var. Nectarina)

Olive (Olea europea)

Opuntia cactus (Opuntia spp.)

Orange, calamondin (Citrus reticulata x. Fortunella)

Orange, Chinese (Fortunella japonica)

Orange, king (Citrus reticulata x. C. sinensis)

Orange, sweet (Citrus sinensis)

Orange, Unshu (Citrus reticulata var. Unshu)

Papaya (Carica papaya)

Peach (Prunus persica)

Pear (Pyrus communis)

Pepper (Capsicum frutescens, C. annum)

Pineapple guava (Feijoa sellowiana)

Plum (Prunus americana)

Pomegranate (Punica granatum)

Prune (Prunus domestica)

Pummelo (Citrus grandis)

Quince (Cydonia oblonga)

Rose apple (Eugenia jambos)

Sour orange (Citrus aurantium)

Spanish cherry (Brazilian plum) (Eugenia dombeyi (E. brasiliensis))

Strawberry guava (Psidium cattleianum)

Surinam cherry (Eugenia uniflora)

Tomato (pink and red ripe) (Lycopersicon esculentum)

Walnut with husk (Juglans spp.)

White sapote (Casimiroa edulis)

Yellow oleander (Bestill) (Thevetia peruviana)

Any berries, fruits, nuts or vegetables that are canned or dried or frozen below -17.8oC. (0o F.) are not regulated articles.

2. Soil within the drip area of plants that are producing or have produced the berries, fruits, nuts or vegetables listed in paragraph (1) of this section.

3. Any other article, product, or means of conveyance, not covered by paragraphs (1) or (2) of this section, that presents a risk of spread of the Mediterranean fruit fly and an inspector notifies the person in possession of it that the article, product, or means of conveyance is subject to the restrictions of this subpart.

D. Restrictions.

Any regulated article may be moved interstate from a quarantined area only if moved under the following conditions:

1. With a certificate or limited permit issued and attached;

2. Without a certificate or limited permit if:

a. The regulated article originated outside the quarantine area is either moving in an enclosed vehicle or is completely enclosed by a covering adequate to prevent access by Mediterranean fruit flies (such as canvas, plastic, or other closely woven cloth) while moving through the quarantined area; and

b. The point of origin of the regulated article is indicated on the waybill.

3. Without a certificate or limited permit, if:

a. The regulated article originated outside any quarantined area and is moved through (without stopping except for refueling, or for traffic conditions, such as traffic lights or stop signs) the quarantined area in an enclosed vehicle or is completely enclosed by a covering adequate to prevent access by Mediterranean fruit flies (such as canvas, plastic, or other closely woven cloth) while moving through the quarantined area; and

b. The point of origin of the regulated article is indicated on the waybill, and the enclosed vehicle or the enclosure that contains the regulated article is not opened, unpacked or unloaded in the quarantined area.

4. Without a certificate or limited permit if the regulated article is moved:

a. By the USDA for experimental or scientific purposes;

b. Pursuant to a permit issued by the Administrator for the regulated article;

c. Under conditions specified on the permit and found by the Administrator to be adequate to prevent the spread of Mediterranean fruit fly; and

d. With a tag or label bearing the number of the permit issued for the regulated article attached to the outside of the container of the regulated article or attached to the regulated article itself if not in a container.

* Commercially-produced. Fruits and vegetables that an inspector identifies as having been produced for sale and distribution in mass markets. Such identification will be based on a variety of indicators, including, but not limited to: quantity of produce, monocultural practices, pest management programs, good sanitation practices including destruction of culls, type of packaging, identification of grower or packing house on the packaging, and documents consigning the shipment to a wholesaler or retailer.

 

APPENDIX A                                                  

ADDITIONAL REGULATED ARTICLES                           10-16-06

 

The following host material presents a hazard of spreading live Mediterranean fruit fly and should be regulated in the same manner as other Mediterranean fruit fly host material.  Authority for regulating the following additional host material is found in Section 6461.5 of the California Food and Agricultural Code.

Jujube (Ziziphus spp.)