Export of American Ginseng Harvested in 1994-1996 Seasons

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The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) regulates certain international trade in plant and animal species. Export of plants and animals listed in CITES Appendix II may occur only if the Scientific Authority has advised the permit-issuing Management Authority that such export will not be detrimental to the survival of the species and if the Management Authority is satisfied that the plant or animal specimens to be exported were not obtained in violation of laws for their protection. Export of cultivated specimens of plants listed in Appendix II may occur under certificates issued by the Management Authority if it is satisfied that the plants to be exported were artificially propagated. This document announces proposed findings on export of American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius) from the 1994-1996 harvest seasons in 22 States. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) reviews information and data on the topics described in this proposed rule as a basis for determining whether to continue approval of export from specified States for the 1994-96 harvest seasons or to initiate changes. For Iowa and Wisconsin, approval is only for 19