APHIS Updates PPQ Manuals for May 3
The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service announced changes May 3 to Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ) electronic manuals. While some changes are minor, other changes may affect the admissibility of the plant products, including fruits, vegetables, and flowers.
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Manual for Agricultural Clearance: The online Manual for Agricultural Clearance (here) was revised to update phone numbers for contacting Quarantine, Policy, Analysis, and Support (QPAS) and Veterinary Services (VS) Import-Export Animals Staff. Changes indicated by black change bars in the left page margins are on the following pages:
- Chapter 1: Introduction: Page 1-1-11.
- Chapter 2: Examining and Monitoring Cargo: Section 1: Clearing Imported Cargo and Inspecting Cargo Holds: Pages 2-1-14 and 2-1-22.
- Chapter 8: Violations: Page 8-1-24.
- Appendix A: Completing and Distributing Forms: Pages A-1-110 and A-1-138.
- Appendix B: Completing Regulated Garbage Compliance Agreements: Pages B-1-13, B-1-14, and B-1-20
- Appendix D: Cooperation with Other Federal Agencies: Page D-1-3.
- Appendix G: Sources of Supply for Cleaning and Disinfecting Materials: Page G-1-1.
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