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Vessel Loading Observation (VLO) Information/Inspections

Vessel Loading Observation certificates are required for all commodities, excluding bagged whole grains, shipped under the PL 480 Title II and Title III, Food For Progress, and Section 416(b) programs. The requirements/procedures are explained in the following Notices To The Trade.

EOD-110 - May 10, 2002 - Recoopering Packaged Commodities For Food Aid Programs

EOD-68 - May 5, 2000 - Change in Vessel Loading Observation Requirements and Procedures

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USDA/FSA/Kansas City Commodity Office

International Procurement Division

Procurement Support Branch, Stop 8738

P. O. Box 419205

Kansas City, Missouri 64141-6205

Telephone: 816-926-6552

Fax: 816-823-3059

E-Mail: Kenneth.Martin@kcc.usda.gov

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USDA/FSA/Kansas City Commodity Office

International Procurement Division

Procurement Support Branch, Stop 8738

6501 Beacon Drive

Kansas City, Missouri 64133-4676

Office Hours: 7:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Last Modified: 10/18/2006


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