PPQ Manuals
Manual for Agricultural Clearance 12/2008-59
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The complete Manual for Agricultural Clearance (PDF; 5.67Mb) [Latest Update: 12/23/08]
Cover Page (PDF; 170Kb)
Table of Contents (PDF; 51Kb)
List of Tables (PDF; 84Kb) [Latest Update: 12/23/08]
List of Figures (PDF; 55Kb) [Latest Update: 12/23/08]
1-1 Introduction (PDF; 103Kb) [Latest Update: 08/06/07]
2-1 Examining and Monitoring Cargo-Clearing Imported Cargo (PDF; 167Kb) [Latest Update: 11/12/08]
2-2 Examining and Monitoring Cargo-Transiting In-Bond Cargo (PDF; 122Kb) [Latest Update: 12/23/08]
3-1 Examining Carriers-Monitoring Garbage (PDF; 172Kb) [Latest Update: 10/29/08]
3-2 Examining Carriers- Clearing Aircraft (PDF; 129Kb) [Latest Update: 10/29/08]
3-3 Examining Carriers-Clearing Vessels (PDF; 269Kb) [Latest Update: 12/23/08]
3-4 Examining Carriers-Clearing Trains and Busses (PDF; 22Kb) [Latest Update: 06/01/05]
3-5 Examining Carriers-Clearing Privately Owned Vehicles (PDF; 22Kb) [Latest Update: 06/01/05]
4-1 Clearing Passengers, Crew, and Baggage (PDF; 173Kb) [Latest Update: 10/29/08]
5-1 Examining International Mail (PDF; 103Kb) [Latest Update: 10/26/06]
6-1 Preventing the Spread of Pests and Diseases (PDF; 104Kb) [Latest Update: 10/29/08]
7-1 Preparing Plant Pest Interceptions (PDF; 113Kb) [Latest Update: 10/05/07]
8-1 Violations (PDF; 104Kb) [Latest Update: 12/20/07]
Appendix A- Completing Forms (PDF; 2.13Mb) [Latest Update: 12/23/08]
Appendix B-Completing Compliance Agreements (PDF; 248Kb) [Latest Update: 10/29/08]
Appendix C-Sample Letters and Statements (PDF; 62Kb) [Latest Update: 06/25/08]
Appendix D-Cooperation with Other Federal Agencies (PDF; 61Kb) [Latest Update: 10/29/08]
Appendix E-List of Airports Approved by USDA to Remove Regulated Garbage (PDF; 45Kb) [Latest Update: 01/11/08]
Appendix F-List of Codes for States, U.S. Affiliated Islands, and Other Countries (PDF; 52Kb) [Latest Update: 06/25/08]
Appendix G-List of PPQ Area Identifiers and PPQ National Specialists (PDF; 85Kb) [Latest Update: 12/23/08]
Appendix H-List of Military Sealift Command Vessels (PDF; 72Kb) [Latest Update: 06/01/05]
Appendix I- List of Military Bases and Approved Garbage Facilities (PDF; 119Kb) [Latest Update: 03/10/08]
Appendix J-Sources of Supply for Cleaning and Disinfecting Materials (PDF; 26Kb) [Latest Update: 10/26/06]
Appendix K-List of Reportable and Nonreportable Interceptions (PDF; 61Kb) [Latest Update: 12/23/08]
Appendix L-Investigative and Enforcement Services (PDF; 21Kb) [Latest Update: 07/25/08]
Appendix M-Reasons for Sealing or Not Sealing Fruit Fly Host Matrerial in Vessels' Stores (PDF; 48Kb) [Latest Update: 06/01/05]
Appendix N-Subpoenas Under the Plant Protection Act (PDF; 61Kb) [Latest Update: 06/01/05]
Appendix O-Plant Inspection Stations and CITES Ports (PDF; 40Kb) [Latest Update: 06/01/05]
Appendix P-APHIS Prepared Letters if Instruction for Mail-in-Payment of Civil Penalty (PDF; 1.89Mb) [Latest Update: 06/20/05]
Appendix Q-Maintenance of the Manual (PDF; 61Kb) [Latest Update: 06/25/08]
Glossary (PDF; 72Kb) [Latest Update: 10/29/08]
Index (PDF; 241Kb) [Latest Update: 11/12/08]
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Last Modified: December 29, 2008