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Number

Issue Date

Title, Attachments, Other

Last Review Date

APHIS 103.2

06/10/80

Designating Employees to Administer Oaths, Affidavits, and Affirmations

2017

APHIS 120.1

06/06/77

Research Evaluation of Agricultural Chemicals

2017

APHIS 205.1

02/15/84

Employee Indebtedness: Employee Exit Inventory

2017

APHIS 402.3

03/16/84

Premium Pay for Employees Performing Inspection and Quarantine Services Relating to Imports and Exports

2017

APHIS 460.2

05/28/76

Employee Liability-Action Taken Within the Scope of Employment

2017

1000-1999 - GENERAL MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION

APHIS 1030.1

09/23/09

Delegation of Authority to the Director, Financial Management Division

2017

APHIS 1040.1

06/20/06

Relationships with Native Americans and Tribal Governments

2017

APHIS 1040.2

12/29/05

Establishment of the APHIS/Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Coordination Group

2017

APHIS 1040.3

01/19/12

Consultation with Elected Leaders of Federally Recognized Indian Tribes

2017

APHIS 1530.1

03/23/93

Other Government Agency and Non-Federal Reviews of APHIS Activities

2017

MRP 1620.1

03/14/14

Changes to Space and Lease of Field Offices and Facilities

2017

APHIS 1650.1

09/01/04

APHIS National Security Program

APHIS 511 - APHIS ID/Access Request

APHIS 515 - Incident Report


2017

APHIS1650.2

02/28/06

APHIS Aviation Security Program

Guide for the Conduct of Aviation Resource Management Surveys

2017

APHIS 1650.3

02/05/01

APHIS National Seismic Safety Program

2017

APHIS 1660.1

03/23/10

Issuance Change 1, 04/02/2018

Pre-Tax Parking Benefit Program

AD-1185 - Pre-Tax Parking Application

2018

APHIS 1810.1

02/10/14

APHIS Emergency Notification System

2017
2000 - 2999 BUDGET AND FINANCE

APHIS 2150.1

08/05/11

Developing User Fees for APHIS Services

2017

APHIS 2250.1

05/11/09

Imprest Funds at Overseas Posts

2017

APHIS 2280.1

06/20/2014

Suspension and Debarment

2017

APHIS 2300.1

12/09/2016

Authorizing the Payment of Relocation when Recruiting and Filling Positions

APHIS Form 438
APHIS Form 439

2017

MRP 2301.1

07/23/98

MRP Supplements to the Agriculture Travel Regulations

2017
APHIS 2450.1 04/10/20 Agreements Services 2020
3000 - 3999 INFORMATION RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

APHIS 3010.1

07/07/04

Issuance Management System

2017

MRP 3010.2

07/26/04

MRP Issuance System

2017

MRP 3020.1

08/10/11

Forms Management Program for Marketing and Regulatory Programs (MRP)

2017

APHIS 3031.1

06/22/04

Clearance of Public Reporting and Recordkeeping

2017

MRP 3040.2

08/12/98

MRP Records Management Program

2017

MRP 3040.3

08/12/98

MRP Electronic Records Management Program

2017

MRP 3050.1

08/16/01

MRP Mail Management Program

2017

MRP 3050.2

06/25/09

Commercial Payment for Postage

2017

MRP 3051.1

08/16/01

MRP Mailing List Management Program - Headquarters and Field Offices

2017

APHIS 3120.2

04/29/13

APHIS Computer and Mobile Device Naming Conventions

(Directive and References are for Employees Only) Employees Only

APHIS ITD SOP — Computer Naming Convention Protocols
(SharePoint)

2017

APHIS 3130.1

04/29/13

APHIS Information Technology Exception Request Process

2017

APHIS 3140.2

02/28/13

Electronic Mail Use, Security, and Privacy Policy

2017

APHIS 3140.3

05/26/00

APHIS Internet Use and Security Policy

2017

MRP 3140.5

10/31/19

MRP Information Systems Security (ISS) Roles and Responsibilities

2019

APHIS 3220.1

02/04/13

Issuance Change 1, 06/05/2014

APHIS Information Technology (IT) Acquisition Approval Request (AAR) Requirements

2017

APHIS 3330.1

08/12/98

Radio Communications Management

2017

APHIS 3440.2

07/31/07

Disposal of APHIS Data Center Computer Room Media and Equipment Policy

Attachment 1-AD 112

Attachment 2 - Instructions for AD 112

2017

APHIS 3525.1

07/15/08

Remote Access Management Policy

APHIS 516 - Remote Access Account Control Form

2017

APHIS 3575.1

07/31/07

APHIS User Account Management Policy

Attachment 1 - User Account Recertification Process

Metastorm Online Version Instructions (PDF)

2017

APHIS 3610.1

03/17/09

APHIS Local Registration Authority (LRA) Program

Attachment 1 - Local Registration Authority Standards and Best Practices

Attachment 2 - APHIS Form 106

2017
4000 - 4999 PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT AND SAFETY AND HEALTH

MRP 4030.1

02/06/20

Category Rating and Selection

2020

MRP 4060.2

11/05/09

Professional Liability Insurance Reimbursement

2017

MRP 4080.1

03/23/10

Issuance Change 1, dated 11/2/12

MRP Transit Incentive Program

2017

APHIS 4080.2

03/16/17

Child Care Tuition Assistance Program

2017

APHIS 4295.1

08/13/01

APHIS Program Identification Cards

2017

APHIS 4300.1

06/16/94

Outside Clinical Practice for APHIS Veterinarians

2017

MRP 4300.2

03/31/11

Issuance Change 1, dated 08/13/2013

Issuance Change 2, dated 04/15/2014

Reasonable Accommodations Program

MRP 30 - Reasonable Accommodation Reassignment Request

2017

MRP 4311.1

10/07/20

Authorization to Administer Employment Oath of Office

2020

APHIS 4315.1

10/14/11

Issuance Change 1, 07/25/12

Training Policy for APHIS Supervisors, Managers, and Executives

Attachment 1 - Core Competencies & Definitions
Attachment 2 - Learning Activities

Training Policy for APHIS Supervisors, Managers, and Executives (Sharepoint, Employees Only) Employees Only

2017
MRP 4335.1 11/24/2020 Voluntary Change in Official Duty Station 2020

MRP 4339.1

09/08/03

Issuance Change 1, dated 12/8/03

Issuance Change 2, dated 8/16/04

Medical Qualification Determinations for Appointment to Covered Positions within Marketing and Regulatory Programs

2017

MRP 4340.1

10/26/20

Workplace Violence and Harassment Prevention and Response Program

2020

MRP 4351.1

03/26/13

Reduction-In-Force

Attachment 1

Attachment 2

Attachment 3

Attachment 4

Attachment 5

Attachment 6

2017

MRP 4413.1

10/15/98

Career Enhancement Program

2017

MRP 4430.1

11/02/11

Performance Management

2017

MRP 4451.1

09/23/16

Awards and Recognition

Attachment 1 - Award Delegations of Authority

Attachment 2 - Instructions for Completion of Form AD-287-2

Attachment 3 - Sample Performance Bonus Awards

Attachment 4 - Sample Quality Step Increase

Attachment 5 - Sample Extra Effort Award

Attachment 6 - Sample Spot Award

Attachment 7 - Sample Time Off Award

Attachment 8 - Sample Award Justification

 

2017

MRP 4500.1

10/03/12

Recruitment and Retention Incentives

2017

MRP 4501.1

12/04/07

Electronic Statement of Earnings and Leave (SEL)

MRP 350 - Statement or Earnings and Leave (SEL) Waiver Request Form (or Cancellation)

2017

MRP 4511.2

09/11/2018

Position Classification

2018

MRP 4531.1

03/25/13

Salary Rate Determinations

2017

MRP 4537.1

03/07/03

Repayment of Student Loans

2017

MRP 4550.1

06/28/99

Electronic Funds Transfer

2017

MRP 4550.2

03/18/02

Issuance Change 1, dated 6/12/02

Issuance Change 2, dated 11/19/12

Premium Pay

2017

MRP 4591.1

10/12/20

Uniform Policy

2020

MRP 4610.1

09/16/16

Tours of Duty

2017

APHIS 4620.1

04/27/10

Background Investigations for APHIS Federal and Contract Pilots

2017

MRP 4630.1

01/28/20

Absence and Leave

2020

MRP 4630.2

07/12/02

Issuance Change 1, dated 8/27/02

Mentoring/Tutoring Programs

2017

MRP 4771.1

09/08/06

Marketing and Regulatory Programs (MRP) Administrative Grievance System

2017

MRP 4790.1

11/15/13

Marketing and Regulatory Programs (MRP) Safety and Health Program

2017

APHIS 4790.1

08/22/01

Non-Lethal Personal Protective Devices

APHIS Form 301-R, Discharge of a Non-Lethal Personal Protective Device (NLPPD),

APHIS Form 302-R, Inventory Control Record for Non-Lethal Personal Protective Devices (NLPPD)

2017

APHIS 4790.2

04/15/03

APHIS Ergonomics Program

2017

APHIS 4790.3

03/25/03

Automated External Defibrillators

2017

APHIS 4790.4

02/10/04

Defensive Driver Training Requirements

2017
5000 - 5999 PROPERTY AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

MRP 5000.2

04/10/20

Sensitive Property Management

2020

MRP 5003.1

08/15/12

Appropriations Restrictions for Financial Transactions with Felons and Tax Delinquent Corporations

2017

MRP 5036.1

09/04/03

MRP Construction Management Policy

2017

MRP 5101.1

02/05/01

Real Property Management

2017

MRP 5400.2

10/23/07

Allocating Parking Spaces at Field Locations

2017

APHIS 5600.3

09/03/99

Evaluating APHIS Programs and Activities for Ensuring Protection of Children from Environmental Health Risks and Safety Risks

2017

APHIS 5640.1

04/19/02

Environmental Monitoring for APHIS Pest and Disease Control and Eradication Programs

2017
6000 - 8999 RESERVED

APHIS 6501.1

08/04/95

Delegation of Enforcement Authority

2017

APHIS 6701.1

05/27/04

Foreign Service Assignments

IS Form 1 - Assignment History and Preference List

IS Form 2 - Background and Skills Resume

IS Form 3 - Requirements for Position

IS Form 4 - Rotational Assignments Bid Form

IS Form 5 - Candidate Scoring Form

IS Form 6 - Candidate Tally Form

2017

APHIS 6701.2

05/27/04

Foreign Service Reappointment of Former Career Members

2017

APHIS 6730.1

05/27/04

Foreign Service Performance Appraisal System

IS Form 436-R - Foreign Service Members Performance Appraisal

IS Form 437-R - Foreign Service Member's Accomplishment Statement

IS Form 438-R - Foreign Service Member's Supervisory Assessment

2017

APHIS 6731.1

05/27/04

Foreign Service Examination and Selection

IS Form 10 - Assignment and Policy Commitment

2017

APHIS 6738.1

05/27/04

Foreign Service Specialist Tenuring Board

2017

APHIS 6740.1

05/27/04

Foreign Service Limited Non-Career Appointments

IS Form 10 - Assignment and Policy Commitment

IS Form 11 - Foreign Service Limited Non-Career Appointment Agreement

2017

APHIS 6750.1

06/11/15

Retention and Distribution of Official and Diplomatic Passports

2017

APHIS 6792.1

06/09/08

Representation Allowances and Expenses Pursuant to the Foreign Service Act of 1980

2017

APHIS 6800.1

05/10/06

Ensuring the Protection of Employees Involved in Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Control and Eradication Activities

2017

APHIS 6901.1

09/30/05

Registration, Use Management, and Coordination of Pesticides

2017

APHIS 6910.1

07/12/05

Diagnostic Test Kits-Licensing and Approval Procedures

2017
9000 - 9999 PROGRAM AREAS

 

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