APHIS Updates PPQ Manuals for May 22
The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service issued emails May 22, 2012, announcing changes to some 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) has been revised to update the following topics on the pages indicated:
Chapter 2: Examining and Monitoring Cargo: Section 1: Clearing Imported Cargo and Inspecting Cargo Holds
- Contents: Page 2-1-1
- Introduction: Page 2-1-2
- Taking Action on Held Cargo: Page 2-1-4
- Propagative Plant Material, Not Precleared: Page 2-1-8
- Nonpropagative Plant Material, Not Precleared: Pages 2-1-9 and 2-1-10
- Precleared Plant Material: Page 2-1-11
- Post Inspection Steps: Page 2-1-15
- Documenting Action Taken: Page 2-1-18
Chapter 3: Examining Carriers: Section 1: Clearing Vessels
- Special Procedures for Suspect Asian Gypsy Moth (AGM) Ships: Page 3-3-29
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