IMMEDIATE UPDATE: Manual for Agricultural Clearance Transmittal 07/2011-124

 

The online version of the Manual for Agricultural Clearance has been revised to do the following:

 

Include changes made by PPQ Federal Order DA-2011-38: Commercial Shipments of Rice from Countries with Khapra Beetle (effective July 30, 2011)

Update PPQ policy for clearing imported cargo and inspecting cargo holds

Update information on PPQ Form 519, Compliance Agreement

Revisions are on the following pages:

 

List of Figures: Pages v through x (replace the entire list).

List of Tables: Pages xi through xviii (replace the entire list).

Chapter 2: Examining and Monitoring Cargo: Section 1: Clearing Imported Cargo and Inspecting Cargo Holds: Pages 2-1-1, 2-1-2, 2-1-4, and 2-1-15 through 2-1-20.

Chapter 3: Examining Carriers: Section 3: Clearing Vessels: Pages 3-3-8 and 3-3-42 (see Countries Infested with Khapra Beetle).

Chapter 4: Clearing Passengers, Crew, and Baggage: Pages 4-1-6 and 4-1-9.

Chapter 5: Examining United States Postal Service (USPS) International Mail: Page 5-1-7.

Chapter 6: Preventing the Spread of Pests and Diseases: Pages 6-1-1 through 6-1-14 (replace the entire chapter).

Appendix A: Completing and Distributing Forms: Page A-1-112.

Index: Pages Index-1 through Index-16 (replace the entire index).

 

Bruce Attavian

Technical Manuals Writer

USDA-APHIS-PPQ-RPM-MU

92 Thomas Johnson Drive, Suite 200

Frederick, MD 21702-4593

Phone: 240-529-0355

bruce.n.attavian@aphis.usda.gov