New Pest Response Guidelines - aphis - US Department of Agriculture

Regulatory Procedures
Establishing a Federal Regulatory Area or Action
Regulatory actions undertaken using Emergency Action Notifications continue
to be in effect until the prescribed action is carried out and documented by
regulatory officials. These may be short-term destruction or disinfestation
orders or longer term requirements for growers that include prohibiting the
planting of host crops for a period of time. Over the long term, producers,
shippers, and processors may be placed under compliance agreements and
permits issued to move regulated articles out of a quarantine area or property
under an EAN.
Results analyzed from investigations, testing, and risk assessment will
determine the area to be designated for a Federal and parallel State regulatory
action. Risk factors will take into account positive testing, positive associated,
and potentially infested exposed plants. Boundaries drawn may include a
buffer area determined based on risk factors and epidemiology.
Regulatory Records
Maintain standardized regulatory records and databases in sufficient detail to
carry out an effective, efficient, and responsible regulatory program.
Use of Chemicals
The PPQ Treatment Manual and the guidelines identify the authorized
chemicals, and describe the methods and rates of application, and any special
instructions. For further information refer to Control Procedures on page 6-1.
Agreement by PPQ is necessary before using any chemical or procedure for
regulatory purposes. No chemical can be recommended that is not specifically
labeled for this pest.
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