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Introduction
Initiating an Emergency Pest Response Program
An emergency pest response program consists of detection and delimitation,
and may be followed by programs in regulation, containment, eradication and
control. The New Pest Advisory Group (NPAG) will evaluate the pest. After
assessing the risk to U.S. plant health, and consulting with experts and
regulatory personnel, NPAG will recommend a course of action to PPQ
management.
Follow this sequence when initiating an emergency pest response program:
1. A new or reintroduced pest is discovered and reported
2. The pest is examined and pre-identified by regional or area identifier
3. The pest’s identity is confirmed by a national taxonomic authority
recognized by USDA–APHIS–PPQ-National Identification System
4. Published New Pest Response Guidelines are consulted or a new NPAG
is assembled in order to evaluate the pest
5. Depending on the urgency, official notifications are made to the National
Plant Board, cooperators, and trading partners
6. A delimiting survey is conducted at the site of detection
7. An Incident Assessment Team may be sent to evaluate the site
8. A recommendation is made, based on the assessment of surveys, other
data, and recommendation of the Incident Assessment Team or the
NPAG, as follows:
A. Take no action
B. Regulate the pest
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