1 - Phytosanitary Resources

Regulatory Procedures
Tribal Governments
USDA–APHIS–PPQ also works with federally-recognized Indian Tribes to
conduct surveys, enforce regulations and take control actions. Each Tribe
stands as a separate governmental entity (sovereign nation) with powers and
authorities similar to State governments. Permission is required to enter and
access Tribal lands.
Executive Order 13175, Consultation and Coordination with Indian and Tribal
Governments, states that agencies must consult with Indian Tribal
governments about actions that may have substantial direct effects on Tribes.
Whether an action is substantial and direct is determined by the Tribes. Effects
are not limited to current Tribal land boundaries (reservations) and may
include effects on off-reservation land or resources which Tribes customarily
use or even effects on historic or sacred sites in States where Tribes no longer
exist.
Consultation is a specialized form of communication and coordination
between the Federal and Tribal governments. Consultation must be conducted
early in the development of a regulatory action to ensure that Tribes have
opportunity to identify resources which may be affected by the action and to
recommend the best ways to take actions on Tribal lands or affecting Tribal
resources. Communication with Tribal leadership follows special
communication protocols. For additional information, contact PPQ’s Tribal
Liaison.
To determine if there are federally-recognized Tribes in a State, contact the
State Plant Health Director (SPHD). To determine if there are sacred or historic
sites in an area, contact the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO). For
clarification, check with your SPHD or State Plant Regulatory Official (SPRO)
in the affected State.
Overview of Regulatory Program After Detection
Once an initial U.S. detection is confirmed, holds will be placed on the
property by the issuance of an Emergency Action Notification. Immediately
place a hold on the property to prevent the removal of any host plants of Tuta
absoluta.
6/2011 Tomato Leafminer 5-3
Emergency and Domestic Programs