|
Section/ Number |
Recommendation |
Issue Group |
Plan Drafted (Part of Same Action Plan) |
Peer Review Done (Date) |
Linkage Review Done (Date) |
To Steering Committee (Date) |
To PPQ Management Team (Date) |
Posted on Web (Date) |
Final (Date) |
OA-1
 |
Work with Congress and stakeholders toward enactment of the Plant Protection Act, as introduced in the 106th Congress as H.R. 1504 and S. 910. |
A |
X(E-1, D-11) | 3/17/00 | N/A | 4/6/00 | 7/6/00 | 8/30/00 | 9/15 |
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OA-2
|
Show leadership in acceptance of the revised text of the IPPC by encouraging official notification of acceptance to the FAO by the U.S. Department of State. |
L |
X | 9/1/02 | N/A | 10/02 | 11/02 | 10/7/03 | 10/21 |
|
OA-3
|
Take a leadership role in implementation of the SPS Agreement. With regard to the upcoming round of WTO negotiations, the SPS Agreement specifically should not be reopened. The existing text represents a delicate balance of rights and obligations which, as interpreted so far, is consistent with pest safeguarding goals and a science-based approach for assessing and managing pest risks. |
L |
X (OA-4) | 9/1/02 | N/A | 10/02 | 9/22/03 | 10/7/03 | 10/21 |
|
OA-4
|
Set an international example through a commitment to continually improve the safeguarding system, providing a leadership precedent for other countries. |
L |
X | 9/1/02 | N/A | 10/02 | 11/02 | 10/7/03 | 10/21 |
|
OA-5
|
Participate fully in the implementation of the Executive Order on Invasive Species. |
L |
X(E-12) | 9/1/02 | N/A | 10/02 | 11/02 | 11/2/03 | 11/16/03 |
|
OA-6
|
Provide the resources necessary to continuously develop a thorough and relevant knowledge base for pest risk evaluations, one that upgrades its scientific literature and its pest interception database. Make continuous improvement a core value for risk analysis throughout the Agency. |
RA |
(OA-8, E-17) | N/A | N/A | 7/15/05 | 7/22/05 | 8/3/05 | 8/17 |
|
OA-7
|
Fund research on invasion biology. |
ST |
X | 6/22/01 | N/A | 6/22/01 | 7/25/01 | 8/14/01 | 8/28 |
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Section/ Number |
Recommendation |
Issue Group |
Plan Drafted (Part of Same Action Plan) |
Peer Review Done (Date) |
Linkage Review Done (Date) |
To Steering Committee (Date) |
To PPQ Management Team (Date) |
Posted on Web (Date) |
Final (Date) |
|
OA-8
|
Prioritize and provide adequate staffing for pest risk analysis activities and upgrade the education, training and tools of the risk analysis staff to enable continuous improvement of the risk analysis models. |
RA |
(OA-6, E-17) | N/A | N/A | 7/15/05 | 7/22/05 | 8/3/05 | 8/17 |
|
OA-9
|
Continually educate and communicate with PPQ staff on the importance and need for risk-based decisionmaking. |
RA |
X | 2/23/01 | 2/23/01 | 6/8/01 Revised 3/15/03 | Transferred to DHS | 8/7/03 | |
|
OA-10
|
Revise funding and staffing allocation guidelines for port operations based on information developed by risk analysis and management tools. |
S |
X(E 103, E-110) | 4/10/00 | 4/3/00 | 4/10/00 Revised 6/26/00 | 9/16/00 | 10/17 | 11/6 |
| OA-11 | Incorporate stakeholder collaboration and scientific consultation into its risk assessment development process. With stakeholder consultation, identify issues and develop timeframes for completion of rule development, and models for risk communication. |
RA |
(OA59) | N/A | 5/30/05 | 6/7/05 | 6/21/05 | 7/5 | |
|
OA-12
|
Select and assemble a leadership coalition of 20 to 50 staff representing all levels of the organization that will report directly to the deputy administrator, to revise or clarify the mission, vision, and then identify the values associated with the mission. Then submit their findings to all employees for approval and acceptance. |
L |
X(OA 13,14, 15, 16, 17) | 4/14/00 | 4/14/00 | 4/14/00 | 4/21/00 | 6/12/00 | 6/26 |
|
OA-13
|
Identify education sources and, where necessary, begin retraining the Agency in the development of mission, vision, and value statements. |
L |
X(OA 12, OA 14, 15, 16, 17) | 4/14/00 | 4/14/00 | 4/14/00 | 4/21/00 | 6/12/00 | 6/26 |
|
OA-14
|
Recognize and celebrate past efforts at mission and vision development. |
L |
X(OA 12, 13, OA 15, 16, 17) | 4/14/00 | 4/14/00 | 4/14/00 | 4/21/00 | 6/12/00 | 6/26 |
|
OA-15
|
Require the coalition to identify misalignments between the AgencyÆs mission, vision, and values, and to recommend how APHIS needs to address those misalignments. |
L |
X(OA 12, 13, 14, OA 16, 17) | 4/14/00 | 4/14/00 | 4/14/00 | 4/21/00 | 6/12/00 | 6/26 |
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Section/ Number |
Recommendation |
Issue Group |
Plan Drafted (Part of Same Action Plan) |
Peer Review Done (Date) |
Linkage Review Done (Date) |
To Steering Committee (Date) |
To PPQ Management Team (Date) |
Posted on Web (Date) |
Final (Date) |
|
OA-16
|
Identify Agency activities that directly fulfill the mission, then outsource, privatize, or otherwise reassign the remaining activities. |
L |
X(OA 12, 13, 14, 15, OA 17) | 4/14/00 | 4/14/00 | 4/14/00 | 4/21/00 | 6/12/00 | 6/26 |
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OA-17
|
Redesign the Agency structure to be self-organized, self-responsible, self-accountable. Make its structure compatible with the vision and remove unaligned structures that block needed action. |
L |
X(OA 12, 13, 14, 15, 16) | 4/14/00 | 4/14/00 | 4/14/00 | 4/21/00 | 6/12/00 | 6/26 |
|
OA-18
|
Create a learning agency by restoring employee training and education.. |
ED |
X (OA-21, 60, E-72, 104, 120, I-29, 36, P-17) | 3/24/00 | 3/29/00 | 4/1/00 | 2/15/01 Revised & expanded | 5/16/02 | 5/30 |
|
OA-19
|
Consider the establishment of learning contracts. |
ED |
X | 3/24/00 | 3/29/00 | 4/1/00 | 7/17/00 Resubmitted 2/27/01 | 5/16/02 | 5/30 |
| OA-20 | Base pay on performance and the development of mission related skill sets. |
L |
X | 6/22/01 | N/A | 6/22/01 | 10/24/01 | 11/7 | |
|
OA-21
|
Develop performance contracts that specify desired results, set guidelines, identify available resources, define accountability, and determine the consequences. |
ED |
X(OA-18, 60, E-72, 120, I-29, 36, P-17) | 2/15/01 | 2/15/01 | 5/16/02 | 5/30 | ||
|
OA-22
|
Use or expand the use of intern programs to provide additional sources and opportunities for management to find and evaluate potential permanent employees. |
S |
X | 4/10/00 | 4/10/00 | 4/10/00 Revised 6/10/00 | 9/16/00 | 11/20 | 12/4 |
| OA-23 | Expand the use of the Intergovernmental Personnel Act as another staffing source. |
S |
X | 4/10/00 | 4/10/00 | 4/10/00 Revised 6/10/00 | 9/16/00 | 11/21 | 12/5 |
|
Section/ Number |
Recommendation |
Issue Group |
Plan Drafted (Part of Same Action Plan) |
Peer Review Done (Date) |
Linkage Review Done (Date) |
To Steering Committee (Date) |
To PPQ Management Team (Date) |
Posted on Web (Date) |
Final (Date) |
| OA-24 | Establish a stakeholder registry to facilitate communication with interested parties before and during critical decisionmaking. In the case of rulemaking, collaboration should be initiated before a proposed rule is developed. |
SC |
X(OA-25, 26, 28) | 10/13 | 10/2/00 | 2/12/01 | 2/27/01 | 8/23/02 | 9/6 |
| OA-25 | Open the registry to any organization or interest group in the U.S. interested in participating. |
SC |
X(OA-24, 26, 28) | 10/13 | 10/2/00 | 2/12/01 | 2/27/01 | 8/23/02 | 9/6 |
| OA-26 | Require stakeholders to provide a brief paragraph outlining the stakeholder organizationÆs interest and potential role in the delivery of pest safeguarding programs. |
SC |
X(OA-24, 25, 28) | 10/13 | 10/2/00 | Revised 2/12/01 | 2/27/01 | 8/23/02 | 9/6 |
| OA-27 | Establish a process and criteria for assigning "routine" or "non-routine" status to decisions subject to rulemaking, and a process for stakeholder collaboration under each, using the Australian approach as a guideline. |
A |
X | 10/1/00 | 10/3/00 | 5/1/02 | 6/27/02 | 7/11 | |
| OA-28 | Use modern technologies such as electronic notification and internet posting to notify and seek input from stakeholder registry participants on policy options and "nonroutine" decisions prior to initiating rulemaking. |
SC |
X(OA-24-26) | 10/13 | 10/2/00 | 2/12/01 | 2/27/01 | 8/23/02 | 9/6 |
| OA-29 | Encourage stakeholders to get more involved in identifying and reporting pests, and other activities that would benefit from a greater "field" presence. |
SC |
X | 9/00 | 10/5/00 | 10/6/00 | 1/6/02 | 1/25/02 | 2/8/02 |
|
OA-30
|
Strengthen and expand collaboration efforts with key Federal agencies with whom APHIS interacts, such as Customs Service. |
SC |
X | 6/19/00 | 6/19/00 | 7/12/05 | 7/26/05 | 8/1/05 | 8/15 |
|
OA-31
|
Seek opportunities to involve stakeholders in information-sharing activities such as situational briefings and cross-training. |
SC |
X | 10/6/00 | N/A | 10/6/00 | 5/23/05 | 6/7/05 | 6/21 |
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Section/ Number |
Recommendation |
Issue Group |
Plan Drafted (Part of Same Action Plan) |
Peer Review Done (Date) |
Linkage Review Done (Date) |
To Steering Committee (Date) |
To PPQ Management Team (Date) |
Posted on Web (Date) |
Final (Date) |
|
OA-32
|
Establish an ongoing grant or other mechanism to support an operational structure to facilitate interaction and support between APHIS-PPQ and the National Plant Board. The resource commitment necessary to establish and maintain this structure should be shared between APHIS-PPQ and the National Plant Board under a cost-share formula. This structure would help to ensure a significant and predictable National Plant Board contribution toward mutual responsibilities associated with the detection and management of invasive pests. |
SC |
X | 6/7/00 | 6/7/00 | 6/20/00 | 9/22/03 | 10/7/03 | 10/21 |
|
OA-33
|
Explore mechanisms for constructive NPB involvement in key bilateral negotiations such as with Mexico and Canada. |
SC |
X | 6/7/00 | 5/24/00 | 6/20/00 | 5/23/05 | 6/7/05 | 6/21 |
|
OA-34
|
Base resource allocation on risk evaluations, and focus resources to guarantee greatest impact per investment dollar. |
RM |
X | 3/31/00 | 3/31/00 | 4/3/00 | 9/25/00 Resubmitted 2/27/01 transferred to CBP 8/7/03 | 6/5/01 | 6/19 |
|
OA-35
|
Expand collection of user fees to support service delivery. |
UF |
X (E-7, 52) | 6/8/01 | 7/25/01 | 8/14/01 | 8/27/01 | ||
|
OA-36
|
Outsource, delegate, or pursue cost recovery for non-mandated activities that do not directly and measurably contribute to the safeguarding mission. |
S |
X | 4/10/00 | 4/3/00 | 4/10/00 Revised 6/30/00 | 9/16/00 | 11/29 | 12/14 |
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OA-37
|
Pursue an increase in penalties that may be assessed for quarantine violations, and the assignment of penalties collected to support activities such as outreach and education or research and technology development. This will require statutory authority. |
CP |
X(OA 57, E 5,E 118, E 119, P 5) | 4/3/00 | 4/3/00 | 4/14/00 | 7/6/00 | 8/30/00 | 9/15 |
|
OA-38
|
Plan for strategic application of the AQI User Fee revenues, including any account reserve that may become available in FY 2003, to support critical program investments such as new technology implementation and offshore risk mitigation. |
UF |
N/A | N/A | 4/1/05 | 4/1/05 | 5/3/05 | 5/17 | |
| OA-39 | Advocate establishment of a no-year fund, to be replenished year to year, to fund emergency eradication efforts. This fund would be accessed at the discretion of the Secretary of Agriculture, given sufficient scientific basis for an achievable outcome. This fund would need to be adequately capitalized, and APHIS should be provided investment authority to properly maintain it. (Specific recommendaitons in Pest Detection and Response section) |
A |
X(D-21) | 1/31/01 | 1/31/01 | 2/12/01 Revised 4/05 | 4/1/05 | 5/3/05 | 5/17 |
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Section/ Number |
Recommendation |
Issue Group |
Plan Drafted (Part of Same Action Plan) |
Peer Review Done (Date) |
Linkage Review Done (Date) |
To Steering Committee (Date) |
To PPQ Management Team (Date) |
Posted on Web (Date) |
Final (Date) |
|
OA-40
|
Establish a mechanism for determining research priorities within APHIS that includes representatives from the regions, International Services, headquarters staff, and stakeholders that are involved with the action programs. Stakeholders should include representatives from academic research institutions and industry. |
ST |
X(OA 41-44) | 4/13/00 | 4/14/00 | 4/14/00 Expanded & revised 6/23 | 7/17/00 | 10/17 | 11/6 |
|
OA-41
|
As a component of the previous recommendation, adopt a specific project selection process that evaluates proposed research relevance to APHISÆ mission and resources. This process should allow for more objective project evaluation prior to NCPHST Board funding decisions. |
ST |
X(OA 40, 42-44 | 4/13/00 | 4/14/00 | 4/14/00 Expanded & revised 6/23/00 | 7/17/00 | 10/17 | 11/6 |
|
OA-42
|
Expand the NCPHST Board of Directors to include a representative of ARS and, if feasible, additional stakeholders. |
ST |
X(OA 40, 41-44) | 4/13/00 | 4/14/00 | 4/14/00 Expanded & revised 6/23/00 | 7/17/00 | 10/17 | 11/6 |
|
OA-43
|
Develop cooperation between agencies within USDA, other Federal agencies, academic institutions, and industry research organizations to discuss the research priorities established by the Agency and determine the best course of action to meet the needs. |
ST |
X(OA 40-42, 44) | 4/13/00 | 4/17/00 | Expanded & revised 6/23/00 | 7/17/00 | 10/17 | 11/6 |
|
OA-44
|
Formulate a comprehensive plan from the two steps outlined above to execute the necessary research programs. This plan should advantage of all available resources, including outside funding sources. APHIS should be the agency to hold the system accountable for meeting the research and technology development goals. |
ST |
X(OA 40-43) | 4/13/00 | 4/17/00 | Expanded & revised 6/23/00 | 7/17/00 | 10/17 | 11/6 |
|
OA-45
|
Clearly define Methods DevelopmentÆs role in the safeguarding system to prevent the continuation of the competitive atmosphere that currently exists among USDA agencies. Many of the reviewers believe that Methods Development is a service agency function to the safeguarding system. |
L |
X(OA-46) | 9/25/00 | N/A | 2/7/01 | 5/17/01 | 5/29/01 | 6/12 |
|
OA-46
|
Restore funding levels and resource allocations to APHIS Methods Development to concentrate on their assigned task of putting useable tools in the hands of the action agencies. Implement a strategy in line with industry standards of allocating a percentage of the budget to research and technology development. |
L |
X(OA-45) | 9/25/00 | N/A | 2/7/01 | 5/17/01 | 5/29/01 | 6/12 |
|
OA-47
|
Encourage international cooperation and information sharing through participation in international technology development programs and seminars. Become more involved in providing leadership research environment to take advantage of knowledge gained in other areas of the world. |
ST |
X | 12/7/01 | 12/7/01 | 5/1/02 | 7/9/02 | 8/12/02 | 8/26 |
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Section/ Number |
Recommendation |
Issue Group |
Plan Drafted (Part of Same Action Plan) |
Peer Review Done (Date) |
Linkage Review Done (Date) |
To Steering Committee (Date) |
To PPQ Management Team (Date) |
Posted on Web (Date) |
Final (Date) |
|
OA-48
|
Increase public information programs that focus on pest exclusion efforts such as "DonÆt Pack a Pest." Accomplish this by providing leadership in collaboration with state and industry organizations throughout the nation. |
PI/E |
X(OA 49-56, E 69- 70, P 14) | 4/19/00 | 3/30/00 | 6/26/00 Expanded | 7/17/00 | 10/17 | 11/6 |
|
OA-49
|
Develop classroom curriculum programs for K-12 that involve the pest risk message with eradication information. Examine the Ag-in-the-Classroom curriculum as a possible model. Also develop adult education programs to take the message to the traveling public and those buyers of smuggled products that do not meet quarantine standards. |
PI/E |
X(OA 48, 50-56, E-69-70, p-14) | 4/19/00 | 3/29/00 | 4/12/00 Expanded & Revised 6/26/00 | 7/17/00 Primarily transferred to CBP, 8/7/03 | 10/17 | 11/6 |
|
OA-50
|
Develop public information programs to describe the detection programs throughout the nation. Focus on the positive aspects of trapping and early detection of infestations to point out the negative impacts of establishing new pest populations. This will make the trapping efforts more acceptable and encourage additional participants in the process. |
PI/E |
X(OA 48-49, 51-56, E 69-70, P-14) | 4/19/00 | N/A | 4/12/00 Expanded & Revised 6/26/00 | 7/17/00 | 10/17 | 11/6 |
|
OA-51
|
Increase efforts in public information support and materials available to eradication programs through cooperative efforts with state and industry organizations in areas of high risk. Provide leadership to the development of collaborative programs in areas where negative eradication programs could occur. |
PI/E |
X(OA 48-50, 52-56, E 69-70, P14) | 4/19/00 | N/A | Expanded 6/26/00 | 7/17/00 | 10/17 | 11/6 |
|
OA-52
|
Include information on the permits system in all public information programs. |
PI/E |
X (OA 48-51, 53-56, E 69-70, P 14) | 4/19/00 | N/A | Expanded 6/26/00 | 7/17/00 | 10/17 | 11/6 |
|
OA-53
|
Focus on the societal benefits of pest safeguarding programs by capitalizing on the Invasive Species Executive Order. Incorporate this concept into all message development activities to present a consistent message from all sectors involved in public information and education. |
PI/E |
X(OA 48-52, 54-56, E 69-70, P 14) | 4/19/00 | N/A | 4/12/00 Expanded & Revised 6/26/00 | 7/17/00 | 10/17 | 11/6 |
|
OA-54
|
Develop a public information campaign for the international data systems with the objective of utilizing private sector scientists to assist in the gathering of data. |
PI/E |
X(OA 48-53, 55-56, E 69-70, P 14) | 4/19/00 | N/A | Expanded 6/26/00 | 7/17/00 | 10/17 | 11/6 |
|
OA-55
|
Involve state organizations industry organizations, and land grant university cooperative extension programs in crafting and executing the public information and education messages through the development of a coalition task force. Utilize public relations firms that have experience with the development of industry messages such as food safety campaigns, to work with the coalition task force. |
PI/E |
XOA-48-54, 56, E 69-70, P 14) | 4/19/00 | 3/30/00 | 4/12/00 Expanded & Revised 6/26/00 | 7/17/00 | 10/17 | 11/6 |
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Section/ Number |
Recommendation |
Issue Group |
Plan Drafted (Part of Same Action Plan) |
Peer Review Done (Date) |
Linkage Review Done (Date) |
To Steering Committee (Date) |
To PPQ Management Team (Date) |
Posted on Web (Date) |
Final (Date) |
|
OA-56
|
Develop a character similar to Smokey Bear, perhaps utilizing a beagle or somether cartoon-type figure as a national symbol for invasive plant pest exclusion. |
PI/E |
X(OA 48-55, E 69, 70, P 14) | 4/19/00 | 3/30/00 | Expanded 6/26/00 | 7/17/00 | 10/17 | 11/6 |
|
OA-57
|
Pursue the allocation of fines collected from violations of the quarantine rules and passenger violations that are currently channeled to the general fund to provide funding for a national informational campaign. There is current case law that supports this concept as a tool for public educations. |
CP |
X(OA 37, E 5E 118, E 119P 5) | 4/3/00 | 4/3/00 | 4/14/00 | 7/6/00 | 8/30/00 | 9/15 |
|
OA-58
|
Utilize IS field personnel in strengthening the data gathering systems in foreign countries. Engage their help in identifying resources that can assist in the data gathering programs. |
II |
X(I 46, 47, 48) | 4/3/00 | 4/3/00 Revised 5/1/02 | 7/9/02 | 4/14/05 | 4/28 | |
|
OA-59
|
Engage IS personnel in risk assessment development of commodities exported to the U.S. Utilize their input in evaluating the risk potential of new commodities with the focus on preventing invasive pests from entering the U.S. Improve dialogue with IS personnel in risk assessment activities early in the process to highlight potential high-risk elements that may not be identified in the scientific literature. |
RA |
(OA-11) | N/A | 5/30/05 | 6/7/05 | 6/21/05 | 7/5 | |
|
OA-60
|
Work with IS management to provide training of in-country IS personnel on the needs of protecting U.S. plant resources and raise their understanding of the safeguarding system. |
ED |
X(OA-18, 21, E-72,120, I-29, 36, P-17) | 2/15/01 Revised & expanded | 2/15/01 | 5/16/02 | 5/30 | ||
| OA-61 | Open communications with IS field personnel and IS management regarding the potential sites for preclearance of passengers. Make sure IS is involved in the debate over the value of passenger preclearance and consider the input from the field personnel in the decisionmaking process. |
RM |
X (E-27-28) | 5/9/01 | 5/9/01 | 6/8/01 | 7/17/01 | 9/25/01 | 10/9 |
| OA-62 | Assure involvement with IS field personnel in evaluating and eradicating pest populations in countries that pose a high risk to the U.S. such as fruit fly populations in Mexico and Central America. |
RM |
X | 4/18/02 | 4/18/02 | 5/1/02 | 6/24/05 | 7/8/05 | 7/22 |
|
E-1
|
Work with Congress and stakeholders to have the Plant Protection Act passed during the current congressional session. |
A |
X(OA-1, D-11) | 3/17/00 | N/A | 4/6/00 | 7/6/00 | 8/30/00 | 9/15 |
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Section/ Number |
Recommendation |
Issue Group |
Plan Drafted (Part of Same Action Plan) |
Peer Review Done (Date) |
Linkage Review Done (Date) |
To Steering Committee (Date) |
To PPQ Management Team (Date) |
Posted on Web (Date) |
Final (Date) |
|
E-2
|
Review each of its quarantines for conformation with the Plant Protection Act and adherence to international standards for quarantine regulations. |
A |
X D-12, E-4, 49, 55, 56, 74 | 7/27/00 | 6/30/00 | 8/23/00 | 2/27/01 | 6/15/02 | 6/30/02 |
|
E-3
|
Develop a strategy of quarantine development tied to pest risk potential that is reasonable, enforceable, and transparent. |
RM |
X | 3/28/01 | 6/8/01 | 7/17/01 | 9/25/01 | 10/9 | |
|
E-4
|
Begin its quarantine revision process with the revision of its Fruits and Vegetables (Q56) and Nursery Stock (Q37) quarantines. Target completion within 5 years. |
A |
XD-12, E-2, 49, 55, 56, 74 | 4/13/00 | N/A | 6/26/00 Revised 8/23/00 | 2/27/01 | 6/15/02 | 6/30/02 |
|
E-5
|
Develop civil penalty procedures that incorporate a tiered penalty structure based on cargo value but within the allowances found in the Plant Protection Act. |
CP |
X(OA 37, OA 57, E 118E 119, P 5) | 4/3/00 | 4/3/00 | 4/14/00 | 7/6/00 | 8/30/00 | 9/15 |
|
E-6
|
Review current law regarding employee liability and, if warranted, amend or develop legislation to provide adequate employee liability protection. |
A |
X | 2/12/01 | 2/14/01 | 2/12/01 Revised 3/15/03 | 9/22/03 | 10/07/03 | 10/21 |
|
E-7
|
Revise current user fee regulations to adequately fund APHIS inspection and enforcement responsibilities and fully incorporate overtime needs, and to compensate for the current appropriation shortfall and any shortfalls resulting from implementation of a tiered assessment program. |
UF |
X (E-52, OA-35) | 6/8/01 | 7/25/01 | 8/14/01 | 8/28/01 | ||
|
E-8
|
Develop a tiered fee assessment schedule to provide for a reduced fee structure as a monetary incentive to encourage participation in predeparture clearance initiatives, implement public awareness programs, supply amnesty bins, etc. |
UF |
X | 6/8/01 | 7/25/01 | 8/14/01 | 8/28 | ||
|
E-9
|
Implement user fees for agricultural inspection at ports of entry between the U.S. and Canada. |
UF |
N/A | N/A | 4/1/05 | 4/1/05 | 5/3/05 | 5/17 | |
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Section/ Number |
Recommendation |
Issue Group |
Plan Drafted (Part of Same Action Plan) |
Peer Review Done (Date) |
Linkage Review Done (Date) |
To Steering Committee (Date) |
To PPQ Management Team (Date) |
Posted on Web (Date) |
Final (Date) |
|
E-10
|
Implement a user fee for cargo to enable adequate inspection levels, particularly at land border crossings. |
UF |
XD-16, 22 | 9/26/00 | 8/00 | 10/3/00 | 6/7/01 | 7/25/01 | 8/8/01 |
|
E-11
|
Determine its role and fully participate in the development of the Invasive Species Council and appoint any and all necessary staff to assure full participation. |
L |
X | 6/23/01 | 6/25/01 | 7/25/01 | 8/14/01 | 8/28 | |
|
E-12
|
Identify areas where it will lead and partner with other agencies in implementation of the Executive Order on Invasive Species. |
L |
X(OA-5) | 9/1/02 | N/A | 10/02 | 11/02 | 11/2/03 | 11/16/04 |
|
E-13
|
Take any appropriate action to ensure that APHIS stakeholders are represented on the advisory committee on invasive species. |
L |
X | 2/7/01 | N/A | 2/7/01 | 2/27/01 | 4/23/01 | 5/7/01 |
|
E-14
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Assure that the introduction pathways for arachnids and snakes, and any other invasive plant pests not under the direct jurisdiction of APHIS are adequately addressed and mitigated. |
SC |
X | 10/5/00 | N/A | 10/6/00 | 7/9/02 | 10/7/03 | 10/21 |
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E-15
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Revise and advertise its contracting guidelines for private party risk assessment preparation. |
RA |
X | 3/10/00 | 3/29/00 | 4/10/00 | 7/6/00 | 10/17 | 11/6 |
| E-16 | Seek full cost recovery from exporting countries or exporters for the development of risk assessments needed to evaluate import permit requests or allow exporters or exporting countries to conduct pest risk assessments under APHIS guidance. |
UF |
N/A | N/A | 4/1/05 | 4/1/05 | 5/3 | 5/17 | |
| E-17 | Continuously improve its pest risk assessment models. |
RA |
(OA-6,8) | N/A | N/A | 7/15/05 | 7/22/05 | 8/3/05 | 8/17 |
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Section/ Number |
Recommendation |
Issue Group |
Plan Drafted (Part of Same Action Plan) |
Peer Review Done (Date) |
Linkage Review Done (Date) |
To Steering Committee (Date) |
To PPQ Management Team (Date) |
Posted on Web (Date) |
Final (Date) |
| E-18 | Make existing interception data used to develop risk assessments electronically available to all Federal and state regulatory staff. |
IM |
X(I 6, 7) | 4/13/00 | 3/31/00 | 4/14/00 Revised 6/26/00 | 2/7/01 | 5/29/01 | 6/12 |
| E-19 | Share international pest risk assessment data by developing compatible systems and procedures (under IPPC and FAO) |
IM |
X (E-33) | 7/20/01 | 7/20/01 | 5/1/02 | 7/9/02 | 9/04 | 9/18 |
| E-20 | Exploit use of web technology to facilitate information exchange. |
IT |
X(I-8, 24, 26) | 4/3/00 | 4/3/00 | 7/5/05 | 7/13/05 | 7/27 | |
| E-21 | Identify, with International Services, pest data information needs based on import permit inquiries and predicted trade flows to facilitate risk assessment needs. |
II |
X | 4/3/00 | 4/3/00 revised 5/1/02 | 7/9/02 | 7/26/05 | 8/9 | |
| E-22 | Change its policy to accept phytosanitary certification from countries with valid export certification programs. |
RM |
X | 4/17/02 | 4/17/02 | 5/1/02 | 8/1/03 | 10/20/03 | 11/4/03 |
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E-23
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Expand the use of pest suppression efforts, sterile fly corridors and preventive release programs in areas particularly vulnerable to invasion such as those along the U.S./Canada and Mexico borders as well as southern California and Florida. |
RM |
X (E-25, 38) | 4/17/02 | 4/17/02 | 5/1/02 | 7/22/03 | 10/7/03 | 10/21 |
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E-24
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Work with Mexico and the U.S. border states to develop a strategy to eradicate or develop a pest-free area for Mexican fruit fly along the U.S./Mexico border. |
RM |
X (E-40) | 6/28/01 | 6/28/01 | 5/1/02 | 7/23/03 | 10/7/03 | 10/21 |
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E-25
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Identify other pests in Canada, the Caribbean and Mexico that may migrate into the U.S. naturally and develop suppression strategies to prevent or postpone entry. |
RA |
(E-23, 38) | 4/17/02 | 4/17/02 | 5/1/02 | 7/22/03 | 10/7/03 | 10/21 |
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Section/ Number |
Recommendation |
Issue Group |
Plan Drafted (Part of Same Action Plan) |
Peer Review Done (Date) |
Linkage Review Done (Date) |