Rolnictwo i żywność · 16.08.1995
Export Certificates
We are proposing to revise completely the ``Phytosanitary Export Certification'' regulations, which concern inspection and phytosanitary certification of plants and plant products offered for export. We propose to: Revise the requirements for qualifying as an inspector; allow persons other than inspectors, to be known as ``agents,'' to perform phytosanitary field inspections; provide for use of a form specifically for certification of processed plant products offered for export; provide for phytosanitary certification of plants and plant products that are offered for reexport from the United States after having been legally imported into the United States; provide for industry-issued certification of certain plant products under terms of an agreement between the industry and the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service; and specify that we will issue only one certificate for any export consignment. These actions would facilitate the export of American agricultural products by ensuring that a sufficient number of qualified individuals are available to carry out Federal certification activities and by providing for additional types of certifications. We also propose to make minor e