National Plant Board

NATIONAL HARMONIZED SYSTEMS APPROACH TO

TO EVALUATE TECHNOLOGIES TO ENHANCE OUR ABILITY TO TRACE REGULATED ARTICLE IN COMMERCE.

FOR THE NATIONAL HARMONIZED SYSTEMS-APPROACH TO NURSERY CERTIFICATION

APHIS SANC PILOT NURSERY CERTIFICATION PROGRAM

AWARD PURPOSE: TO ENHANCE THE COLLABORATIVE SAFEGUARDING AND TRADE ENHANCEMENT EFFORTS OF USDA-APHIS AND THE STATE PLANT REGULATORY AGENCIES ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED: A.THE NPB WILL WORK COOPERATIVELY WITH APHIS PPQ TO INITIATE PEST MITIGATION PROGRAMS TO ADDRESS EXOTIC INVASIVE PESTS, AS WELL AS ESTABLISHED ECONOMICALLY IMPORTANT INSECTS AND DISEASES THAT THREATEN AMERICA’S NATURAL RESOURCES AND THE ENVIRONMENT. B.THE NPB WILL WORK COOPERATIVELY WITH APHIS PPQ TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT PROGRAMS THAT WILL PROMOTE AND ENHANCE INTERSTATE AND INTERNATIONAL TRADE. C.THE NPB WILL WORK COOPERATIVELY WITH APHIS PPQ AND THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STATE DEPARTMENTS OF AGRICULTURE (NASDA) TO BUILD COLLABORATIVE RELATIONSHIPS AND ASSIST IN CARRYING OUT ITS SAFEGUARDING MISSION.DELIVERABLES AND EXPECTED OUTCOMES: DEVELOPMENT OF SOUND NATIONAL POLICIES ON SAFEGUARDING THAT REFLECT PERSPECTIVES OF STATE PARTNERS AND THOSE THEY REPRESENT; HARMONIZATION OF FEDERAL-STATE EFFORTS IN SAFEGUARDING AMERICAN AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES; PRIORITIZATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF STRATEGIC GOALS IN SUPPORT OF SAFEGUARDING AMERICAN AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES; FACILITATING ENGAGEMENT OF STATE PERSPECTIVES IN INTERNATIONAL STANDARD-SETTING FOR SAFEGUARDING.; INCREASING FEDERAL-STATE CAPACITY THROUGH TRAINING.; PRO VIDING A FORUM FOR INNOVATION IN SAFEGUARDING.; FACILITATING ENGAGEMENT OF STATE AND INDUSTRY ON SAFEGUARDING ISSUES. INTENDED BENEFICIARY(IES): NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STATE DEPARTMENTS OF AGRICULTURE, PLANT AND NATURAL RESOURCE STAKEHOLDERS INCLUDING INDUSTRY, AMERICAN PEOPLE AND REGIONAL PLANT BOARDS. SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES, IF KNOWN OR SPECIFIED AT THE TIME OF AWARD: NONE

FOR THE NATIONAL HARMONIZED SYSTEMS-APPROACH TO NURSERY CERTIFICATION

THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THIS AGREEMENT IS TO FINISH THE BUILDNG BLOCKS NECESSARY FOR AN AUDIT-BASED SYSTEMS APPROACH FORTHE SAFE INTERSTATE MOVEMENT OF PLANT PROPAGATIVE STOCK, TREE FRUIT AND SMALL F

TO DETERMINE THE FEASIBILITY OF A VOLUNTARY AUDIT-BASED NURSERY CERTIFICATION PROGRAM.

SYSTEMS APPROACH TO NURSERY CERTIFICATION PROJECT.

THIS COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT IS MEANT TO FACILITATE THE COLLABORATIVE SAFEGUARDING AND TRADE ENHANCEMENT EFFORTS OF USDA-APHIS AND THE STATE PLANT REGULATORY AGENCIES. THE NPB WILL WORK COOPERATIVELY WITH APHIS PPQ TO INITIATE PEST MITIGATION PROGRAMS TO ADDRESS EXOTIC INVASIVE PESTS AS WELL AS ESTABLISHED ECONOMICALLY IMPORTANT INSECTS AND DISEASES THAT THREATEN AMERICA’S NATURAL RESOURCES AND THE ENVIRONMENT. THE NPB WILL WORK COOPERATIVELY WITH APHIS PPQ TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT PROGRAMS THAT WILL PROMOTE AND ENHANCE INTERSTATE AND INTERNATIONAL TRADE.

SYSTEMS APPROACH TO NURSERY CERTIFICATION PROJECT.

THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE AGREEMENT IS TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT ANEFFICIENT SOFTWARE-BASED APPLICATION TO ASSIST THE NURSERY/GREENHOUSEINDUSTRY IN CONDUCTING A REQUIRED SANC RISK ASSESSMENT FOR THE

THIS COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT IS MEANT TO FACILITATE THE COLLABRATIVE SAFEGUARDING AND TRADE ENHANCEMENT EFFORTS OF USDA-APHIS AND THE STATE PLANT REGULATORY AGENCIES. THE NPB WILL WORK COOPERATIVELY W

THIS COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT IS MEANT TO ENHANCE THE COLLABORATIVE SAFEGUARDING AND TRADE ENHANCEMENT EFFORTS OF USDA-APHIS AND THE STATE PLANT REGULATORY AGENCIES.

NATIONAL AUDIT BASED NURSERY CERTIFICATION PROJECT.

SAFEGUARDING AMERICAN PLANT RESOURCES

SAFEGUARDING AMERICAN PLANT RESOURCES A

TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT AN ELEARNING TRAINING COURSE USING LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM TO FACILITATE TRAINING IN SANC PROGRAM CONCEPTS AND PROCESSES.

OPERATION OF A STATE INSPECTION PROGRAM BY WORKING WITH SEVERAL AGREED UPON STATES

EXPLORING TRACEABILITY TECHNOLOGIES FOR USE IN STATE REGULATORY PLANT PEST PROGRAMS.

TO CONTINUE EVALUATING A LARGER SCALE IMPLEMENTATION OF A STATE INSPECTION PROGRAM BEYOND A PILOT PROJECT, BY IDENTIFYING ADDITIONAL STATES TO PARTI

OPERATION OF A STATE INSPECTION PROGRAM BY WORKING WITH SEVERAL AGREED UPON STATES

OPERATION OF A STATE INSPECTION PROGRAM BY WORKING WITH SEVERAL AGREED UPON STATES

THE PURPOSE OF THIS COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT IS FOR THE NATIONA PLANT BOARD AND BIOTECHNOLOGY REGULATORY SERVICES TO CONTINUE A STATE INSPECTION PROGRAM BY WORKING WITH SEVERAL MUTUALLY AGREED UPON STAT

STATE INSPECTION PROGRAM

OPERATION OF A STATE INSPECTION PROGRAM BY WORKING WITH SEVERAL AGREED UPON STATES

CONTINUE EVALUATING A LARGER SCALE IMPLEMENTATION OF A STATE INSPECTION PROGRAM BY WORKING WITH STATES IN CONDUCTING INSPECTIONS OF GENETICALLY ENGI

DEVELOP AND DELIVER BIOTECHNOLOGY TRAINING FOR STATE PLANT REGULATORY OFFICIALS

CONTINUE EVALUATING A LARGER SCALE IMPLEMENTATION OF A STATE INSPECTION PROGRAM BY WORKING WITH STATES IN CONDUCTING INSPECTIONS OF GENETICALLY ENGI

AWARD PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS AGREEMENT IS TO PROVIDE REGULATORY OVERSIGHT OF BIOTECH TRIALS THROUGH IN PERSON INSPECTIONS OF ACTIVITIES. THE USDA HAS PARTNERED WITH THE NATIONAL PLANT BOARD TO COORDINATE COMPLETION OF IN PERSON INSPECTIONS BY QUALIFIED INSPECTORS EMPLOYED BY VARIOUS STATE DEPARTMENTS OF AGRICULTURE. ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED: APHIS WILL WORK WITH THE NATIONAL PLANT BOARD TO COORDINATE STATE DEPARTMENTS OF AGRICULTURE TO COMPLETE BIOTECH INSPECTIONS ON BEHALF OF THE USDA. STATE INSPECTOR WILL COMPLETE IN PERSON INSPECTIONS OF REGULATED RELEASES AND RESULTS WILL BE DOCUMENTED IN WRITTEN REPORTS THAT INCLUDE SUPPORTING ITEMS SUCH AS IMAGES AND MAPS. INSPECTORS WILL WORK WITH APHIS SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS TO RESOLVE ISSUES WITHIN REPORTS AND PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL MATERIAL NEEDED FOR APHIS TO MAKE AN INFORMED COMPLIANCE DETERMINATION. DELIVERABLES AND EXPECTED OUTCOMES: THE GOALS OF THIS AGREEMENT ARE TO HAVE QUALIFIED STATE INSPECTORS COMPLETE BIOTECH INSPECTIONS ON BEHALF OF USDA. EACH INSPECTION RESULTS IN A WRITTEN INSPECTION REPORT AND VARIOUS ATTACHMENTS, WHICH SERVE AS EVIDENCE OF INSPECTION COMPLETION. THE REPORTS INCLUDE HOURS WORKED AND TRACK OTHER EXPENSES SUCH AS MILEAGE. THESE METRICS ARE COMPILED AND SUBMITTED TO THE PROGRAM MANAGER AS SUPPORTING EVIDENCE OF COMPLETION. INTENDED BENEFICIARY(IES): THE ACTIVITIES UNDER THIS AGREEMENT SERVE TO ENSURE OVERSIGHT OF REGULATORY COMPLIANCE OF BIOTECH TRIALS TAKING PLACE IN THE UNITED STATES. THIS BENEFITS TRADE PARTNERS, THE GENERAL PUBLIC, AND THE REGULATED COMMUNITY. SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES, IF KNOWN OR SPECIFIED AT THE TIME OF AWARD: THE NATIONAL PLANT BOARD COORDINATES PAYMENTS TO EACH PARTICIPATING STATE: ARKANSAS, FLORIDA, KANSAS, MINNESOTA, NORTH CAROLINA, NORTH DAKOTA, AND WISCONSIN.

TO CONTINUE EVALUATING A LARGER SCALE IMPLEMENTATION OF A STATE INSPECTION PROGRAM BY WORKING WITH STATES IN CONDUCTING INSPECTIONS OF GENETICALLY E

AWARD PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS AGREEMENT IS TO PROVIDE REGULATORYOVERSIGHT OF BIOTECH TRIALS THROUGH IN PERSON INSPECTIONS OF ACTIVITIES.THE USDA HAS PARTNERED WITH THE NATIONAL PLANT BOARD TO COORDINATECOMPLETION OF IN PERSON INSPECTIONS BY QUALIFIED INSPECTORS EMPLOYED BYVARIOUS STATE DEPARTMENTS OF AGRICULTURE. ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED:APHIS WILL WORK WITH THE NATIONAL PLANT BOARD TO COORDINATE WITH STATEDEPARTMENTS OF AGRICULTURE TO COMPLETE BIOTECH INSPECTIONS ON BEHALF OFTHE USDA. STATE INSPECTORS WILL COMPLETE IN PERSON INSPECTIONS OFREGULATED RELEASES AND RESULTS WILL BE DOCUMENTED IN WRITTEN REPORTSTHAT INCLUDE SUPPORTING ITEMS SUCH AS IMAGES AND MAPS. INSPECTORS WILLWORK WITH APHIS SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS TO RESOLVE ISSUES WITHIN REPORTSAND PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL MATERIAL NEEDED FOR APHIS TO MAKE AN INFORMEDCOMPLIANCE DETERMINATION. DELIVERABLES AND EXPECTED OUTCOMES: THE GOALSOF THIS AGREEMENT ARE TO HAVE QUALIFIED STATE INSPECTORS COMPLETEBIOTECH INSPECTIONS ON BEHALFOF THE USDA. EACH INSPECTION RESULTS IN AWRITTEN INSPECTION REPORT AND VARIOUS ATTACHMENTS, WHICH SERVE ASEVIDENCE OF INSPECTION COMPLETION. THE REPORTS INCLUDE HOURS WORKED ANDTRACK OTHER EXPENSES SUCH AS MILEAGE. THESE METRICS ARE COMPILED ANDSUBMITTED TO THE PROGRAM MANAGER AS SUPPORTING EVIDENCE OF COMPLETION.INTENDED BENEFICIARY(IES): THE ACTIVITIES UNDER THIS AGREEMENT SERVE TOENSURE OVERSIGHT OF REGULATORY COMPLIANCE OF BIOTECH TRIALS TAKING PLACEIN THE UNITED STATES. THIS BENEFITS TRADE PARTNERS, THE GENERAL PUBLIC,AND THE REGULATED COMMUNITY. SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES, IF KNOWN ORSPECIFIED AT THE TIME OF AWARD: THE NPB COORDINATES PAYMENTS TO EACHPARTICIPATING STATE: ARKANSAS, FLORIDA, KANSAS, MINNESOTA, NORTHCAROLINA, NORTH DAKOTA, AND WISCONSIN.

STATE INSPECTION PROGRAM. TO CONTINUE A STATE INSPECTION PROGRAM BY WORKING WITH SEVERAL MUTUALLY AGREED UPON STATES AND COMPLETE THE ANALYSIS AND REPORT OR OTHER AGREED PRODUCTS. NO SUBAWARDS.

THE PURPOSE OF THIS COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT IS FOR THE NATIONA PLANT BOARD AND BIOTECHNOLOGY REGULATORY SERVICES TO CONTINUE A STATE INSPECTION PROGRAM BY WORKING WITH SEVERAL MUTUALLY AGREED UPON STAT

AWARD PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS AGREEMENT IS TO PROVIDE REGULATORY OVERSIGHT OF BIOTECH TRIALS THROUGH IN PERSON INSPECTIONS OF ACTIVITIES. THE USDA HAS PARTNERED WITH THE NATIONAL PLANT BOARD TO COORDINATE COMPLETION OF IN PERSON INSPECTIONS BY QUALIFIED INSPECTORS EMPLOYED BY VARIOUS STATE DEPARTMENTS OF AGRICULTURE. ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED: APHIS WILL WORK WITH THE NATIONAL PLANT BOARD TO COORDINATE STATE DEPARTMENTS OF AGRICULTURE TO COMPLETE BIOTECH INSPECTIONS ON BEHALF OF THE USDA. STATE INSPECTOR WILL COMPLETE IN PERSON INSPECTIONS OF REGULATED RELEASES AND RESULTS WILL BE DOCUMENTED IN WRITTEN REPORTS THAT INCLUDE SUPPORTING ITEMS SUCH AS IMAGES AND MAPS. INSPECTORS WILL WORK WITH APHIS SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS TO RESOLVE ISSUES WITHIN REPORTS AND PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL MATERIAL NEEDED FOR APHIS TO MAKE AN INFORMED COMPLIANCE DETERMINATION. DELIVERABLES AND EXPECTED OUTCOMES: THE GOALS OF THIS AGREEMENT ARE TO HAVE QUALIFIED STATE INSPECTORS COMPLETE BIOTECH INSPECTIONS ON BEHALF OF USDA. EACH INSPECTION RESULTS IN A WRITTEN INSPECTION REPORT AND VARIOUS ATTACHMENTS, WHICH SERVE AS EVIDENCE OF INSPECTION COMPLETION. THE REPORTS INCLUDE HOURS WORKED AND TRACK OTHER EXPENSES SUCH AS MILEAGE. THESE METRICS ARE COMPILED AND SUBMITTED TO THE PROGRAM MANAGER AS SUPPORTING EVIDENCE OF COMPLETION. INTENDED BENEFICIARY(IES): THE ACTIVITIES UNDER THIS AGREEMENT SERVE TO ENSURE OVERSIGHT OF REGULATORY COMPLIANCE OF BIOTECH TRIALS TAKING PLACE IN THE UNITED STATES. THIS BENEFITS TRADE PARTNERS, THE GENERAL PUBLIC, AND THE REGULATED COMMUNITY. SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES, IF KNOWN OR SPECIFIED AT THE TIME OF AWARD: THE NATIONAL PLANT BOARD COORDINATES PAYMENTS TO EACH PARTICIPATING STATE: ARKANSAS, FLORIDA, KANSAS, MINNESOTA, NORTH CAROLINA, NORTH DAKOTA, AND WISCONSIN.

THE PURPOSE OF THIS COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT IS FOR THE NATIONA PLANT BOARD AND BIOTECHNOLOGY REGULATORY SERVICES TO CONTINUE A STATE INSPECTION PROGRAM BY WORKING WITH SEVERAL MUTUALLY AGREED UPON STAT

THE NPB WILL WORK COOPERATIVELY WITH APHIS PPQ AND THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STATE DEPARTMENTS OF AGRICULTURE (NASDA) TO BUILD COL LABORATIVE RELATIONSHIPS AND ASSIST IN CARRYING OUT ITS SAFEGUARDING

THIS COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT IS MEANT TO FACILITATE THE COLLABRATIVE SAFEGUARDING AND TRADE ENHANCEMENT EFFORTS OF USDA-APHIS AND THE STATE PLANT REGULATORY AGENCIES. T