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The PCIT also provides a link to the PExD. PExD is a repository of phytosanitary import requirements of U.S. origin commodities to foreign countries. PExD enhances Plant Protection and Quarantine’s (PPQ’s) ability to maintain the export program for United States exporters.
The USDA APHIS PPQ issues Phytosanitary Certificates for export via the PCIT system. PCIT tracks the inspection of products and certifies compliance with plant health standards of importing countries. This capability provides the USDA/APHIS/PPQ with greater fraud prevention, reporting functions, and monitoring capabilities.
The USDA Farm to School Grant Program is funded through the use of grants by the USDA, with 2019 seeing nearly $10 million awarded supporting 3.2 million students in over 5,400 schools across 42 states. [13]
Finally, the program provides for the impartial application of these grades and standards through a network of federal, state, and private inspection agencies known as the official system. The Federal Grain Inspection Service (FGIS) was established by Congress in 1976 to manage the national grain inspection system, which was established in 1916 ...
The USDA cited the move was an effort to attract talent and lower costs by establishing an operational headquarters. [5] The Government Accountability Office reported the agency violated the Antideficiency Act. [6] Between 40-60% of employees left the agency after receiving the ultimatum to move or leave the agency. [7]
The Trump administration sent a memo to 2 million government workers on Tuesday about a "deferred resignation program" that would allow them to remain on the payroll through Sept. 30 but without ...
WASHINGTON – The main government office that helps students pay for college will be reduced by roughly a tenth of the employees it had last year following Trump administration buyouts.
Domestic standards are delegated by the National Plant Protection Organization (NPPO) which assumes the responsibilities for ensuring the U.S. export program meets international standards. It provides certification of commodities as a service to U.S. exporters.