Organization, Functions, and Delegations of Authority

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

7 CFR Part 371

[Docket No. 97-025-1]

Organization, Functions, and Delegations of Authority

AGENCY: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This document revises the statement of organization,

functions, and delegations of authority of the Animal and Plant Health

Inspection Service (APHIS) to reflect changes in the internal APHIS

organization. APHIS units are already functioning as described in this

rule. The new internal APHIS organization stimulates interdependence

and cooperation throughout the agency, enhances the ability of the

Administrator to manage the agency, and provides improved support to

the field organization through better planning, clearer direction,

timely action, and better use of resources.

EFFECTIVE DATE: December 23, 1999.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Ira Johnson, Jr., Position

Classification Specialist, Human Resources Division, MRPBS, APHIS, Room

1724, 14th Street and Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250;

(202) 720-9407.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

The statement of organization, functions, and delegations of

authority of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is

being revised to reflect changes made in the internal APHIS

organization. These changes create a headquarters organization based on

function, rather than program discipline.

The statement of organization, functions, and delegations of

authority was approved by APHIS and the United States Department of

Agriculture (USDA) management after a comprehensive review of all APHIS

activities.

The major changes in the statement of organization, functions, and

delegations of authority are as follows:

1. Redefine the Roles of the Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ) Unit

PPQ has added responsibilities which include: Assisting in the

development, adoption, and enforcement of sanitary and phytosanitary

measures regulating the field release, interstate movement, and

importation of genetically modified organisms that may contain plant

pests; serving as a member of the North American Plant Protection

Organization; and enforcing animal disease exclusion policies,

procedures, and regulations at international ports of entry relative to

all animal products and associated materials.

2. Redefine the Roles of the Veterinary Services (VS) Unit

VS has added the responsibility of planning, directing, and

coordinating the activities for the Center for Veterinary Biologics and

the administration of a veterinary biologics program.

3. Redesignate the Management and Budget (M&B) Unit as Marketing and

Regulatory Programs Business Services (MRPBS) and Redefine Its Roles

This redesignation better reflects the actual functions of this

unit. MRPBS has added the responsibility of directing and coordinating

program activities related to investigations and enforcement of APHIS

laws and regulations.

4. Redesignate the Animal Damage Control (ADC) Unit as the Wildlife

Services (WS) Unit

This redesignation better reflects the actual functions of this

unit.

5. Redesignate the Regulatory Enforcement and Animal Care (REAC) Unit

as the Animal Care (AC) Unit and Redefine Its Roles

This redesignation better reflects the actual functions of this

unit. AC is no longer responsible for directing the formal

investigation of reported violations of laws and regulations applicable

to APHIS activities. AC still has the responsibility of directing

activities to ensure compliance with and enforcement of animal welfare

and horse protection laws and the regulations promulgated under those

laws.

6. Redefine the Roles of the Policy and Program Development (PPD) Unit

PPD has added responsibilities that include ensuring agency

compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act, handling

environmental documentation activities for the agency, and handling

pesticide and animal drug registration responsibilities.

7. Reassign the Responsibilities of the Former Recruitment and

Development (R&D) Unit

R&D's responsibilities have been reassigned to MRPBS, PPQ, and VS.

8. Reassign the Responsibilities of the Former Science and Technology

(S&T) Unit

S&T's responsibilities have been reassigned to PPQ, VS, and WS.

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9. Reassign the Responsibilities of the Former Biotechnology,

Biologics, and Environmental Protection (BBEP) Unit

BBEP's responsibilities have been reassigned to PPD, PPQ, and VS.

10. Continuing Responsibilities of the Legislative and Public Affairs

(LPA) Unit

LPA's responsibilities within the Agency remain the same.

11. Continuing Responsibilities of the International Services (IS) Unit

IS' responsibilities within the Agency remain the same.

We have also made a number of editorial changes.

This rule relates to internal agency management. Therefore,

pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553, notice of proposed rulemaking and opportunity

for comment are not required, and this rule may be made effective less

than 30 days after publication in the Federal Register. Also, since

this rule relates to internal agency management, it is exempt from the

provisions of Executive Order 12866. Further, this action is not a rule

as defined by 5 U.S.C. 601 et seq., the Regulatory Flexibility Act, and

thus is exempt from the provisions of that Act.

List of Subjects in 7 CFR Part 371

Authority delegations (Government agencies), Organization and

functions (Government agencies).

1. Part 371 is revised to read as follows:

PART 371--ORGANIZATION, FUNCTIONS, AND DELEGATIONS OF AUTHORITY

Sec.

371.1 General Statement.

371.2 The Office of the Administrator.

371.3 Plant Protection and Quarantine.

371.4 Veterinary Services.

371.5 Marketing and Regulatory Programs Business Services.

371.6 Wildlife Services.

371.7 Animal Care.

371.8 International Services.

371.9 Policy and Program Development.

371.10 Legislative and Public Affairs.

371.11 Delegations of authority.

371.12 Concurrent authority and responsibility to the

Administrator.

371.13 Reservation of authority.

371.14 Availability of information and records.

Authority: 5 U.S.C. 301.

Sec. 371.1 General statement.

(a) The creation of APHIS. The Animal and Plant Health Inspection

Service (APHIS) was created by the Secretary of Agriculture on April 2,

1972 (37 FR 6327, March 28, 1972).

(b) Central offices. APHIS is headquartered in Washington, DC, and

Riverdale, MD. The APHIS Management Team at these locations consists of

the following:

Administrator

Associate Administrator

Deputy Administrator, Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ)

Deputy Administrator, Veterinary Services (VS)

Deputy Administrator, Marketing and Regulatory Programs Business

Services (MRPBS)

Deputy Administrator, Wildlife Services (WS)

Deputy Administrator, Animal Care (AC)

Deputy Administrator, International Services (IS)

Director, Policy and Program Development (PPD)

Director, Legislative and Public Affairs (LPA)

(c) Field organization. AC, MRPBS, PPQ, VS, and WS all have field

offices located throughout the United States. IS has field offices

located throughout the world. A list of APHIS' field offices with

addresses and telephone numbers is in the blue pages of local telephone

books.

Sec. 371.2 The Office of the Administrator.

(a) The Administrator. (1) The Administrator of APHIS formulates,

directs, and supervises the execution of APHIS policies, programs, and

activities.

(2) The Administrator is authorized to take any action authorized

by law and deemed necessary to carry out APHIS functions. Delegations

of authority by the Administrator and provisions for redelegations of

authority are stated in Sec. 371.11.

(b) The Associate Administrator. The Associate Administrator of

APHIS shares responsibility with the Administrator for general

direction and supervision of APHIS programs and activities. The

Associate Administrator may act for the Administrator.

Sec. 371.3 Plant protection and quarantine.

(a) General statement. Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ)

protects and safeguards the Nation's plant resources through programs

and activities to prevent the introduction and spread of plant pests

and diseases.

(b) Deputy Administrator of PPQ. The Deputy Administrator of PPQ is

responsible for:

(1) Participating with the Administrator of APHIS and other

officials in the planning and formulation of policies, programs,

procedures, and activities of APHIS.

(2) Providing direction and coordination for PPQ programs and

activities. The authorities for PPQ programs include:

(i) Section 102, Organic Act of September 21, 1944, as amended, and

the Act of April 6, 1937, as amended (7 U.S.C. 147a, 148, and 148a-

148e), relating to control and eradication of plant pests and diseases;

(ii) The Mexican Border Act, as amended (7 U.S.C. 149);

(iii) The Golden Nematode Act (7 U.S.C. 150 through 150g);

(iv) The Federal Plant Pest Act, as amended (7 U.S.C. 150aa through

150jj);

(v) The Plant Quarantine Act, as amended (7 U.S.C. 151 through

164a, and 167);

(vi) The Terminal Inspection Act, as amended (7 U.S.C. 166);

(vii) The Honeybee Act, as amended (7 U.S.C. 281 through 286);

(viii) The Federal Noxious Weed Act of 1974, as amended (7 U.S.C.

2801 through 2814);

(ix) The Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531-1544);

(x) Executive Order 11987;

(xi) The responsibilities of the United States under the

International Plant Protection Convention;

(xii) Lacey Act Amendments of 1981, as amended (16 U.S.C. 3371

through 3378);

(xiii) Title III (and Title IV to the extent that it relates to

activities under Title III) of the Federal Seed Act, as amended (7

U.S.C. 1581 through 1610);

(xiv) Authority to prescribe and collect fees under The Act of

August 31, 1951, as amended (31 U.S.C. 9701), and sections 2508 and

2509 of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990, as

amended (21 U.S.C. 136 and 136a).

(3) Developing of regulations (including quarantines) regarding

noxious weeds and plant pests and diseases.

(4) Cooperating with and providing technical assistance to State

and local governments, farmer's associations, and individuals with

regard to plant pest control. Cooperating with and providing technical

assistance to foreign governments with regard to plant pests and

diseases.

(5) Assisting in the development of sanitary and phytosanitary

measures.

(6) Regulating the field release into the environment, interstate

movement, and importation of genetically modified organisms.

(7) Serving as a member of the North American Plant Protection

Organization (NAPPO). NAPPO is composed of plant protection officials

and industry cooperators from Canada, Mexico, and the United States.

(8) Administering plant and animal pest and disease exclusion

policies, procedures, and regulations at

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international ports of entry (land, sea, and air) relative to all

plants and plant and animal products and associated materials

(excluding live animals).

(9) Providing laboratory support, diagnostic services, methods

development, and research activities in support of PPQ programs.

Sec. 371.4 Veterinary Services.

(a) General statement. Veterinary Services (VS) protects and

safeguards the Nation's livestock and poultry through programs and

activities to prevent the introduction and spread of pests and disease

of livestock and poultry. VS also provides leadership and coordinates

activities pertaining to veterinary biologics.

(b) Deputy Administrator of VS. The Deputy Administrator of VS is

responsible for:

(1) Participating with the Administrator of APHIS and other

officials in the planning and formulation of policies, programs,

procedures, and activities of APHIS.

(2) Providing direction and coordination for the activities of the

Center for Veterinary Biologics.

(3) Providing direction and coordination for VS programs and

activities.

The authorities for VS programs include:

(i) Section 306 of the Tariff Act of June 17, 1930, as amended (19

U.S.C. 1306);

(ii) Act of August 30, 1890, as amended (21 U.S.C. 102 through

105);

(iii) Act of May 29, 1884, as amended, Act of February 2, 1903, as

amended, and Act of March 3, 1905, as amended, and supplemental

legislation (21 U.S.C. 111 through 114a, 114a through 114a-1, and 115

through 130);

(iv) Act of February 28, 1947, as amended (21 U.S.C. 114b through

114c, and 114d-1);

(v) Act of June 16, 1948 (21 U.S.C. 114e through 114f);

(vi) Act of September 6, 1961 (21 U.S.C. 114g through 114h);

(vii) Act of July 2, 1962 (21 U.S.C. 134 through 134h);

(viii) Act of May 6, 1970 (21 U.S.C. 135 through 135b);

(ix) Sections 12 through 14 of the Federal Meat Inspection Act, as

amended, and the portion of Section 18 of the Act that pertains to the

issuance of certificates of condition of live animals intended and

offered for export (21 U.S.C. 612 through 614, and 618);

(x) Improvement of poultry, poultry products, and hatcheries (7

U.S.C. 429);

(xi) 28 Hour Law, as amended (49 U.S.C. 80502);

(xii) Act of August 26, 1983, as amended (46 U.S.C. 3901 through

3902);

(xiii) Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States;

(xiv) Virus-Serum-Toxin Act (21 U.S.C. 151 through 159);

(xv) Sections 203 and 205 of the Agricultural Marketing Act of

1946, as amended, with respect to voluntary inspection and

certification of animal products; inspection, testing, treatment, and

certification of animals; and a program to investigate and develop

solutions to the problems resulting from the use of sulfonamides in

swine (7 U.S.C. 1622 and 1624);

(xvi) Section 101(d) of the Organic Act of September 21, 1944 (7

U.S.C. 430);

(xvii) The Swine Health Protection Act (7 U.S.C. 3801 through

3813);

(xviii) Conducting diagnostic and related activities necessary to

prevent, detect, control, or eradicate foot-and-mouth disease and other

animal diseases (21 U.S.C. 113a);

(xix) Authority to prescribe and collect fees under the Act of

August 31, 1951, as amended (31 U.S.C. 9701), and sections 2508 and

2509 of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990, as

amended (21 U.S.C. 136 and 136a); and

(xx) Transportation of horses to slaughter under sections 901-905

of the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 (7 U.S.C.

1901 note).

(4) Directing and coordinating animal health information systems

and maintaining a Federal-State program operation capable of responding

to exotic livestock and poultry disease outbreaks.

(5) Cooperating with and providing technical assistance to State

and local governments, farmer's associations and similar organizations,

and individuals with regard to VS programs and activities. Cooperating

with and providing technical assistance to foreign governments with

regard to pests and diseases of livestock and poultry.

(6) Providing laboratory support, diagnostic services, methods

development, and research activities in support of VS programs.

Sec. 371.5 Marketing and Regulatory Programs Business Services.

(a) General statement. Marketing and Regulatory Programs Business

Services (MRPBS) plans and provides for the agency's human, financial,

and physical resources.

(b) Deputy Administrator of MRPBS. The Deputy Administrator of

MRPBS is responsible for:

(1) Assisting the Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory

Programs, and the Administrators of APHIS, the Agricultural Marketing

Service (AMS), and the Grain Inspection and Packers and Stockyards

Administration (GIPSA), and other APHIS, AMS, and GIPSA officials in

the planning and formulation of MRP policies, programs, and activities.

Providing human resource, certain financial, and management services

for AMS, APHIS, and GIPSA.

(2) Planning, formulating and coordinating policies, and directing

management support functions for APHIS and designated functions for

other MRP agencies, including finance, personnel, and management

services.

(3) Conducting administrative reviews and inspections in APHIS to

assess the implementation of policies and procedures and to assess the

accomplishments of program objectives.

(4) Evaluating and issuing administrative directives.

(5) Serving as APHIS' liaison official with the General Accounting

Office and the Office of the Inspector General.

(6) Preparing cooperative agreements, memoranda of understanding,

agreements between APHIS and other agencies, and agreements that

require the signature of more than one Deputy Administrator or

Director.

(7) Directing and coordinating investigations related to APHIS

program laws and regulations and coordinating enforcement of program

laws and regulations with the Office of the General Counsel.

(8) Supporting and enforcing APHIS program activities, which

include:

(i) Title 7, Code of Federal Regulations, Secs. 371.3(b)(2)(i)

through (xiv);

(ii) Title 7, Code of Federal Regulations, Secs. 371.4(b)(3)(i)

through (xx);

(iii) The Animal Welfare Act, as amended (7 U.S.C. 2131 through

2159); and

(iv) The Virus-Serum Toxin Act, as amended (21 U.S.C. 159).

(9) Formulating and recommending employee development and training

policies.

(10) Developing, delivering, and administering organizational

development, training, recruitment, and employee development programs

for MRP agencies.

(11) Providing computer support and related services for APHIS.

Sec. 371.6 Wildlife Services.

(a) General statement. Wildlife Services (WS) manages problems

caused by wildlife.

(b) Deputy Administrator of WS. The Deputy Administrator of WS is

responsible for:

(1) Participating with the Administrator of APHIS and other

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officials in the planning and formulation of policies, programs,

procedures, and activities of APHIS.

(2) Providing direction and coordination for programs authorized by

the Act of March 2, 1931 (7 U.S.C. 426 and 426b, as amended).

(3) Assisting Federal, State, local, and foreign agencies and

individuals with regard to wildlife damage and control.

(4) Conducting research to develop wildlife damage management

methods.

Sec. 371.7 Animal Care.

(a) General statement. Animal Care (AC) establishes acceptable

standards of humane care and treatment for regulated animals and

monitors and achieves compliance through inspections, enforcement,

education, and cooperative efforts under the Animal Welfare and Horse

Protection Acts.

(b) Deputy Administrator of AC. The Deputy Administrator of AC is

responsible for:

(1) Participating with the Administrator of APHIS and other

officials in the planning and formulation of policies, programs, and

activities of APHIS.

(2) Directing activities to ensure compliance with and enforcement

of animal welfare and horse protection laws and regulations. These laws

are:

(i) The Animal Welfare Act, as amended (7 U.S.C. 2131 through

2159); and

(ii) The Horse Protection Act (15 U.S.C. 1821 through 1831).

(3) Providing recommendations for policy and program changes and

promulgating requirements, procedures, and guidelines for the conduct

of field activities relating to AC programs.

Sec. 371.8 International Services.

(a) General statement. International Services (IS) protects U.S.

agriculture and enhances agricultural trade with foreign countries.

(b) Deputy Administrator of IS. The Deputy Administrator of IS is

responsible for:

(1) Participating with the Administrator of APHIS and other

officials in the planning and formulation of international policies,

programs, and activities of APHIS.

(2) Maintaining and administering the foreign service personnel

system for employees of APHIS in accordance with section 202(a)(2) of

the Foreign Service Act of 1980 (22 U.S.C. 3922), E.O. 12363, dated May

21, 1982, and the provisions of Sec. 2.51(a)(1) of this title.

(3) Developing and maintaining systems for monitoring and reporting

the presence and movement of plant and animal diseases and pests in

foreign countries.

(4) Developing and maintaining cooperative relationships and

programs with other Federal agencies, foreign governments, industry,

and international organizations, such as the Food and Agriculture

Organization of the United Nations, with regard to APHIS activities in

foreign countries.

(5) Developing and maintaining systems for observing the effects of

plant and animal diseases in foreign countries and evaluating their

effect on the agriculture industry.

(6) Developing and directing programs to enhance the trade in U.S.

plants, animals, and their products in compliance with established

international sanitary and phytosanitary standards.

(7) Providing recommendations for policy and program changes, and

promulgating requirements, procedures, and guidelines for the conduct

of field activities relating to IS programs.

Sec. 371.9 Policy and Program Development.

(a) General statement. Policy and Program Development (PPD)

provides analytical support for agency decisions and plans.

(b) Director of PPD. The Director of PPD is responsible for:

(1) Participating with the Administrator of APHIS and other

officials in the planning and formulation of APHIS policies, programs,

and activities.

(2) Providing planning and evaluations; regulations development;

and policy, risk, and economic analysis for APHIS programs.

(3) Analyzing the environmental effects of APHIS programs to ensure

their compliance with environmental laws and regulations and providing

support for pesticide registration and drug approval.

(4) Coordinating registration of chemicals and other substances

used in APHIS control and eradication programs.

Sec. 371.10 Legislative and Public Affairs.

(a) General statement. Legislative and Public Affairs (LPA) is the

communications arm of APHIS.

(b) Director of LPA. The Director of LPA is responsible for:

(1) Advising and assisting the Administrator and other officials on

matters relating to agency legislative and media affairs.

(2) Preparing legislative proposals for APHIS programs and

responsibilities. Assisting in compiling support material for agency

witnesses for congressional hearings. Preparing legislative reports.

(3) Establishing and maintaining liaison with Members of Congress,

various congressional committees and subcommittees, and their staffs on

matters pertaining to APHIS.

(4) Planning and conducting an information program to promote

interest in and increase the public knowledge of APHIS programs and

activities.

(5) Drafting and administering policy guidelines on press contacts,

photography, audiovisual activities, graphic design, radio-TV, and

policy/editorial/graphics clearances for publications. Planning and

conducting a program to explain APHIS policies in written form to

Members of Congress, State and industry leaders, officials of foreign

governments, and private citizens.

(6) Preparing replies to written inquiries and establishing and

maintaining a system for the control of written inquiries referred by

the Office of the Secretary or sent directly to the agency.

(7) Assisting in the preparation of position papers regarding APHIS

programs.

(8) Assisting in the preparation of directives, procedural manuals,

articles for publication, and agency correspondence. Coordinating APHIS

activities within the scope of the Freedom of Information Act and the

Privacy Act.

Sec. 371.11 Delegations of authority.

(a) Associate Administrator. The Associate Administrator is

delegated the authority to perform the duties and to exercise the

functions and powers that are now, or that may become, vested in the

Administrator, including the power of redelegation except where

prohibited, and including authority reserved to the Administrator in

Sec. 371.14 of this part. The Associate Administrator is also

authorized to act for the Administrator in the absence of the

Administrator.

(b) Deputy Administrators and Directors. The Deputy Administrators

of Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ), Veterinary Services (VS),

Wildlife Services (WS), Marketing and Regulatory Programs Business

Services (MRPBS), Animal Care (AC), and International Services (IS);

the Directors of Policy and Program Development (PPD) and Legislative

and Public Affairs (LPA); and the officers they designate to act for

them, with prior specific approval of the Administrator, are delegated

the authority, severally, to perform duties and to exercise the

functions and powers that are now, or that may become vested in the

Administrator (including the power of redelegation, except where

prohibited) except authority that is reserved to the Administrator.

Each Deputy

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Administrator or Director shall be responsible for the programs and

activities in APHIS assigned to that Deputy Administrator or Director.

Sec. 371.12 Concurrent authority and responsibility to the

Administrator.

(a) Delegations that preclude the Administrator or each Deputy

Administrator or Director from exercising powers or functions. No

delegation or authorization in this part shall preclude the

Administrator or each Deputy Administrator or Director from exercising

any of the powers or functions or from performing any of the duties

conferred upon each, respectively. Any delegation or authorization is

subject, at all times, to withdrawal or amendment by the Administrator,

and in their respective fields, by each Deputy Administrator or

Director. The officers to whom authority is delegated in this part

shall:

(1) Maintain close working relationships with the officers to whom

they report.

(2) Keep them advised with respect to major problems and

developments.

(3) Discuss with them proposed actions involving major policy

questions or other important considerations or questions, including

matters involving relationships with other Federal agencies, other

agencies of the Department, other divisions, staffs, or offices of the

agency, or other governmental, private organizations, or groups.

(b) Prior authorizations and delegations. All prior delegations and

redelegations of authority relating to any function, program, or

activity covered by the statement of Organization, Functions, and

Delegations of Authority, shall remain in effect except as they are

inconsistent with this part or are amended or revoked. Nothing in this

part shall affect the validity of any action taken previously under

prior delegations or redelegations of authority or assignments of

functions.

Sec. 371.13 Reservation of authority.

The following are reserved to the Administrator, or to the

individual designated to act for the Administrator:

(a) The initiation, change, or discontinuance of major program

activities.

(b) The issuance of regulations pursuant to law.

(c) The transfer of functions between Deputy Administrators and

Directors.

(d) The transfer of funds between Deputy Administrators and

Directors.

(e) The transfer of funds between work projects within each Deputy

Administrator's or Director's area, except those not exceeding 10

percent of base funds or $50,000 in either work project, whichever is

less.

(f) The approval of any change in the formal organization,

including a section, its equivalent, or higher level.

(g) The making of recommendations to the Department concerning

establishment, consolidation, change in location, or abolishment of any

regional, State, area, and other field headquarters, and any region or

other program area that involves two or more States, or that crosses

State lines.

(h) Authority to establish, consolidate, change a location, abolish

any field office, or change program area boundaries not included in

paragraph (g) of this section.

(i) Approval of all appointments, promotions, and reassignments at

the GS-14 level and above.

(j) Authorization for foreign travel and for attendance at foreign

and international meetings, including those held in the United States.

(k) Approval of all appointments, promotions, and reassignments of

employees to foreign countries.

(l) Approval of program budgets.

(m) Authority to determine the circumstances under which commuted

traveltime allowances may be paid to employees performing inspections

and necessary auxiliary services after normal working hours or on

holidays, when these services come within the scope of the Act of

August 28, 1950 (7 U.S.C. 2260).

Sec. 371.14 Availability of information and records.

Any person desiring information or to comment on the programs and

functions of the agency should address correspondence to the

appropriate Deputy Administrator or Director, APHIS, U.S. Department of

Agriculture, Washington, DC 20250. The availability of information and

records of the agency is governed by the rules and regulations in part

370 of this chapter.

Done in Washington, DC, this 23rd day of December 1999.

Craig A. Reed,

Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.

[FR Doc. 00-435 Filed 1-7-00; 8:45 am]

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