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2022 USDA EXPLANATORY NOTES – ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICE 2022 USDA EXPLANATORY NOTES – ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICE Table of Contents Agency-Wide ................................................................................................................................................................... Purpose Statement ..................................................................................................................................................... 2 OIG and GAO Reports ............................................................................................................................................. 4 Available Funds and FTEs ........................................................................................................................................ 8 Permanent Positions by Grade and FTE’s .............................................................................................................. 10 Vehicle Fleet ........................................................................................................................................................... 11 Shared Funding Projects ......................................................................................................................................... 13 Account 1: Salaries and Expenses ................................................................................................................................... Appropriations Language........................................................................................................................................ 15 Lead-Off Tabular Statement ................................................................................................................................... 16 Project Statements ................................................................................................................................................... 17 Justifications ........................................................................................................................................................... 24 Geographic Breakdown of Obligations and FTE .................................................................................................... 56 Classification by Objects ........................................................................................................................................ 60 Status of Programs .................................................................................................................................................. 63 Account 2: Buildings and Facilities ................................................................................................................................. Appropriations Language...................................................................................................................................... 129 Lead-Off Tabular Statement ................................................................................................................................. 129 Project Statements ................................................................................................................................................. 129 Justification ........................................................................................................................................................... 130 Geographic Breakdown of Obligations and FTE .................................................................................................. 131 Status of Programs ................................................................................................................................................ 132 Agency-Wide Performance and Evaluation ............................................................................................................... 134 22-1 2022 USDA EXPLANATORY NOTES – ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICE AGENCY-WIDE PURPOSE STATEMENT The Secretary of Agriculture established the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) on April 2, 1972, under the authority of Reorganization Plan No. 2 of 1953 and other authorities. The mission of the Agency is to safeguard the health, welfare, and value of American agriculture and natural resources. APHIS, together with its stakeholders, promotes the health of animal and plant resources to facilitate their movement in the global marketplace and to ensure abundant agricultural products and services for U.S. customers. APHIS also ensures that biotechnology-derived agricultural products are safe for release in the environment. APHIS strives to assure its stakeholders that it is on guard against the introduction or re-emergence of animal and plant pests and diseases that could limit agricultural production and damage export markets. At the same time, APHIS also monitors and responds to potential acts of agricultural bioterrorism, invasive species, diseases of wildlife and livestock, and conflicts between humans and wildlife. The Agency also helps to resolve sanitary (animal) and phytosanitary (plant) trade barriers and addresses certain issues relating to the humane treatment of animals. APHIS’ mission is carried out using three major areas of activity, as follows: Safeguarding and Emergency Preparedness/Response APHIS monitors animal and plant health domestically. In addition to the funding outlined in the tables below, APHIS will use funding provided by the American Rescue Plan to bolster animal health surveillance. APHIS also monitors disease situations throughout the world and uses this information to set effective agricultural import policies to prevent the introduction of foreign animal and plant pests and diseases. APHIS and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security cooperate to ensure that these policies are enforced at U.S. ports of entry. These policies prevent the entry of many invasive pests and diseases, including those that impact crops, pollinators, woodlands, and livestock. APHIS also develops and conducts pre-clearance programs to ensure that foreign agricultural products destined for the United States do not present a risk to U.S. agriculture. The Agency engages in cooperative programs to control pests of imminent concern to the United States. APHIS certifies animal and animal products, and plants and plant products, for export to other countries and regulates imports of designated endangered plant species. Should a pest or disease enter the United States, APHIS works cooperatively with other Federal, State, and industry partners to conduct animal and plant health monitoring programs to rapidly determine if there is a need to establish new pest or disease management programs. APHIS, in conjunction with States, industry, and other stakeholders, protects American agriculture by eradicating harmful pests and diseases or, where eradication is not feasible, by minimizing their economic impact. The Agency monitors endemic pests and diseases through surveys to detect their location and through inspection to prevent their spread into non-infested parts of the country. The Agency maintains a cadre of trained professionals prepared to respond immediately to potential animal and plant health emergencies. Program personnel investigate reports of suspected exotic pests and diseases and take emergency action if necessary. To facilitate these efforts, APHIS develops pathway studies and thoroughly investigates outbreaks to determine the origin of animal and plant pests and diseases and the most appropriate response actions to take including the development of tools and technologies to help manage these pests. APHIS also actively engages State, Tribal, and local governments, and industries to advance their emergency preparedness and response capabilities. APHIS develops methods to control animals and pests that are detrimental to agriculture, wildlife, and public safety through its Wildlife Services program. The Agency’s regulatory structure brings the benefits of genetic research to the marketplace, while ensuring they do not pose a plant pest risk. APHIS also conducts diagnostic laboratory activities that support the Agency’s veterinary disease prevention, detection, control, eradication, and response programs. Safe Trade and International Technical Assistance Sanitary (animal) and phytosanitary (plant) (SPS) measures implemented by U.S. trading partners can have a significant impact on market access for the United States as an exporter of agricultural products. APHIS plays a central role in resolving technical trade issues to ensure the smooth and safe movement of agricultural commodities into and out of the United States. APHIS’ role is to negotiate animal and plant health certification requirements, assist U.S. exporters in meeting foreign regulatory requirements, ensure requirements are proportional to risk without being excessively restrictive, and provide any necessary technical information to support the safety of U.S. agricultural products destined for foreign markets. 22-2 2022 USDA EXPLANATORY NOTES – ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICE APHIS helps to protect the United States from emerging animal and plant pests and diseases while meeting obligations under the World Trade Organization’s SPS agreement by assisting developing countries in improving their safeguarding systems. APHIS collaborates with other Federal agencies including the Foreign Agricultural Service, the U.S. Agency for International Development, the