Directives

Last Modified: December 06, 2024

This page provides links to formal Human Resources (HR) issuances (policies and guides) that cover employees of USDA's Marketing & Regulatory Programs (MRP) mission areas.

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Permanent Issuances

Permanent issuances are in force until canceled. Directives are used to issue delegations of authority, basic policies, and operating instructions. 

View the MRP Issuances Classification System  Employees Only

Number

Issue Date

Title, Attachments, Other

Last Review Date

APHIS 103.206/10/80Designating Employees to Administer Oaths, Affidavits, and Affirmations2017
APHIS 120.106/06/77Research Evaluation of Agricultural Chemicals2017
APHIS 205.102/15/84Employee Indebtedness: Employee Exit Inventory2017
APHIS 402.303/16/84Premium Pay for Employees Performing Inspection and Quarantine Services Relating to Imports and Exports2017
APHIS 460.205/28/76Employee Liability-Action Taken Within the Scope of Employment2017
1000-1999 - GENERAL MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION
APHIS 1030.105/17/22Delegation of Authority to the Director, Financial Management Division2022
APHIS 1040.106/20/06Relationships with Native Americans and Tribal Governments2017
APHIS 1040.212/29/05Establishment of the APHIS/Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Coordination Group2017
APHIS 1040.301/19/12Consultation with Elected Leaders of Federally Recognized Indian Tribes2017
APHIS 1530.103/23/93Other Government Agency and Non-Federal Reviews of APHIS Activities2017
MRP 1620.103/14/14Changes to Space and Lease of Field Offices and Facilities2017
APHIS 1650.109/01/04

APHIS National Security Program

APHIS 511 - APHIS ID/Access Request

APHIS 515 - Incident Report


2017
APHIS 1650.202/28/06

APHIS Aviation Security Program

Guide for the Conduct of Aviation Resource Management Surveys

2017
APHIS 1650.302/05/01APHIS National Seismic Safety Program2017
MRP 1660.103/23/10

Issuance Change 1, 04/02/2018
Pre-Tax Parking Benefit Program

AD-1185 - Pre-Tax Parking Application
2018
APHIS 1810.108/09/23APHIS Emergency Notification System2023
APHIS 1810.2
 
03/12/24
 
APHIS National Incident Management System (NIMS) Training and Exercise Program (NTEP) (236.99 KB)
 
2024
2000 - 2999 BUDGET AND FINANCE
APHIS 2150.108/05/11Developing User Fees for APHIS Services2017
APHIS 2250.105/11/09Imprest Funds at Overseas Posts2017
APHIS 2280.106/20/2014Suspension and Debarment2017
APHIS 2300.112/09/2016

Authorizing the Payment of Relocation when Recruiting and Filling Positions

APHIS Form 348
APHIS Form 349

2017
MRP 2301.107/23/98MRP Supplements to the Agriculture Travel Regulations2017
APHIS 2450.104/10/20Agreements Services2020
3000 - 3999 INFORMATION RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
APHIS 3010.107/07/04Issuance Management System2017
MRP 3010.207/26/04MRP Issuance System2017
MRP 3020.108/10/11Forms Management Program for Marketing and Regulatory Programs (MRP)2017
APHIS 3031.106/22/04Clearance of Public Reporting and Recordkeeping2017
MRP 3040.208/12/98MRP Records Management Program2017
MRP 3040.308/12/98MRP Electronic Records Management Program2017
MRP 3050.108/16/01MRP Mail Management Program2017
MRP 3050.206/25/09Commercial Payment for Postage2017
APHIS 3120.204/29/13

APHIS Computer and Mobile Device Naming Conventions
(Directive and References are for Employees Only) 

APHIS ITD SOP — Computer Naming Convention Protocols
(SharePoint)

2017
MRP 3130.103/21/2022Information Technology Exception Request2022
MRP 3140.204/12/2022Electronic Mail Use, Security, and Privacy Policy2017
APHIS 3140.305/26/00APHIS Internet Use and Security Policy2017
MRP 3140.510/31/19MRP Information Systems Security (ISS) Roles and Responsibilities2019
APHIS 3220.102/04/13

Issuance Change 1, 06/05/2014
APHIS Information Technology (IT) Acquisition Approval Request (AAR) Requirements2017
MRP 3330.105/18/23Radio Communications Management2023
APHIS 3440.207/31/07

Disposal of APHIS Data Center Computer Room Media and Equipment Policy

Attachment 1-AD 112

Attachment 2 - Instructions for AD 112

2017
MRP 3515.208/13/22Cyber Security - Clean Desk Policy2022
APHIS 3525.107/15/08Remote Access Management Policy

APHIS 516 - Remote Access Account Control Form (23.6 KB)
2017
APHIS 3575.107/31/07APHIS User Account Management Policy

Attachment 1 - User Account Recertification Process

Metastorm Online Version Instructions (PDF)
2017
APHIS 3610.103/17/09APHIS Local Registration Authority (LRA) Program

Attachment 1 - Local Registration Authority Standards and Best Practices

Attachment 2 - APHIS Form 106
2017
4000 - 4999 PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT AND SAFETY AND HEALTH
MRP 4030.102/06/20Category Rating and Selection2020
MRP 4060.211/05/09Professional Liability Insurance Reimbursement2017
MRP 4080.103/23/10

Issuance Change 1, dated 11/2/12
MRP Transit Incentive Program2017
APHIS 4080.203/16/17Child Care Tuition Assistance Program2017
APHIS 4295.108/13/01APHIS Program Identification Cards2017
APHIS 4300.106/16/94Outside Clinical Practice for APHIS Veterinarians2017
MRP 4300.209/13/2024Reasonable Accommodations Program (297.64 KB)2024
MRP 4310.107/07/22Restrictions on the Employment of Relatives2022
MRP 4311.110/07/20Authorization to Administer Employment Oath of Office2020
APHIS 4315.110/14/11

Issuance Change 1, 07/25/12
Training Policy for APHIS Supervisors, Managers, and Executives

Attachment 1 - Core Competencies & Definitions
Attachment 2 - Learning Activities

Training Policy for APHIS Supervisors, Managers, and Executives (SharePoint, Employees Only) 
2017
MRP 4335.111/24/2020Voluntary Change in Official Duty Station2020
MRP 4339.109/08/03

Issuance Change 1, dated 12/8/03

Issuance Change 2, dated 8/16/04
Medical Qualification Determinations for Appointment to Covered Positions within Marketing and Regulatory Programs2017
APHIS 4340.16/11/2024Workplace Violence Prevention and Response Program2024
MRP 4351.103/26/13Reduction-In-Force

Attachment 1

Attachment 2

Attachment 3

Attachment 4

Attachment 5

Attachment 6
2017
MRP 4413.110/15/98Career Enhancement Program2017
MRP 4500.108/13/21Recruitment and Retention Incentives2021
MRP 4501.112/04/07Electronic Statement of Earnings and Leave (SEL)

MRP 350 - Statement or Earnings and Leave (SEL) Waiver Request Form (or Cancellation)
2017
MRP 4511.209/11/2018Position Classification2018
MRP 4531.103/25/13Salary Rate Determinations2017
MRP 4537.103/07/03Repayment of Student Loans2017
MRP 4550.106/28/99Electronic Funds Transfer2017
MRP 4550.203/18/02

Issuance Change 1, dated 6/12/02

Issuance Change 2, dated 11/19/12
Premium Pay2017
MRP 4591.110/12/20Uniform Policy2020
MRP 4610.109/16/16Tours of Duty2017
APHIS 4620.104/27/10Background Investigations for APHIS Federal and Contract Pilots2017
MRP 4630.101/28/20Absence and Leave2020
MRP 4630.207/12/02

Issuance Change 1, dated 8/27/02
Mentoring/Tutoring Programs2017
MRP 4771.109/08/06Marketing and Regulatory Programs (MRP) Administrative Grievance System2017
MRP 4790.111/15/13Marketing and Regulatory Programs (MRP) Safety and Health Program2017
APHIS 4790.108/22/01Non-Lethal Personal Protective Devices

APHIS Form 301-R, Discharge of a Non-Lethal Personal Protective Device (NLPPD),

APHIS Form 302-R, Inventory Control Record for Non-Lethal Personal Protective Devices (NLPPD)
2017
APHIS 4790.204/15/03APHIS Ergonomics Program2017
APHIS 4790.303/25/03Automated External Defibrillators2017
APHIS 4790.402/10/04Defensive Driver Training Requirements2017
5000 - 5999 PROPERTY AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
MRP 5000.306/07/22Government Furnished Equipment for Telework and Remote Employees2022
MRP 5000.204/10/20Sensitive Property Management2021
MRP 5003.108/15/12Appropriations Restrictions for Financial Transactions with Felons and Tax Delinquent Corporations2017
MRP 5036.106/07/22MRP Construction Management Policy2022
MRP 5101.102/05/01Real Property Management2017
APHIS 5170.109/18/2024APHIS Policy for Planning, Designing, and Constructing Modernized Laboratory Facilities (243.32 KB)2024
MRP 5400.210/23/07Allocating Parking Spaces at Field Locations2017
APHIS 5600.309/03/99Evaluating APHIS Programs and Activities for Ensuring Protection of Children from Environmental Health Risks and Safety Risks2017
APHIS 5640.104/19/02Environmental Monitoring for APHIS Pest and Disease Control and Eradication Programs2017
6000 - 8999 RESERVED
APHIS 6501.108/04/95Delegation of Enforcement Authority2017
APHIS 6701.105/27/04Foreign Service Assignments

IS Form 1 - Assignment History and Preference List

IS Form 2 - Background and Skills Resume

IS Form 3 - Requirements for Position

IS Form 4 - Rotational Assignments Bid Form

IS Form 5 - Candidate Scoring Form

IS Form 6 - Candidate Tally Form
2017
APHIS 6730.105/27/04Foreign Service Performance Appraisal System

IS Form 436-R - Foreign Service Members Performance Appraisal

IS Form 437-R - Foreign Service Member's Accomplishment Statement

IS Form 438-R - Foreign Service Member's Supervisory Assessment
2017
APHIS 6731.105/27/04Foreign Service Examination and Selection

IS Form 10 - Assignment and Policy Commitment
2017
APHIS 6738.105/27/04Foreign Service Specialist Tenuring Board2017
APHIS 6740.102/17/22Foreign Service Limited Non-Career Appointments

IS Form 10 - Assignment and Policy Commitment

IS Form 11 - Foreign Service Limited Non-Career Appointment Agreement
2022
APHIS 6750.106/11/15Retention and Distribution of Official and Diplomatic Passports2017
APHIS 6792.106/16/22Representation Allowances and Expenses Pursuant to the Foreign Service Act of 19802022
APHIS 6800.105/10/06Ensuring the Protection of Employees Involved in Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Control and Eradication Activities2017
APHIS 6901.109/30/05Registration, Use Management, and Coordination of Pesticides2017