Federally Recognized State Managed Phytosanitary Program Training Course

The FRSMP program establishes a process for APHIS to give Federal recognition to certain State-managed plant pest programs. APHIS established the FRSMP program to promote greater consistency in actions taken against certain plant pests, whether those pests arrive at U.S. ports of entry or are moving interstate. The program also allows the United States to meet obligations under the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC). FRSMP pests are regulated under the Plant Protection Act of 2000.

At the conclusion of the training, participants can:

• Cite the Federal laws that allow collaboration between USDA and States.
• Identify different sections of the Plant Protection Act relevant to the Cooperative Arrangement between APHIS and your State.
• Complete the appropriate form when a FRSMP pest is detected outside ports of entry.
• Complete the appropriate form and case file when referring penalties to APHIS.