Standards for Privately owned quarantine facilities for ruminants

COOPERATIVE SERVICE AGREEMENT

BETWEEN

(Name)

AND

THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECITON SERVICE

VETERINARY SERVICES

As Owner/Agent for (name of importer), I certify that I understand and will comply with the following conditions for establishing and operating a temporary privately owned minimum security ruminant quarantine and isolation facility.

1. The facility must be inspected by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Veterinary Services (VS) personnel for compliance with the standards contained in Part 93, Title 9, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), and other applicable Federal laws and regulations.

2. The issuance of import permits is contingent upon APHIS approval of the facility and APHIS having resources available to supervise the quarantine.

3. The facility must be maintained under continual 24-hour security at the expense of the Owner/Agent. Security must be provided through placement of official U.S. seals or locks on all entrances and exits to the facility as determined necessary by APHIS or by posting a bonded security guard answerable to APHIS.

4. Only authorized personnel may enter the facility. Entry into the quarantine area where cattle are being held by non-APHIS personnel is prohibited unless APHIS personnel are present, or their entrance is approved in advance.

5. The Owner/Agent of the facility must pay for services provided by APHIS personnel through User Fees, as published in Title 9, CFR, Part 130.

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(Date) (Signature of owner or importer)

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(Date) (Signature)

Issuing Official

USDA, APHIS, VS