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What You’ll Learn
To explain why garbage is regulated.
To explain how garbage is regulated.
To identify compliance discrepancies.
Who to call.
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Garbage is:
All waste material derived from fruit, vegetable, meat, or other plant/animal parts.
Any refuse associated with waste material on a carrier.
Food scraps, table/galley refuse, food wrappers, and packaging material.
What Is Garbage? (1 of 2)
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Garbage is:
Other waste material from stores, food preparation areas, passengers’ or crew’s quarters, dining rooms, or any other area of a carrier.
Food and meals that were available for consumption by passengers and crew on a carrier, but were NOT consumed.
What Is Garbage? (2 of 2)
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Garbage is regulated to prevent the entry and dissemination of plant pests and foreign animal diseases.
Plant Pests:
Golden nematode, fruit flies, citrus canker.
Foreign Animal Diseases:
Foot and mouth disease, African swine fever, bovine spongiform encephalopathy, avian influenza H5N1.
Why Is Garbage Regulated?
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Garbage is regulated through: Compliance agreements. Monitoring firms.
How Is Garbage Regulated? (1 of 2)
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Safeguarding garbage. Only haulers under CBP compliance will remove
international garbage.
Ensuring that meals and food items are not misappropriated.
How Is Garbage Regulated? (2 of 2)
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A compliance agreement:
Is a binding written agreement between CBP and a firm.
Acknowledges the firm’s responsibilities to comply with agricultural regulations.
What Is a Compliance Agreement?
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Compliance agreements monitor firms such as:
Carriers.
Shippers.
Dealers and suppliers.
Caterers.
Garbage handlers and haulers.
Processing establishments.
Landfills.
Compliance Agreements (1 of 3)
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Compliance agreements establish functions to safeguard garbage including:
Handling, storage, and transportation of regulated garbage.
Disposal.
Cleanup/Disinfection.
Anytime a conveyance will remove garbage/trash CBP must be notified for approval.
Compliance Agreements (2 of 3)
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Equipment used in the process.
Backup system(s).
Environmental protection.
Periodic training.
Compliance Agreements (3 of 3)
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Examples of Noncompliance (1 of 2)The following are examples of noncompliance:
Dumping of garbage into a noncompliant container.
Disposing of garbage in an unauthorized manner.
Always contact CBP
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Examples of Noncompliance (2 of 2) Commingling with domestic garbage. *
Misappropriation of catered meals.
Leaking garbage containers.
Uncovered garbage containers.
Exposed, unrestrained garbage.
Spills.
Always contact CBP
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Garbage must be kept in containers that are:
Enclosed (covered).
Leakproof.
Separate from domestic garbage.
Safeguarding Garbage
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Is It Compliant? (1 of 2)
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Is It Compliant? (2 of 2)
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Monitoring/Inspection of Garbage
Monitoring is the periodic supervision of garbage movement and disposal operations, from decatering of the carriers to approved disposal of garbage.
Always contact CBP when setting up international garbage/trash removals from any conveyance.
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CBP can assess fines for noncompliance. If you observe noncompliance, immediately notify a CBP Agriculture Specialist.
To avoid this always contact CBP prior to removal.
Penalties and Fines for Noncompliance (1 of 3)
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Is the Q-dumpster on the tarmac compliant? If not, why?
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This container was found on the tarmac.
Is this compliant?
If not, why?
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This container was found on the pier. Is this compliant? If not, why?
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Summary
You are now able to:
Explain why garbage is regulated
Explain how garbage is regulated
Identify compliance discrepancies
For Further information Contact CBP Agriculture Operations at 215 717 5873,84, the E&C at 215 863 4272. Between 2400 and 0600 call 1 800 X SECTOR and ask for the CBP Agriculture Duty Supervisor.
