APHIS to End ACE Pilot on 'Core' PGA Data for Plants, Animal Imports on Aug. 15

APHIS will on Aug. 15 end its “core” pilot, which includes all filings except those required by the Lacey Act, such as PGA data required for imports of plants, live animals and animal products under APHIS’ Animal Care, Biotechnology Regulatory Services, Veterinary Services and Plant Protection and Quarantine programs, APHIS said in a notice (here). After that date, "entry filers will be required to file electronic entries in ACE with APHIS data and some or all APHIS forms using the method designated on the CBP Web site for the submission of the APHIS data and forms," but “APHIS will still collect some paper documentation, such as phytosanitary certificates and health certificates for live animals and animal products,” under an Office of Management and Budget waiver. APHIS said it is ending its core pilot, which began in October, because it has “proven successful.” Lacey Act entry data has been required in ACE since March 31 (see 1603250048).