Applications For Field Inspection And Phytosanitary Certificates

01. Application for Field Inspection. Application(s) must be filed with the Department’s online submission form. Applications submitted after published deadlines will be performed only at the discretion of the Department. (7-1-24) 02. Requests for Phytosanitary Certificates. Application shall be made in writing to the Department on the appropriate application form(s) provided by the Department for the certificate(s) being requested and submitted by the application to the USDA Phytosanitary Certificate Issuance and Tracking (PCIT) System at https:// pcit.aphis.usda.gov/pcit/. Only fully completed applications will be accepted. Notification of pending applications shall be submitted to the area phone message line. (7-1-24) 03. “Rush” Service.This service is to accommodate requests for phytosanitary certification applications, official sampling, field inspection, or other services that must be completed with a one (1) business day turn-around or within a specific timeframe on a certain day without a two (2) business day prenotification. Request for phytosanitary or treatment observation services after normal working hours, on weekends, or holidays are subject to overtime and state per diem charges in addition to the normal charges. This service will be carried out only after a Section Page 3 mutual agreement between the applicant and the Department. The request must be made by telephone. “Rush” service will be subject to the fees as outlined in Subsections 195.01 and 195.02. (7-1-24)