Pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended, the Secretary of Agriculture is responsible for the enforcement of the provisions of the Act and Convention that pertain to the importation, exportation, or reexportation of terrestrial plants. The regulations in this part are for the purpose of implementing this authority. Terrestrial plants are defined as any plants (including epiphytic plants), except marine plants. This part is divided into the following subparts: Subpart I—Purpose and Definitions; Subpart II—Permission to Engage in Business laying down provisions regarding permission to engage in business concerning nonlisted terrestrial plants, and general permits; and Subpart III—Inspections and Related Provisions regulating marking and notification requirements for plants imported, exported, or reexported by means other than mail, marking and mailing requirements for plants imported, exported, or reexported by mail, validation of documentation, and recordkeeping, access, and reports.
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