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animal and plant health inspection service

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Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. An agency in the U.S. Department of Agriculture responsible for controlling or eliminating pests and plant diseases by regulating the shipment of agricultural products within the United States. • Established in 1977, some of its functions were transferred to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in 2003. — Abbr. […]

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border and transportation security directorate

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Border and Transportation Security Directorate. The division of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security responsible for maintaining the safety of the nation’s borders and transportation systems. • The Directorate includes the Transportation Security Administration, the U.S. Customs Service, the border security functions of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service, the Animal & Plant Health Inspection

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