No Free Ride
Summary
TLDRThis script highlights the crucial role of Homeland Security in protecting the US from agricultural threats posed by foreign insects and microorganisms. It emphasizes the importance of regulated garbage disposal by private firms, in partnership with USDA and CBP, to prevent the spread of pests and diseases. The video underscores the need for vigilance, adherence to strict procedures, and the use of appropriate equipment to ensure the nation's agricultural security.
Takeaways
- 🛃 The United States Homeland Security employs thousands of dedicated individuals and private companies to protect the country from various threats, including tiny foreign insects and microorganisms.
- 🔍 These tiny invaders can pose a significant threat to the nation's agriculture, environment, and economy if they are allowed to enter the country, potentially causing widespread damage.
- 🚮 Collecting, isolating, and disposing of foreign garbage is a critical job that requires vigilance, consistent procedures, and the right equipment to prevent the entry of foreign pests and diseases.
- 🏛 The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has been developing and enforcing agricultural regulations for over 100 years to prevent harmful insects and microorganisms from entering the country.
- 🤝 The USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) works in partnership with US Customs and Border Protection, a Department of Homeland Security agency, to apply these regulations.
- 📋 Compliance agreement holders, which are private firms, are responsible for disposing of regulated garbage in strict accordance with USDA regulations, covering all aspects of handling and disposing of potentially hazardous waste.
- 🧹 Different roles and responsibilities are assigned in various settings, such as airports and seaports, with caterers, cleaners, truckers, and processors all playing a part in the disposal process.
- 🔄 Recycling is an important aspect of the process, with specific procedures for recycling materials like aluminum, glass, plastic containers, cardboard, and paper, while ensuring they have not been in contact with certain types of waste.
- 🚫 A single lapse in procedure, such as improperly sealing a garbage container or inadequately cleaning up a spill, can lead to severe consequences, including job loss, fines, and legal prosecution.
- 🧴 Proper cleanup and disinfection are crucial in case of spills or accidents, with the use of EPA-approved disinfectants and adherence to safety protocols to prevent the escape of pests or microorganisms.
- 📝 Documentation and reporting of spills and incidents are mandatory, with records to be kept for 3 years, and local authorities to be informed for follow-up inspections to ensure no potential contamination.
Q & A
What is the primary role of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) in relation to Homeland Security?
-The USDA, specifically its Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), develops and enforces agricultural regulations to prevent harmful insects and microorganisms from entering the country, playing a critical role in protecting the nation's agriculture, environment, and economy.
How do private companies contribute to Homeland Security in the context of the script?
-Private companies, often as compliance agreement holders, provide essential services to the transportation industry, such as collecting, isolating, and disposing of regulated garbage, which includes foreign pests and diseases that could harm the United States' agriculture and environment.
What are the potential consequences of not properly handling foreign pests and diseases?
-If foreign pests and diseases are not properly contained and disposed of, they could infest crops and livestock, spread quickly, and inflict widespread damage on the nation's agriculture, environment, and economy.
What is the significance of 'regulated garbage' in the script?
-Regulated garbage refers to waste that may contain foreign pests and diseases, such as leftover food, dirty dishes, and discarded items from ships and planes. It must be handled and disposed of according to strict USDA regulations to prevent the spread of harmful organisms.
What are the responsibilities of compliance agreement holders in handling regulated garbage?
-Compliance agreement holders are responsible for disposing of regulated garbage in strict accordance with USDA regulations. This includes ensuring proper sealing, storage, transportation, and disposal methods to prevent the spread of pests and diseases.
What are the potential penalties for not following the proper procedures for handling regulated garbage?
-Failure to follow proper procedures can result in job loss, fines of up to $250,000, and potential prosecution and jail time.
How is recycling handled in the context of regulated garbage?
-Recycling of certain materials like aluminum, glass, plastic containers, cardboard, and paper is allowed under specific conditions. For example, containers that have never held dairy products and have been kept separate from garbage may be recycled, while those in contact with dairy products or mixed with food waste must be incinerated or sterilized.
What steps are taken to ensure that spills involving regulated garbage do not lead to contamination?
-In the event of a spill, the area must be immediately contained, cleaned with an EPA-approved disinfectant, and thoroughly rinsed. The spill must be documented in a spill log and reported to local DHS Customs and Border Protection or USDA Plant Protection and Quarantine office for follow-up inspection.
What are the transportation requirements for moving regulated garbage from the point of collection to the processing facility?
-Regulated garbage must be transported in leak-proof containers within vehicles approved for this purpose. The route should be as direct as possible, preferably through developed areas to minimize the risk of spreading agricultural threats.
What methods are used to dispose of regulated garbage after it has been removed from planes or ships?
-Regulated garbage can be disposed of through sterilization, incineration, or other approved methods. Sterilizers use high temperature and pressure, while incineration reduces all biological material to ash, which can be disposed of separately.
How can individuals and companies support Homeland Security efforts in relation to agricultural threats?
-Individuals and companies can support Homeland Security by consistently following USDA regulations and procedures for handling and disposing of regulated garbage, ensuring that even the smallest threats do not harm the country's agriculture and environment.
Outlines
🛃 Homeland Security and Agricultural Protection
The first paragraph introduces the critical role of Homeland Security in protecting the United States from threats, including tiny foreign insects and microorganisms that could harm the nation's agriculture, environment, and economy. It highlights the importance of collecting, isolating, and disposing of foreign garbage, which is a task performed by thousands of dedicated individuals and private companies in partnership with the USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service and US Customs and Border Protection. The paragraph emphasizes the need for vigilance, consistent procedures, and the right equipment to prevent the entry of foreign pests and diseases.
🧼 Regulated Garbage Handling and Recycling Procedures
The second paragraph delves into the specific procedures for handling and recycling regulated garbage in the aviation and maritime industries. It describes the responsibilities of catering crews, cleaners, and other contractors in removing and isolating waste materials that could harbor pests. The paragraph outlines the importance of proper sealing, storage, and disposal methods, including sterilization or incineration, as well as the recycling of certain materials like aluminum, glass, and specific types of cardboard and paper. It also addresses the need for preparedness in dealing with spills and accidents, ensuring that no harmful organisms escape into the environment.
🚚 Transporting Regulated Garbage with Caution
This paragraph focuses on the transportation of regulated garbage, detailing the requirements for overland hauling, including the use of leak-proof containers and vehicles approved for this purpose. It discusses the preferred routes that avoid rural areas to minimize agricultural threats and the need for preparedness in case of spills or accidents. The paragraph also covers the procedures for offloading at treatment facilities and the responsibility of haulers to clean and disinfect containers after use. It underscores the importance of proper documentation and reporting to relevant authorities to prevent environmental contamination.
🔥 Sterilization, Incineration, and Disposal of Regulated Garbage
The final paragraph discusses the various methods for treating regulated garbage to eliminate biohazards, including sterilization, cooking, and incineration. It explains the processes and requirements for each method, such as maintaining a minimum temperature for a specified duration to ensure the destruction of microorganisms and pests. The paragraph also touches on the record-keeping aspect of these treatments and the disposal options, such as landfills or energy production from waste. It concludes by emphasizing the role of compliance agreement holders and their employees in contributing to homeland security by following regulations and procedures diligently.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Homeland Security
💡Regulated Garbage
💡Agricultural Threats
💡USDA
💡APHIS
💡Compliance Agreement Holders
💡Sterilization
💡Incineration
💡Spill
💡Disinfectants
💡Environmental Contamination
Highlights
Homeland Security employs thousands of dedicated individuals and companies to protect the US from potential threats.
Tiny foreign insects and microorganisms pose a significant threat to US agriculture, environment, and economy if they were to enter the country.
Collecting, isolating, and disposing of foreign garbage is a critical job requiring vigilance and adherence to strict procedures.
The USDA has been developing and enforcing agricultural regulations for over 100 years to prevent harmful entry.
The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) works in partnership with US Customs and Border Protection to enforce agricultural regulations.
Private firms, known as compliance agreement holders, are responsible for the day-to-day application of regulations to protect America.
Regulations are specific and cover every aspect of handling and disposing of potentially hazardous garbage.
A single lapse in procedure can lead to severe consequences, including job loss, fines, and legal prosecution.
Compliance agreement holders and their employees demonstrate the application of regulations through their daily jobs.
Caterers, cleaners, truckers, and processors each have specific roles in handling and disposing of regulated garbage.
Recycling procedures for aluminum, glass, plastic containers, cardboard, and paper are outlined in APHIS policies.
Spills and accidents must be contained and cleaned with EPA-approved disinfectants, followed by proper documentation and reporting.
Transporting regulated garbage requires the use of leak-proof containers and vehicles approved for this purpose.
Sterilization or incineration of all international catering equipment and regulated garbage is mandatory to eliminate biohazards.
Different disposal methods, such as sterilizers, cookers, and incinerators, are used to treat regulated garbage.
Incineration not only eliminates pests and diseases but also reduces the load on landfills.
Compliance with APHIS regulations is crucial for the nation's first line of defense against agricultural threats.
For more information, the public can visit USDA and CBP websites or contact local USDA PPQ or DHS CBP offices.
Transcripts
what the United States this is the face
of Homeland Security that Americans know
well day after day thousands of
dedicated and and women doing what needs
to be done to protect our country
against those who would harm us this too
is the face of Homeland Security
thousands of hard-working people
employed by hundreds of private
companies every day providing essential
services to the transportation industry
and a wall of protection against some
very dangerous enemies these enemies are
tiny some too tiny to see they are
foreign insects and microorganisms and
they're concealed in the leftover food
food packaging dirty dishes rejected
cargo and discarded carry-on items left
aboard the thousands of ships and planes
arrived in this country every day
despite their small sides these invaders
pose a huge threat if allowed to enter
our country they could easily infest
crops and livestock spread quickly and
inflict widespread damage on our
nation's agriculture environment and
economy
this makes collecting isolating and
disposing of foreign garbage a critical
job it's a job that requires vigilance
consistent procedures the right
equipment
and a daily commitment for making sure
that foreign pests and diseases get no
free ride into the United States many
pests and diseases that plague
agriculture and other parts of the world
are virtually unknown here in the United
States this is not the result of good
luck but of a lot of hard work on the
part of both government and private
companies for more than 100 years the US
Department of Agriculture has been
developing and enforcing agricultural
regulations to prevent harmful insects
and microorganisms from entering the
country today
avis USDA's Animal and Plant Health
Inspection Service heads this effort in
partnership with US Customs and Border
Protection an agency of the Department
of Homeland Security but much of the
day-to-day work of applying those
regulations to protect America lies with
hundreds of private firms compliance
agreement holders who have committed to
disposing of what is known as regulated
garbage in strict accordance with USDA
regulations the regulations are specific
and cover every aspect of handling and
disposing of potentially hazardous
garbage yet the responsibilities
involved are handled in different ways
in different settings at large airports
and seaports for example the various
tasks are often divided among
contractors caterers are responsible for
removing all regulated garbage from
galleys cleaners are responsible for
cabins and cargo areas truckers or water
taxis do the hauling processors do the
sterilization or incineration yet there
are endless variations on this
arrangement some caterers do their own
sterilization
some processors offer hauling services
and at many private ports and airports
fixed base operators FBOs handle
everything from collecting garbage to
rendering it harmless regardless of the
role you or your company plays your
objective is the same strictly follow
all regulations and procedures all the
time a single lapse such as failing to
properly seal a garbage container or
failing to adequately clean up a spill
can cost you your job cost your company
a fine of up to $250,000 and even
resulting prosecution and jail time the
best way to understand the regulations
and procedures involved is to see how
experienced compliance agreement holders
and their employees do their jobs this
international flight has just arrived
passengers of crew have deplane and the
catering crew is coming aboard to clear
the gallery in accordance with
regulations they remove all equipment
containing leftover food unused meals
dishes and utensils food wrappings even
flowers it can easily harbor pests and
before removing anything from the plane
they close and securely latch all
portable food storage containers and
seal everything stripped from the galley
in leak-proof containers that are
clearly designated as containing
regulated garbage their objective is to
ensure that all regulated garbage is
completely isolated from the environment
meanwhile the crew responsible for
cleaning the passenger cabin has started
work they remove all food and items that
have been in contact with food has
regulated garbage often cleaners will
give any regulated garbage to the
caterers to handle since caterers
specialize in handling food and
food-related wastes in this case the
caterers have finished their work before
the cleaners
so under their own compliance agreement
the cleaners bagged their regulated
garbage
and dispose of it according to approved
procedures recycling is important
economically and environmentally and
Avis policies list specific procedures
for recycling aluminum glass and plastic
containers as well as cardboard and
paper only containers that have never
held dairy products and have been kept
separate from garbage may be recycled
containers that have been in contact
with dairy products or commingled with
food waste must be incinerated or
sterilized cardboard and paper must be
clean free of any animal material and
kept separate from food waste meat
containers may not be recycled all
cardboard and paper for recycling must
be bailed for ships the procedures for
handling regulated garbage follow the
same rules all regulated material is
sealed in 4 mil bags or clearly labeled
leak-proof containers which are stored
prior to removal in a secured easily
identified area within the ship's rails
offloading hazardous garbage must be
done carefully to avoid damaging the
bags or containers and exposing the
garbage to the environment onshore the
refuse is placed in a secured dumpster
clearly labeled as approved by USDA for
transport of regulated garbage in
addition to passenger areas cargo areas
aboard both planes and ships also
require cleaning this may involve
removing and destroying shipments of
plant material that cannot pass
agricultural inspection in cases where
animals have been transported cleaning
personnel must follow regulations for
collecting and isolating bedding and
animal waste and disinfecting surfaces
to ensure that all harmful
microorganisms are destroyed
disinfecting is also essential in
dealing with spills no matter how
careful people are accidents do happen
the important thing is to make sure that
an accident does not allow pests or
microorganisms to escape into the
environment always be prepared to deal
with spills
have on hand plenty of regulation wait
plastic bags usda-approved disinfectants
and all the tools you need to do a
thorough cleanup including whatever
personal protection equipment such as
gloves masks and eye protection are
required by your company and OSHA and
EPA regulations always follow the
disinfectant manufacturer's material
data safety sheet requirements the first
priority is to contain the spill if a
bag has torn seal it in a second bag if
a cover has come loose secure it bag any
spilled garbage cleaned and then
disinfect the spill area with the proper
solution of an approved disinfectant
rinse the area thoroughly to remove the
disinfectant then and this is especially
important document the spill in your
spill log and report it to your local
DHS Customs and Border Protection or
USDA plant protection and quarantine
office this allows qualified personnel
to make a follow-up inspection to assure
that there is no potential for
contamination your spill log must be
kept for 3 years from the date of the
spill
once regulated garbage is removed from a
plane or ship it has to be transported
safely to where it can be sterilized or
incinerated for catering companies that
have in-house sterilization facilities
this can mean hauling it just a short
distance but many ports and airports
contract with independent processing
facilities and rely on hauling companies
to move regulated garbage
sometimes considerable distances by land
or water no matter how far the garbage
must travel it must be transported in
leak-proof containers and in vehicles
approved for this purpose
Overland hauling has specific
requirements only trucks with enclosed
beds may haul regulated garbage no open
or tarp covered trucks qualify the route
between the pickup point and the
processing facility should be as direct
as possible and because rural areas with
their crops and livestock are especially
susceptible to agricultural threats a
route through developed areas is better
than one through the countryside
if restricted garbage must be hauled
through rural areas it must be sealed in
containers that are rigid as well as
covered and leak proof otherwise it must
be enclosed in four mill bags in closed
containers for routes through urban
areas compactors and dumpsters can both
provide adequate containment as long as
they are used exclusively for regulated
garbage and their lids and hydraulic
mechanisms form a satisfactory seal in
all cases containers use to haul
regulated garbage must be clearly
labeled international or regulated
garbage or have other approved
identification always be prepared for
the unexpected carry sufficient bags
tools and approved disinfectants to deal
with spills know how to safely clean up
and disinfect spill areas and remember
to report to your CBP office not only
spills but also any traffic accidents or
truck breakdowns all such incidents
require a follow up to make sure that no
environmental contamination results at
the garbage treatment site the driver or
water taxi operator must notify plant
personnel that the load being delivered
is regulated garbage and must follow
their directions as to where to offload
once clear of the facility it's the
haulers responsibility to wash and
disinfect whatever containers were used
as directed by the local CBP office all
regulated materials removed from an
international flight must be sterilized
or incinerated
this means sanitizing all catering
equipment from stowage containers and
food preparation utensils to dishes and
it means sterilizing or incinerating all
regulated garbage and plant and animal
materials some companies and facilities
that service both international and
domestic carriers treat all incoming
equipment and refuse the same way they
sanitize all equipment and food service
items and treat all garbage as regulated
this eliminates the need for maintaining
separate areas of following separate
procedures it also avoids errors and
possible cross-contamination
however treating everything as regulated
can be costly so many companies keep
international catering equipment and
regulated garbage separate and treat
them differently if this is the case
with your company the most important
rule is to isolate all international
equipment and refuse in their own secure
area the area should be clearly
identified as containing only regulated
material and posters specifying the
procedures for its proper handling
should be present all international
catering equipment should be labeled as
such and all regulated garbage must be
stored in clearly marked covered bins or
containers these containers must be used
only to store and move regulated garbage
any domestic garbage placed in them even
temporarily must be treated as regulated
to prevent contamination garbage cleaned
from the dishes and equipment from an
international flight must be treated as
regulated this means either grinding it
in a garbage disposal that feeds into an
approved sewage system or scraping it
into approved bags or trash containers
which are then stored in the regulated
garbage area when a spill happens inside
a facility the required procedure is the
same as for a spill outside reback the
garb
clean the affected area with an
epa-approved disinfectant then flush
away the disinfectant and any remaining
debris reusable equipment such as dishes
silverware trays and containers are
washed and sanitized using hot water and
detergent once cleaned they should be
moved to the food preparation area to
avoid any possibility of recontamination
when it comes to disposing of regulated
garbage there are several options this
caterer has an in-house sterilizer a
sterilizer uses a combination of high
temperature and high pressure to destroy
microorganisms and pests for each load
of garbage processed the time and
temperature of the treatment is recorded
the internal temperature at the center
of each load must be maintained at a
minimum of 212 degrees Fahrenheit the
temperature of boiling water
for at least 30 minutes all records
related to handling and processing
foreign garbage should be kept for at
least one year after treatment the
garbage is no longer considered
regulated and can be disposed of in a
landfill cookers are essentially large
pots used to heat treat regulated
garbage unlike sterilizers cookers are
not pressurized they rely on heat alone
again
212 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 minutes or
more to eliminate bio hazards properly
cooked garbage also can be disposed of
in landfills
the most common disposal method is
incineration by regulation all that can
remain after incineration are ash glass
and metals which can be retrieved and
disposed of separately because
incineration reduces all biological
material garbage to ash it not only
eliminates pests and diseases but also
minimizes the load on landfills the
steriliser cooker and incinerator we've
seen are operated on-site by companies
who provide catering and cleaning
services but there are other options
many companies offer off-site
sterilization and incineration services
and caterers and cleaning
bunnies send their regulated garbage to
them for processing these are usually
large scale facilities and because they
receive potentially hazardous materials
in large volume and from many sources
their operations are regulated by
specific rules and procedures
incineration and sterilization companies
must certify that regulated garbage will
be treated quickly upon delivery each
delivery must be weighed and its source
recorded then it must be unloaded
immediately either into the incinerator
or the incinerator pit for temporary
storage in some areas regulated garbage
is incinerated to produce energy waste
energy facilities like this one urn
refuse of all types to turn into
electricity when handling regulated
garbage they must conform to the same
APIs regulations as other compliant
incinerator operations although
expensive to build plants like this are
very efficient and will likely become
more common as space in landfills
dwindles and the country's energy needs
increase we are all asked to remain
alert to threats against our country and
to do our part to support the
government's security efforts but few
Americans have the opportunity every day
to make a real and important
contribution to homeland security
compliance agreement holders and their
employees do your commitment to
consistently following APIs regulations
and procedures is our nation's first
line of defense against agricultural
threats and our best assurance that even
the tiniest enemies get no free ride for
more information please visit these USDA
and CBP websites or contact your local
USDA ppq or DHS CBP office
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