PANEL MEMBERS

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PANEL MEMBERS

• Terry H. Conger
• State Epidemiologist
• Livestock, Poultry and Aquatic Animal
• Texas Animal Health Commission
• Austin, Texas
• Frank Solis
• Chief Inspector
• U. S. Fish Wildlife Division of Law
  Enforcement
• El Paso, Texas
• Pam Whaley
• Texas Natural Resource Conservation
  Commission
• Small Business Assistance Program
• El Paso, Texas
• Rogelio Lozano
• Training Officer
• USDA - Plant Protective Center
• El Paso, Texas
• Jack Stallings
• Rural Agribusiness Development Specialist

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• This collection of experts represents a very
  unique opportunity for the leather community.
  Though often seen as adversaries, this group and
  the regulatory bodies they represent, are here to
  serve and help.

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• Overall comments
• Need general, business, safety and
• industry education through brochures, videos and
  trade magazines.
• Need partnerships (non-profits
• academics industry government).
• CITES export permit standard form.

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• Texas Parks Wildlife issues tags for animals
  transported across state borders for commercial
  purposes poor retention during processing must be
  returned to TPW.

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• USFW export license application is 50 for 1
  year and designated port exception permit is 25
  for 2 years.
• Should have declaration invoice, U. S. Customs
  export license and Mexican import license with a
  48-hour notice.
• Should work with U. S. and Mexican Customs
  brokers.
• National Poultry Improvement Program (NPIP)
  offers value added for their clients.

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• Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
  (TNRCC)
• Addresses environmental issues, especially as
  they pertain to community and worker safety and
  quality of life.
• Regulations are published (a matter of public
  record) and available to everyone.
• TNRCC has staff to assist businesses with plant
  design and construction. The Small Business
  Assistance Program is able and eager to work with
  entrepreneurs and plant managers alike to ensure
  compliance with regulations. Give us a call.