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(A) The points of origin and destination are indicated on a waybill accompanying the regulated article; and (B) The regulated article is moved through the quarantined area without stopping, or has been stored, packed, or handled at locations approved by an inspector as not posing a risk of infestation by Asian longhorned beetle; and (C) The article has not been combined or commingled with other articles so as to lose its individual identity. (b) When an inspector has probable cause to believe a person or means of conveyance is moving a regulated article interstate, the inspector is authorized to stop the person or means of conveyance to determine whether a regulated article is present and to inspect the regulated article. Articles found to be infected by an inspector, and articles not in compliance with the regulations in this subpart, may be seized,quarantined,treated,subjected to other remedial measures,destroyed,or otherwise disposed of. §301.51-5 Issuance and cancellation of certificates and limited permits. (a) An inspector' or person operating under a compliance agreement will issue a certificate for the interstate movement of a regulated article if he or she determines that the regulated article: 'Inspectors are assigned to local offices of APHIS, which are listed in local telephone directories. Information concerning such local offices may also be obtained from the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Plant Protection and Quarantine, Domestic and Emergency Operations, 4700 River Road Unit 134,Riverdale,Maryland 20737-1236. (1)(i) Is apparently free of Asian longhorned beetle in any stage of development, based on inspection of the regulated article; or (ii) Has been grown, produced, manufactured, stored, or handled in such a manner that, in the judgment of the inspector, the regulated article does not present a risk of spreading Asian longhorned beetle; and (2) Is to be moved in compliance with any additional conditions deemed necessary under section 414 of the Plant Protection Act (7 U.S.C. 7714)to prevent the artificial spread of the Asian longhorned beetle; and 2 A inspector may hold, seize, quarantine, treat, apply other remedial measures to, destory, or otherwise dispose of plants,plant pests,or other articles in accordance with sections 414,421,and 434 of the Plant Protection Act(7 U.S.C. 7714,7731,and 7754). (3) Is eligible for unrestricted movement under all other Federal domestic plant quarantines and regulations applicable to the regulated articles. (b) An inspector or a person operating under a compliance agreement will issue a limited permit for the interstate movement of a regulated article not eligible for a certificate if he or she determines that the regulated article: (1) Is to be moved interstate to a specified destination for specific processing, handling, or utilization (the destination and other conditions to be listed on the limited permit), and this interstate movement will not result in the spread of Asian longhorned beetle because Asian longhorned beetle will be destroyed by the specific processing,handling,or utilization; and (2) It is to be moved in compliance with any additional conditions that the Administrator may impose under section 414 of the Plant Protection Act(7 U.S.C. 7714) in order to prevent the spread of the Asian longhorned beetle; and (3) Is eligible for unrestricted movement under all other Federal domestic plant quarantines and regulations applicable to the regulated article. (c) An inspector shall issue blank certificates and limited permits to a person operating under a compliance agreement in accordance with §301.51-6 or authorize reproduction of the certificates or limited permits on shipping containers, or both, as requested by the person operating under the compliance agreement. These certificates and limited permits may then be completed and used, as