### Question
What is the definition of early plant pest detection and surveillance?


### Answer
The definition of **early plant pest detection and surveillance** is as follows in *7 U.S.C. § 7721*:

> the full range of activities undertaken to find newly introduced plant pests, whether the plant pests are new to the United States or new to certain areas of the United States, before—


(A) the plant pests become established

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 7721*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 104-PLANT PROTECTION > SUBCHAPTER I-PLANT PROTECTION**

