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  • Caravetta, G. John - State Plant Regulatory Official (602-542-0996)
  • Serves on the National Plant Board, oversees state level pest detection and regulatory activities and coordinates survey activities between government agencies, public and private sector organizations. Also coordinates the state's initial emergency response if an exotic pest is detected.

  • Vacant, - State Survey Coordinator (602-542-0950)
  • Coordinates annual survey planning, execution and reporting as well as community outreach activities.

  • Levitt, Jerry - State Plant Health Director (602-431-8930)
  • Directs federal APHIS-PPQ pest detection and regulatory activities in cooperation with state officials, and coordinate the initial PPQ emergency response if an exotic pest is detected in the state.

  • Stowell, Vivian - Pest Survey Specialist (602-431-8930 ext-222)
  • Provides technical support to the SSC in planning, executing and reporting annual surveys and coordinates pest detection activities with neighboring states.

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