3.1.1. To provide auditing, monitoring, oversight and planning services of the Program by the APHIS Area Director or other designated APHIS Staff and on-site monitoring of the Irradiation treatment by the APHIS Officer. 3.1.2. To provide recommendations and operational guidance. 3.1.3. To verify that the responsibilities of all participants with regard to technical and financial commitments have been properly executed. 3.1.4. To conduct, in cooperation with the NPPO of the exporting country, the sampling, cutting and inspection of the article at a facility approved by the APHIS Area Director or his/her designee prior to treatment to confirm that the lot is free from non-target quarantine pests and meet the requirements for the target pests listed in the addendum/addenda. Actions upon finding quarantine pests are provided in the addendum/addenda. 3.1.5. To assist the NPPO in providing training to their inspectors in carrying out their duties.