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Council Regulation (EC) No 708/2007 of 11 June 2007 concerning use of alien and locally absent species in aquaculture

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  1. Introductory Text

  2. CHAPTER I SUBJECT MATTER, SCOPE AND DEFINITIONS

    1. Article 1.Subject matter

    2. Article 2.Scope

    3. Article 3.Definitions

  3. CHAPTER II GENERAL OBLIGATIONS OF THE MEMBER STATES

    1. Article 4.Measures for avoiding adverse effects

    2. Article 5.Decision making and advisory bodies

  4. CHAPTER III PERMITS

    1. Article 6.Application for a permit

    2. Article 7.Type of proposed movement

    3. Article 8.Routine movement

    4. Article 9.Non-routine movement

    5. Article 10.Decision period

    6. Article 11.Movements affecting neighbouring Member States

    7. Article 12.Withdrawal of permit

  5. CHAPTER IV CONDITIONS FOR INTRODUCTION AFTER ISSUE OF A PERMIT

    1. Article 13.Compliance with other Union provisions

    2. Article 14. Release into aquaculture facilities in the case of routine introductions

    3. Article 15.Release into open aquaculture facilities in case of non-routine introductions

    4. Article 16.Pilot release into open aquaculture facilities

    5. Article 17.Contingency plans

    6. Article 18.Monitoring

  6. CHAPTER V CONDITIONS FOR TRANSLOCATIONS AFTER ISSUE OF A PERMIT

    1. Article 19.Compliance with other Union provisions

    2. Article 20.Non-routine translocation into open aquaculture facilities

    3. Article 21.Quarantine

    4. Article 22.Monitoring following translocation

  7. CHAPTER VI REGISTER

    1. Article 23.Register

  8. CHAPTER VII FINAL PROVISIONS

    1. Article 24.Amendments of Annexes and detailed rules

    2. Article 24a.Exercise of the delegation

    3. Article 24b.Revocation of the delegation

    4. Article 24c.Objections to delegated acts

    5. Article 24d.Regulations: devolved legislative function

    6. Article 24e.Regulations: consent required

    7. Article 25.Entry into force

  9. Signature

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      ANNEX I

      APPLICATION

      1. Wherever possible, information is to be supported with references from...

      2. For the purpose of this Annex when an application refers...

      3. A. Executive summary

      4. B. Introduction

        1. (1) Name (common and scientific) of the organism proposed for introduction...

        2. (2) Describe the characteristics, including distinguishing characteristics, of the organism. Include...

        3. (3) Describe the history in aquaculture, enhancement or other introductions (if...

        4. (4) Describe the objectives and rationale for the proposed introduction, including...

        5. (5) What alternate strategies have been considered in order to meet...

        6. (6) What is the geographic area of the proposed introduction? Describe...

        7. (7) Describe the numbers of organisms it is proposed to introduce...

        8. (8) Describe the source(s) of the stock (facility) and genetic stock...

      5. C. Life history information of the species to be introduced —...

        1. (1) Describe the native range and range changes due to introductions....

        2. (2) Does the stock from which the introduction/translocation will be made...

        3. (3) What is the distribution of such non-target species within the...

        4. (4) Record where the species was introduced previously and describe the...

        5. (5) What factors limit the species in its native range.

        6. (6) Describe the physiological tolerances (water quality, temperature, oxygen, and salinity)...

        7. (7) Describe the habitat preferences and tolerances for each life-history stage....

        8. (8) Describe the reproductive biology.

        9. (9) Describe the migratory behaviour.

        10. (10) Describe the food preferences for each life-history stage.

        11. (11) Describe the growth rate and lifespan (also in the area...

        12. (12) What is the age or age-range of the species concerned?...

        13. (13) Describe the behavioural traits (social, territorial, aggressive).

      6. D. Interaction with native species

        1. (1) What is the potential for survival and establishment of the...

        2. (2) What habitat(s) will the introduced species be likely to occupy...

        3. (3) With which native species will there be a niche overlap?...

        4. (4) What will the introduced organism eat in the receiving environment?...

        5. (5) Will this predation cause any adverse impacts on the receiving...

        6. (6) Will the introduced organisms survive and successfully reproduce in the...

        7. (7) Will the introduced organisms hybridise with native species? Is local...

        8. (8) Are there any potential impacts on habitat or water quality...

      7. E. Receiving environment and contiguous waters

        1. (1) Provide physical information on the receiving environment and contiguous waterbodies...

        2. (2) List species composition (major aquatic vertebrates, invertebrates and plants) of...

        3. (3) Provide information on habitat in the area of introduction, including...

        4. (4) Describe the natural or man-made barriers that should prevent the...

      8. F. Monitoring

      9. G. Management plan

        1. (1) Describe the management plan for the proposed introduction. This should...

        2. (2) Describe the chemical, biophysical and management measures being taken to...

        3. (3) Describe contingency plans in the event of an unintentional, accidental...

        4. (4) If this proposal is intended to create a fishery, give...

      10. H. Business data

        1. (1) Provide the name of the owner and/or company, the aquaculture...

        2. (2) Provide an indication as to the economic viability of the...

      11. I. References

        1. (1) Provide a detailed bibliography of all references cited in the...

        2. (2) Provide a list of names, including addresses, of scientific authorities...

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      ANNEX II

      PROCEDURES AND MINIMUM ELEMENTS TO BE ADDRESSED IN AN ENVIRONMENTAL RISK ASSESSMENT AS FORESEEN UNDER ARTICLE 9

      1. To evaluate risks associated with the introduction or translocation of...

      2. The process addresses the major environmental components. It provides a...

      3. During the review process, emphasis is not on the ratings...

      4. For the purpose of this Annex, where an application refers...

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        PART 1 ECOLOGICAL AND GENETIC RISK ASSESSMENT PROCESS

        1. Step 1 Likelihood of establishment and spreading beyond the intended area of...

        2. Step 2 Consequences of establishment and spreading

        3. Step 3 Risk potential associated to the alien and locally absent species...

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        PART 2 NON-TARGET SPECIES ASSESSMENT PROCESS

        1. Step 1 Likelihood of establishment and spreading of non-target species beyond the...

        2. Step 2 Consequences of non-target species establishment and spreading

        3. Step 3 Risk potential associated with non-target species

      7. PART 3 OVERALL ENVIRONMENTAL RISK ASSESSMENT — SUMMARY REPORT

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      ANNEX III

      QUARANTINE

      1. Quarantine is the means by which live animals or plants...

      2. It is necessary to keep alien or locally absent species...

      3. Operators are to run quarantine facilities in accordance with the...

      4. For the purpose of this Annex where an application refers...

      5. Effluent and waste disposal

      6. Physical separation

      7. Personnel

      8. Equipment

      9. Mortalities and disposal

      10. Inspection and testing

      11. Duration

      12. Record keeping

      13. Disinfection

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      ANNEX IV

      List of species foreseen by Article 2(5)

      1. PART A — General

      2. PART B — French overseas departments

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