Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1715Show full title

ANNEX I Content of notifications referred to in Article 32

1. General information

1.1. Title — enter the scientific name of the pest concerned, as referred to in points (a) and (b) of the first paragraph of Article 11, Article 29(1), Article 30(1) and Article 33(1) of Regulation (EU) 2016/2031, the location and whether it is first presence or not. The scientific name must be one of the following:

(1)

the scientific name of the pest, including as appropriate the pathovar; or,

(2)

if point (1) is not applicable, the scientific name approved by an international organisation, including the pathovar, and the name of that organisation; or,

(3)

if neither point (1) nor point (2) is applicable, the scientific name from the most reliable source of information, with reference to that source.

You may submit explanatory notes.

1.2. Executive summary — a summary of the information in points 3 to 7.

1.3. Enter one of the following:

(1)

partial notification in accordance with Article 32(1) and (2);

(2)

notification in accordance with Article 32(3);

(3)

update of notification in accordance with Article 32(4);

(4)

closing note on the termination of measures and the reason for the termination.

2. Single authority and persons responsible

2.1. Name of the single authority submitting the notification — enter the words ‘Notification from’, followed by the name of the single authority and its Member State.

2.2. Official contact at the single authority — enter the name, telephone number and email address of the person named by the single authority as official contact for the notification. Where more than one person is named, give the reasons.

3. Location of presence of the pest

3.1. Indicate, as precisely as possible, the location of the presence of the pest, with reference at least to an administrative region (e.g. municipality, city, province).

3.2. Attach one or more maps of the location.

4. Reason for notification, pest status of area and Member State concerned

4.1. Enter one of the following:

(1)

first confirmed or suspected presence of the pest in the territory of the Member State concerned;

(2)

confirmed or suspected presence of the pest in part of the territory of the Member State concerned, in which its presence was previously unknown. (Where applicable, indicate that the pest appeared in a part of the territory in which it had been previously present but was eradicated).

4.2. Pest status of the area(1) in which the pest has been found, after official confirmation — enter, with an explanatory note, one or more of the following:

(1)

present in all parts of the area;

(2)

present only in specific parts of the area;

(3)

present in specific parts of the area where host plants are not grown;

(4)

present: under eradication;

(5)

present: under containment;

(6)

present: at low prevalence;

(7)

absent: pest found but eradicated;

(8)

absent: pest found but no longer present for reasons other than eradication;

(9)

transient (the presence of the pest is not expected to lead to establishment): non-actionable;

(10)

transient: actionable, under surveillance;

(11)

transient: actionable, under eradication;

(12)

other.

4.3. Pest status in the Member State concerned before the official confirmation of the presence, or suspected presence, of the pest — enter with an explanatory note, one or more of the following:

(1)

present in all parts of the Member State;

(2)

present only in some parts of the Member State;

(3)

present in specific parts of the Member State, where host crop(s) are not grown;

(4)

present: seasonally;

(5)

present: under eradication;

(6)

present: under containment (where eradication is impossible);

(7)

present: at low prevalence;

(8)

absent: no pest records;

(9)

absent: pest eradicated;

(10)

absent: pest no longer present for reasons other than eradication;

(11)

absent: pest records invalid;

(12)

absent: pest records unreliable;

(13)

absent: intercepted only;

(14)

transient: non-actionable;

(15)

transient: actionable, under surveillance;

(16)

transient: actionable, under eradication;

(17)

other.

4.4. Pest status in the Member State concerned after the official confirmation of the presence of the pest — enter, with an explanatory note, one or more of the following:

(1)

present in all parts of the Member State;

(2)

present only in some parts of the Member State;

(3)

present in specific parts of the Member State where host crop(s) are not grown;

(4)

present: seasonally;

(5)

present: under eradication;

(6)

present: under containment (where eradication is impossible);

(7)

present: at low prevalence;

(8)

absent: pest eradicated;

(9)

absent: pest no longer present for reasons other than eradication;

(10)

absent: pest records invalid;

(11)

absent: pest records unreliable;

(12)

absent: intercepted only;

(13)

transient: non-actionable;

(14)

transient: actionable, under surveillance;

(15)

transient: actionable, under eradication;

(16)

other.

5. Finding, sampling, testing and confirmation of the pest

5.1. How the presence of the pest was found or the suspicion of the presence arose — enter one of the following:

(1)

pest-related official survey;

(2)

survey relating to an existing or eradicated outbreak of a pest;

(3)

phytosanitary inspections of any type;

(4)

trace back and forward inspection relating to the specific presence of the pest;

(5)

official inspection for other than phytosanitary purposes;

(6)

information submitted by professional operators, laboratories or others;

(7)

scientific information;

(8)

other.

You may make further comments in the form of free text or attached documents.

If you enter option (8), indicate a specification.

For inspections, indicate the date(s), the description of the method (including details of visual or other checks), briefly describe the site of the inspection and the findings, and provide picture(s).

If you enter option (3) or (4), indicate the date of inspection(s) and describe the method of inspection (including details of visual or other checks). You may briefly describe the site of the inspection and the findings, and provide picture(s).

5.2. Date of finding — enter the date on which the responsible official body established the presence of the pest, began to suspect it or was first informed of its finding. If the pest was found by a person other than the responsible official body, enter the date on which it was found and on which that person informed the responsible official body.

5.3. Sampling for laboratory analysis — where applicable, provide information on the sampling procedure for laboratory analysis, including date, method and sample size. You may attach pictures.

5.4. Laboratory — where applicable, enter the name and the address of the laboratory(ies) involved in identifying the pest.

5.5. Diagnostic method — enter one of the following:

(1)

according to peer reviewed protocol — (provide a clear reference to the protocol and, where appropriate, any deviation from it).

(2)

other (specify the method).

5.6. Date of official confirmation of the identity of the pest.

6. Information on the infested area and the severity and source of the outbreak

6.1. Size and delimitation of the infested area — enter one or more of the following (you may give approximate figures, but explain why it is not possible to be precise):

(1)

infested surface (m², ha, km²);

(2)

number of infested plants (pieces);

(3)

volume of infested plant products (tons, m³);

(4)

GPS key coordinates or other specific description (e.g. Eurostat territorial units (NUTS), geographical codes (Geocodes), aerial photos) delimitating the area.

6.2. Characteristics of the infested area and its vicinity — enter one or more of the following:

(1)

Open air — production area:

(1.1)

field (arable, pasture);

(1.2)

orchard/vineyard;

(1.3)

nursery;

(1.4)

forest.

(2)

Open air — other:

(2.1)

private garden;

(2.2)

public sites;

(2.3)

conservation area;

(2.4)

wild plants in areas other than conservation areas;

(2.5)

other (please specify).

(3)

physically closed conditions:

(3.1)

greenhouse;

(3.2)

other conservatories;

(3.3)

private site (other than greenhouse);

(3.4)

public site (other than greenhouse);

(3.5)

other (please specify).

For each option, indicate whether the infestation concerns one or more of the following:

• plants for planting;

• other plants;

• plant products; or

• other objects.

6.3. Host plants in the infested area and its vicinity — give the scientific name of host plants in that area, in accordance with point 6.4. You may provide additional information on the density of host plants, with reference to cultivation practices specific characteristic of the habitats, or on susceptible plant products produced in the area.

6.4. Infested plant(s), plant product(s) and other object(s) — give the scientific name of the infested host plant(s). You may indicate the variety and, for plant products, the type of the commodity, as appropriate.

6.5. Vectors present in the area — where applicable, enter one of the following:

(1)

the scientific name of the vectors at least at genus level; or,

(2)

if point (1) is not applicable, the scientific name approved by an international organisation and the name of that organisation(s); or,

(3)

if neither point (1) nor point (2) is applicable, the scientific name from the most reliable source of information, with reference to that source. You may provide additional information on the density of the vectors or characteristics of plants important for the vectors.

6.6. Severity of the outbreak — describe the current extent of infestation, symptoms and damage. Where appropriate, include forecasts as soon as they are available.

6.7. Source of the outbreak — indicate the confirmed pathway of the pest into the area or of the suspected pathway pending confirmation, as applicable. You may provide further information concerning the confirmed or potential origin of the pest.

7. Official phytosanitary measures

7.1. Adoption of official phytosanitary measures — enter one of the following options and provide explanatory notes:

(1)

official phytosanitary measures have been taken in the form of chemical, biological or physical treatment.

(2)

official phytosanitary measures, other than measures in the form of chemical, biological or physical treatment, have been taken.

(3)

official phytosanitary measures will be taken.

(4)

a decision on official phytosanitary measures is pending;

(5)

no official phytosanitary measures (explain why).

Where a demarcated area has been established, indicate under options (1), (2) and (3) whether the measures have been/will be taken in or outside that area.

7.2. Date of adoption of official phytosanitary measures (indicate the expected duration of any temporary measures).

7.3. Identification of the area covered by official phytosanitary measures — indicate the method used to identify the area covered by official phytosanitary measures. Provide the results of the surveys that have been carried out.

7.4. Objective of the official phytosanitary measures — enter one of the following options:

(1)

eradication;

(2)

containment (where eradication is impossible).

7.5. Measures affecting the movement of goods — enter one of the following options:

(1)

measures affect the import of goods into the Union or the movement of goods within the Union (please describe the measures);

(2)

measures do not affect the import of goods into the Union or the movement of goods within the Union.

7.6. Specific surveys — where surveys are carried out as part of official phytosanitary measures, describe their methodology, duration and scope.

8. Pest risk assessment

Enter one of the following:

(1)

Pest risk assessment is not required (for those pests referred to in points (a) and (b) of the first paragraph of Article 11, or subject to measures referred to in the second subparagraph of Article 30(1), of Regulation (EU) 2016/2031);

(2)

Pest risk assessment, or preliminary pest risk assessment, under development;

(3)

Preliminary pest risk assessment exists — outline the major findings, and attach the preliminary pest risk assessment or indicate where it can be found;

(4)

Pest risk assessment exists — outline the major findings, and attach the pest risk assessment or indicate where it can be found.

9. Add links to relevant websites and other sources of information.

10. Indicate whether some or all of the information under points 1.1 , 1.3 , 3.1 , 4.1 to 4.4 , 5.1 to 5.6 , 6.1 to 6.7 , 7.1 to 7.6 and 8 must be transmitted to the European and Mediterranean Plant Protection Organisation.

(1)

In line with the concept laid down in International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures, ISPM 8 (1998): Determination of pest status in an area. Rome, IPPC, FAO (https://www.ippc.int/sites/default/files/documents//1323945129_ISPM_08_1998_En_2011-11-29_Refor.pdf)