10.—(1) The decision to undertake a vaccination programme shall be given in writing.
(2) The decision shall contain the following information about the vaccination programme—
(a)whether it is a programme of suppressive or of protective vaccination;
(b)the place or geographical area where it is to be undertaken;
(c)specification of the animal required to be vaccinated (including its species and age);
(d)the intended duration of the programme;
(e)notification of the prohibition on movement of animals and animal products in regulation 12(2);
(f)the form of the eartag to be affixed and records to be made under regulation 17;
(g)the person who will carry out the programme;
(h)such other information (if any) as the Department considers necessary to inform those who may be affected by the vaccination programme.
(3) Any decision of the Department which results in a change to the information in sub-paragraph (2) shall also be given in writing.
(4) The Department shall take such steps as it considers fit to bring a decision referred to in paragraph (1) or (3) to the attention of those who may be affected by it.
