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Genetically Modified Organisms (Deliberate Release) Regulations 2002
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PART V Information on monitoring, control, waste treatment and emergency response plans
Monitoring techniques
73. Methods for tracing the organisms and for monitoring their effects.
74. Specificity (to identify the organisms, and to distinguish them from the donor, recipient or, where appropriate, the parental organisms), sensitivity and reliability of the monitoring techniques.
75. Techniques for detecting transfer of the donated genetic material to other organisms.
76. Duration and frequency of the monitoring.
Control of the release
77. Methods and procedures to avoid and/or minimise the spread of the organisms beyond the site of release or the designated area for use.
78. Methods and procedures to protect the site from intrusion by unauthorised individuals.
79. Methods and procedures to prevent other organisms from entering the site.
Waste treatment
80. Type of waste generated.
81. Expected amount of waste.
82. Description of treatment envisaged.
Emergency response plans
83. Methods and procedures for controlling the organisms in case of unexpected spread.
84. Methods, such as eradication of the organisms, for decontamination of the areas affected.
85. Methods for disposal or sanitation of plants, animals, soils, and any other thing exposed during or after the spread.
86. Methods for the isolation of the areas affected by the spread.
87. Plans for protecting human health and the environment in case of the occurrence of an undesirable effect.
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