EXPERT GROUPS PROJECTS
Expert groups carry out the EC approved projects NAPPO Workplan. EG members are experts in different areas selected from all three NAPPO NPPOs and nominated by the AMC and EC. EG members will select and nominate a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson with the assistance of the AMC. The Chairperson is responsible to insure the EG work is conducted on a timely basis, to schedule conference calls with the assistance of the NAPPO Secretariat, and to write and/or edit conference call reports among others (Click here to learn more about the roles and responsibilities of the EG Chair and Co-Chairperson).
Asian Gypsy Moth
| PROJECT DESCRIPTION |
| Validate specific risk periods for regulated Asian Gypsy Moth (AGM) in countries of origin |
| EG | Conference call reports | Other Documents |
| Asian Gypsy Moth | CCRs |
BIOLOGICAL CONTROL
| PROJECT DESCRIPTION |
| Develop an online course to provide training on preparing a petition for the first release of an entomophagous biological control agent |
| EG | Conference call reports | Other Documents |
| Biological Control | CCRs | RSPM-12 training module |
INDUSTRY CONTACTS
ELECTRONIC PHYTOSANITARY CERTIFICATION
| PROJECT DESCRIPTION |
| Provide Assistance and Technical Support to the IPPC ePhyto Steering Group |
| EG | Conference call reports | Other Documents |
| eCert | CCRs |
INDUSTRY CONTACTS
| Country | Name | Organization | Telephone | |
| Canada | Brian Zak | Canada Wood | 604-536-3902 | |
| Canada | Chuck Dentelbeck | Canadian Lumber Standards Accreditation Board | 613-482-2480, ext. 302 |
| PROJECT DESCRIPTION |
| Forestry Systems Approach, RSPM 41: Develop a regional standard on the potential use of systems approaches to manage pest risks associated with the movement of wood |
| EG | Conference call reports | Other Documents |
| Forestry Systems Approach | CCRs |
ISPM 15
Forestry Systems Approach
INDUSTRY CONTACTS
NGO CONTACT
| Country | Name | Organization | Telephone | |
| USA | Faith Campbell | Center for Invasive Species Prevention (CISP) | 703-569-8745 |
ISPM 38 IMPLEMENTATION WORKSHOP
| PROJECT DESCRIPTION |
| Design and deliver a hemispheric (Americas focused) workshop to promote the implementation of ISPM 38: International Movement of Seeds |
| EG | Conference call reports | Other Documents |
| ISPM 38 Implementation Workshop | CCRs |
INDUSTRY CONTACTS
| Country | Name | Title | Telephone | |
| Canada | Claudio Feulner | 613-829-9527, 613-290-1818 | ||
| USA | Ric Dunkle | 703-226-9275 | ||
| Mexico | Mario Puente Raya | Co-Chair | 52-55-5516-0957 |
Khapra beetle
| PROJECT DESCRIPTION |
| A North American approach to preventing introduction, establishment and spread of Khapra beetle (Trogoderma granarium) in various pathways |
| EG | Conference call reports | Other Documents |
| Khapra Beetle | CCRs |
INDUSTRY CONTACTS
| Country | Name | Organization | Telephone | |
| USA | Gary Martin | North American Export Grain Association | 202-682-4030 | |
| USA | Arvid Hawk | USSEC | ||
| USA | Jim Frahm | U.S. Wheat Associates | 703-650-0240 |
Lymantriids
| PROJECT DESCRIPTION |
|
Develop a NAPPO Science and Technology paper on the risks associated with Lymantriids of potential concern to the NAPPO region, identifying potential species and pathways of concern. |
| EG | Conference call reports | Other Documents |
| Lymantriids | CCRs |
PHYTOSANITARY ALERT SYSTEM
| PROJECT DESCRIPTION |
| Manage NAPPO Pest Reporting Systems |
| EG | Conference call reports | Other Documents |
| PAS | CCRs |
| Country | Name | Title | Telephone | |
| Canada | Heather Cumming | 613-773-5254 | ||
| USA | Ignacio Baez | Chairperson | 919-855-7469 | |
| USA | Amanda Kaye | 919-855-7574 | A | |
| Mexico | Ana Lilia Montealegre | 52-55-5905-1000, ext. 51341 |
POTATO
| PROJECT DESCRIPTION |
| Yearly update of RSPM 3 pest list |
| EG | Conference call reports | Other Documents |
| Potato | CCRs |
INDUSTRY CONTACTS
Revision RSPM 9
| PROJECT DESCRIPTION |
| Revision of Regional Standard for Phytosanitary Measures 9: Authorization of Laboratories for Phytosanitary Testing |
| EG | Conference call reports | Other Documents |
| Revision RSPM 9 | CCRs |
INDUSTRY CONTACTS
| Country | Name | Organization | Telephone | |
| USA | Robert Carr Jr. | Russell Marine Group | 503-224-3925 |
REVISION RSPM 35
| PROJECT DESCRIPTION |
| Revision of Regional Standard for Phytosanitary Measures 35: Guidelines for the movement of Stone and Pome Fruit Trees and Grapevines into a NAPPO Member Country |
| EG | Conference call reports | Other Documents |
| Revision RSPM 35 | CCRs |
