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2 Forestry - Asian Review of selected • The objectives of this new project include: Forestry-
Gypsy Moth Lymantriids and other o understanding the risks of selected Lymantriid AGM
(AGM) species that might be species that can potentially be introduced into
considered for inclusion in North America.
the AGM vessel- o determining whether/how to incorporate high
certification program for risk lymantriid species into the existing North
North America American vessel-certification programs, including
their potential impacts on regular reviews of the
Specified Risk Periods for AGM.
• Targeted initiation 2021, once Lymantriid S&T
document is approved by the NAPPO EC and current
AGM SRP project is finalized.
Ongoing projects
3 Seeds ToBRFV A pilot for harmonization of • Project will be a model for regional harmonization on Seeds
diagnostic protocols for seed diagnostics and facilitate safe trade of seeds. ToBRFV
seed pests focused on • The EG is developing the pilot’s plan of work (or Terms
ToBRFV of Reference) for NAPPO governance committee
approval.
• To progress the work, EG has formed 2 subgroups – (1)
diagnostic protocols & (2) validation criteria.
• Subgroup 1 compiled a list of 15 PCR-based protocols
and identified criteria to select most appropriate
protocol(s) for the pilot. Five were selected for next
steps, including real-time and conventional PCR
protocols.
• Subgroup 2 drafted a document highlighting the
protocol validation criteria.
• NPPO members to provide a list of laboratories for
possible ring testing (as part of the validation process).
4 ISPM 25 Standardization of • Develop a NAPPO Manual based on ISPM 25 - ISPM 25
implementation responsibilities and actions Consignments in Transit and IPPC Transit Manual to
for safeguarding promote harmonized and efficient implementation of
consignments that have ISPM 25 within the NAPPO region.
transited one NAPPO
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