Page 3 - 2021 WORK PLAN

2 Forestry - Asian Review of selected • The objectives of this new project include:
Gypsy Moth Lymantriids and other
(AGM) species that might be
considered for inclusion in
the AGM vessel-
certification program for
North America
3 Seeds ToBRFV A pilot for harmonization of
diagnostic protocols for
seed pests focused on
ToBRFV
4 ISPM 25 Standardization of
implementation responsibilities and actions
for safeguarding
consignments that have
transited one NAPPO
Forestry-
o understanding the risks of selected Lymantriid AGM
species that can potentially be introduced into
North America.
o determining whether/how to incorporate high
risk lymantriid species into the existing North
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
• Project will be a model for regional harmonization on Seeds
seed diagnostics and facilitate safe trade of seeds. ToBRFV
• The EG is developing the pilot’s plan of work (or Terms
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).
• Develop a NAPPO Manual based on ISPM 25 - ISPM 25
Consignments in Transit and IPPC Transit Manual to
promote harmonized and efficient implementation of
ISPM 25 within the NAPPO region.
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