SCHEDULE 2 E+WINFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN APPLICATIONS FOR CONSENT TO RELEASE OR MARKET GENETICALLY MODIFIED ORGANISMS OTHER THAN GENETICALLY MODIFIED HIGHER PLANTS

Part V E+WINFORMATION ON MONITORING, CONTROL, WASTE TREATMENT AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLANS

Monitoring techniquesE+W

73.  Methods for tracing the organisms and for monitoring their effects.E+W

74.  Specificity (to identify the genetically modified organisms, and to distinguish them from the donor, recipient or, where appropriate, the parental organisms), sensitivity and reliability of the monitoring techniques.E+W

75.  Techniques for detecting transfer of the donated genetic material to other organisms.E+W

76.  Duration and frequency of the monitoring.E+W

Control of the releaseE+W

77.  Methods and procedures to avoid and/or minimise the spread of the genetically modified organisms beyond the site of release or the designated area for use.E+W

78.  Methods and procedures to protect the site from intrusion by unauthorised individuals.E+W

79.  Methods and procedures to prevent other organisms from entering the site.E+W

Waste treatmentE+W

80.  Type of waste generated.E+W

81.  Expected amount of waste.E+W

82.  Description of treatment envisaged.E+W

Emergency response plansE+W

83.  Methods and procedures for controlling the genetically modified organisms in case of unexpected spread.E+W

84.  Methods, such as eradication of the genetically modified organisms, for decontamination of the areas affected.E+W

85.  Methods for disposal or sanitation of plants, animals, soils, and any other thing exposed during or after the spread.E+W

86.  Methods for the isolation of the areas affected by the spread.E+W

87.  Plans for protecting human health and the environment in case of the occurrence of an undesirable effect.E+W