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Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/574 of 15 February 2024 specifying the technical formats for reporting by the Member States pursuant to Regulation (EU) No 1143/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council, and repealing Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/1454

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Executive Summary & Key Takeaways

What it means

  • Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/574 establishes the technical formats for Member States to report data related to invasive alien species, as required by Regulation (EU) No 1143/2014. This regulation repeals and replaces Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/1454 due to identified insufficiencies in the previous reporting formats.

Key Changes

  • Repeals and replaces Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/1454.
  • Specifies new technical formats for reporting by Member States on invasive alien species, as detailed in the Annex of the regulation.
  • Aims to improve the quality and reduce ambiguity in reporting by facilitating data collection for key indicators and referencing publicly available national information.
  • Promotes the use of spatial data standards under Directive 2007/2/EC (INSPIRE) and ensures coherence with related environmental policies and directives, including Directives 2000/60/EC, 2008/56/EC, 2009/147/EC, and Council Directive 92/43/EEC.
  • The new reporting formats are comprehensively modified compared to the previous regulation.

Impact Analysis

Member States

  • Action Item: Review current reporting processes and data collection methods to identify gaps and necessary changes to comply with the new technical formats. Allocate resources for IT system updates and staff training.

European Commission

  • Action Item: Develop guidance and support materials to assist Member States in implementing the new reporting requirements. Establish processes for analyzing and utilizing the reported data to assess the effectiveness of invasive alien species management measures.

Public Authorities

  • Action Item: Ensure that relevant staff are trained on the new reporting formats and data standards. Update internal procedures and systems to facilitate the collection and reporting of required data.

Stakeholders involved in research, ex situ conservation, scientific production and medicinal use

  • Action Item: Review permit conditions and ensure compliance with reporting requirements. Prepare for potential inspections and ensure data is readily available.

Key Entities Referenced

European Commission: The executive branch of the European Union, responsible for proposing legislation, implementing decisions, and managing the EU's day-to-day operations. Member States: The individual countries that are part of the European Union. Regulation (EU) No 1143/2014: Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the prevention and management of the introduction and spread of invasive alien species. Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/1454: Previous regulation specifying the technical formats for reporting by the Member States pursuant to Regulation (EU) No 1143/2014, now repealed. Directive 2007/2/EC: Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing an Infrastructure for Spatial Information in the European Community (INSPIRE). Directive 2000/60/EC: Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a framework for Community action in the field of water policy. Directive 2008/56/EC: Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a framework for Community action in the field of marine environmental policy (Marine Strategy Framework Directive). Directive 2009/147/EC: Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the conservation of wild birds. Council Directive 92/43/EEC: Council Directive on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora. Commission Regulation (EU) No 1089/2010: Commission Regulation implementing Directive 2007/2/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards interoperability of spatial data sets and services.
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Official Journal EN of the European Union L series 2024/574 16.2.2024 COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2024/574 of 15 February 2024 specifying the technical formats for reporting by the Member States pursuant to Regulation (EU) No 1143/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council, and repealing Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/1454 THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION, Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 1143/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 October 2014on the prevention and management of the introduction and spread of invasive alien species(1), and in particular of Article 24(4) thereof, Whereas: (1) The Commission adopted Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/1454(2) specifying the technical formats for reporting by the Member States pursuant to Regulation (EU) No 1143/2014. (2) However, the technical formats used, in accordance with Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/1454, in the first round of reporting by Member States proved insufficient to ensure that reports are of good quality, leading to ambiguity and underreporting. (3) It is therefore necessary to address such insufficiency by facilitating the collection of data for the purpose of deriving key indicators, and by favouring the reference to information that is already publicly available at national level while using the benefits of applying Directive 2007/2/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council(3)for spatial data and ensuring coherence with related policies, such as Directives 2000/60/EC(4), 2008/56/EC(5) and 2009/147/EC(6)of the European Parliament and of the Council and Council Directive 92/43/EEC(7). (4) Furthermore, Directive 2007/2/EC requires that public authorities in the Member States make spatial data sets available in accordance with the implementing rules on metadata, network services and interoperability of spatial data sets and services set out in Commission Regulation (EU) No 1089/2010(8), including the data specified in section 18 (β€˜Species Distribution’) of Annex IV to that Regulation. (5) Given that the most substantial part of this Implementing Regulation, the technical formats for reporting in Annex are comprehensively modified, Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/1454 should be repealed and replaced. (1) OJ L 317, 4.11.2014, p. 35, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2014/1143/oj. (2) Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/1454 of 10 August 2017 specifying the technical formats for reporting by the Member States pursuant to Regulation (EU) No 1143/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 208, 11.8.2017, p. 15, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_impl/2017/1454/oj). (3) Directive 2007/2/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 March 2007 establishing an Infrastructure for Spatial Information in the European Community (INSPIRE) (OJ L 108, 25.4.2007, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dir/2007/2/oj). (4) Directive 2000/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2000 establishing a framework for Community action in the field of water policy (OJ L 327, 22.12.2000, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dir/2000/60/oj). (5) Directive 2008/56/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 June 2008 establishing a framework for Community action in the field of marine environmental policy (Marine Strategy Framework Directive) (OJ L 164, 25.6.2008, p. 19, ELI: http://data.europa. eu/eli/dir/2008/56/oj). (6) Directive 2009/147/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 November 2009 on the conservation of wild birds (OJ L 20, 26.1.2010, p. 7, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dir/2009/147/oj). (7) Council Directive 92/43/EEC of 21 May 1992 on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora (OJ L 206, 22.7.1992, p. 7, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dir/1992/43/oj). (8) Commission Regulation (EU) No 1089/2010 of 23 November 2010 implementing Directive 2007/2/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards interoperability of spatial data sets and services (OJ L 323, 8.12.2010, p. 11, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/ eli/reg/2010/1089/oj). ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_impl/2024/574/oj 1/26EN OJ L, 16.2.2024 (6) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee on Invasive Alien Species, HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION: Article 1 The technical formats for reporting by the Member States pursuant to Article 24(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1143/2014 are set out in the Annex to this Regulation. Article 2 Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/1454 is repealed. Article 3 This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States. Done at Brussels, 15 February 2024. For the Commission The President Ursula VON DER LEYEN 2/26 ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_impl/2024/574/ojEN OJ L, 16.2.2024 ANNEX Technical formats for reporting by the Member States pursuant to Article 24(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1143/2014 INFORMATION SUBMITTED IN APPLICATION OF ARTICLE 24(1) OF REGULATION (EU) No 1143/2014 Member State Reporting period SECTION A Information to be submitted for each of the invasive alien species of Union concern and for each invasive alien species of regional concern subject to measures as provided for in Article 11(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1143/2014 Information on the species, its distribution, status, introduction, spread and reproductive patterns 1 Species scientific name 2 Common or vernacular name of the species (optional) 3 Is the species present, or was it present, in the territory of the Member State Yes, currently present in ☐ during the reporting period? the environment Yes, present in the ☐ environment within the reporting period, but now confirmed absent Yes, present in ☐ contained holding Not present ☐ Uncertain or unknown ☐ 4 Distribution of the species, including information on its status, reproductive, introduction and spread patterns (to be completed only if the answer to question 3 includes β€˜Yes, currently present in the environment’) 4a. Distribution of the species (maps) 4b. Species reproductive Self-sustaining population(s) exist ☐ status Reproduction occurs, but is limited or occasional ☐ Reproduction does not occur ☐ Reproduction does not occur, but is likely in the near future ☐ Unknown reproductive status ☐ 4c. Reproductive patterns Sexual ☐ Asexual ☐ Both (sexual and asexual) ☐ Unclear (sexual or asexual) ☐ ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_impl/2024/574/oj 3/26EN OJ L, 16.2.2024 4d. Introduction patterns The species was already introduced into the Member State before the ☐ start of the reporting period During the reporting period, the species was predominantly ☐ introduced into the Member State through natural dispersal from a neighbouring/close-by country During the reporting period, the species was predominantly ☐ introduced into the Member State through unintentional human assistance During the reporting period, the species was predominantly ☐ introduced into the Member State through intentional human assistance It is unknown how the species was introduced into the Member State ☐ during the reporting period There is no evidence of new introductions into the Member State ☐ during the reporting period 4e. Spread patterns During the reporting period, the species predominantly dispersed ☐ within the Member State through natural dispersal During the reporting period, the species predominantly dispersed ☐ within the Member State through unintentional human assistance During the reporting period, the species predominantly dispersed ☐ within the Member State through intentional human assistance It is unknown how the species dispersed within the Member State ☐ during the reporting period There is no evidence of dispersal within the Member State during the ☐ reporting period 5 Additional information (optional) Information on the permits issued for this species (only for IAS on the Union list) 6 Have permits been issued for this species during the reporting period? Yes ☐ No ☐ 7 Are there any additional permits for this species that are valid within the current Yes ☐ reporting period issued in a previous reporting period? No ☐ 8 To be completed if at least one of the answers to questions 6 and 7 above is β€˜Yes’ Calendar year concerned Purpose of permit Number of Number of Total number of permits issued additional valid individuals/specimens or during the permits during volume concerned calendar year the calendar year corresponding to the concerned concerned permits issued/valid 4/26 ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_impl/2024/574/ojEN OJ L, 16.2.2024 Permits for research Permits for ex situ conservation Permits for scientific production and subsequent medicinal use to advance human health Permits for other activities after authorisation by the Commission (Article 9 of Regulation (EU) No 1143/2014) 9 Was any permit withdrawn during the reporting period? Number of permits withdrawn permanently Number of permits withdrawn temporarily Number of individuals/ specimens or volume concerned Purpose for which the permits have been issued 10 Information made publicly available on Scientific name the internet for all permits issued by issue date Common name Number of individuals/specimens or volume concerned. Purpose for which the permit has been issued Combined Nomenclature Codes as provided in Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87(1) Web link to information on the internet regarding the permits issued as required under Article 8(7) of Regulation (EU) No 1143/2014 11 Additional information (optional) (1) Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 of 23 July 1987 on the tariff and statistical nomenclature and on the Common Customs Tariff (OJ L 256, 7.9.1987, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/1987/2658/oj). ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_impl/2024/574/oj 5/26EN OJ L, 16.2.2024 Information on inspections To be completed only if the answer to questions 6 or 7 above is β€˜Yes’ 12 Calendar year concerned Purpose of permit Number of Number of Number of Number of establishments individuals/ inspected individuals/ subjected to the specimens or establishments specimens or inspections volume concerned deemed non- volume concerned corresponding to compliant with the corresponding to the permits held by conditions set out the permits held by the inspected in the permits the inspected establishments establishments deemed non- compliant with the conditions set out in the permits Permits for research Permits for ex situ conservation Permits for scientific production and subsequent medicinal use to advance human health Permits for other activities after authorisation by the Commission (Article 9 of Regulation (EU) No 1143/2014) 13 Additional information (optional) 6/26 ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_impl/2024/574/ojEN OJ L, 16.2.2024 Information on rapid eradication measure(s) taken for this species (Article 17 of Regulation (EU) No 1143/2014) 14 Has the species been subject to rapid eradication measures during the Yes ☐ reporting period? No ☐ 15 To be completed only if answer to question 14 above is β€˜Yes’ 15a. Did the rapid eradication measures cover the whole distribution area Yes ☐ of the species in the Member State? No ☐ 15b. Was early detection of the introduction or presence, or reappearance Yes ☐ of the species on the territory, notified to the Commission and other Member States without delay through NOTSYS? No ☐ 15c. Were the rapid eradication measures applied within three months Yes ☐ after the transmission of the early detection notification? No ☐ 15d. Were the rapid eradication measures applied notified to the Yes ☐ Commission and other Member States informed through NOTSYS? No ☐ 15e. Was the effectiveness of the measures taken and/or potential Yes ☐ eradication of the species notified to the Commission and other Member States informed through NOTSYS? No ☐ 15f. Measure(s) Starting date Estimated end date of Finalised. Actual end ☐ application of measure(s) date: Ongoing. Estimated end ☐ date: Ongoing. ☐ Undetermined end date Part of the territory Biogeographical region(s) River basin sub-unit(s) Marine sub-region(s) Additional details on the populations subjected to the measures. Max. 300 words ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_impl/2024/574/oj 7/26EN OJ L, 16.2.2024 15g. Method(s) used (optional. Multiple Mechanical/Physical ☐ ticks are possible) Chemical ☐ Biological ☐ Other ☐ Additional details on the method(s) used to rapidly eradicate the species 15h. Effectiveness of the method(s) Eradicated (complete and permanent removal of all ☐ individuals) Temporarily eradicated (individuals reinvaded the area after ☐ successful eradication) Partially eradicated (reduction in the number of individuals, ☐ but some still present) No effect (no reduction in the number of individuals or ☐ number of individuals still increasing) Unknown ☐ 15i. Side effects of the method(s) Negative impact on ☐ applied (multiple ticks are possible) the habitats/environment Negative impact on non- ☐ targeted species Negative impact on human ☐ health No negative impact observed ☐ Unknown ☐ 15j. Impacted non-targeted species Impact per species To be completed only for rapid eradication measures targeting animal species 15k. Were appropriate measures undertaken to spare animals any Yes ☐ avoidable pain, distress or suffering? No ☐ Additional details on the measures undertaken to spare animals any avoidable pain, distress or suffering (optional) 15l. Description of the approach used to monitor the effectiveness of the rapid eradication (optional) Max. 300 words. 16 Additional information (optional) 8/26 ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_impl/2024/574/ojEN OJ L, 16.2.2024 Information on management measure(s) taken for this species (Article 19 of Regulation (EU) No 1143/2014) 17 Has the species been subject to management measures during the reporting Yes ☐ period? No ☐ 18 To be completed only if answer to question 17 above is β€˜Yes’ 18a. Did the management measures taken cover the whole distribution Yes ☐ area of the species in the Member State? No ☐ 18b. Measure(s) Starting date Estimated or end date of Finalised. Actual end ☐ application of measure(s) date: Ongoing. Estimated end ☐ date: Ongoing. ☐ Undetermined end date Objective of the measure(s) Eradication ☐ Control ☐ Containment ☐ Part of the territory Biogeographical region(s) River basin sub-unit(s) Marine sub-region(s) Additional details on the populations subjected to the measures Max. 300 words 18c. Method(s) used (optional; multiple Mechanical/Physical ☐ ticks are possible) Chemical ☐ Biological ☐ Other ☐ Additional details on the method(s) used to manage the species ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_impl/2024/574/oj 9/26EN OJ L, 16.2.2024 10/26 ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_impl/2024/574/ojEN OJ L, 16.2.2024 ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_impl/2024/574/oj 11/26EN OJ L, 16.2.2024 SECTION B Information to be submitted for each of the invasive alien species of Member State concern as provided for in Article 12 of Regulation (EU) No 1143/2014 1 Has the Member State established a Yes ☐ national list of invasive alien species of Member State concern? No ☐ If yes, questions 2 and 3 below have to be answered for each of the species on this list, and questions 2 to 6 have to be answered for all those species that are not also of Union concern. 2 Species scientific name 3 Common name of the species (optional) 4a Is the species native to part of the Yes ☐ territory of the European Union? No ☐ 4b Is the species present, or has it been Yes, currently present in the ☐ present, in the territory of the environment Member State during the reporting period? Yes, present in the environment ☐ within the reporting period, but now (if a species is native to a part of the confirmed absent territory of the Member State reply only for what concerns the alien range of the Yes, present in contained holding ☐ species) Not present ☐ Uncertain or unknown ☐ 5 Distribution of the species, including information on its reproductive status (optional) 5a. Distribution maps Yes, provided ☐ No, not provided ☐ 5b. Species reproductive status Self-sustaining population(s) exist ☐ Reproduction occurs, but is limited or occasional ☐ Reproduction does not occur ☐ Reproduction does not occur, but is likely to in the near future ☐ Unknown reproductive status ☐ 12/26 ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_impl/2024/574/ojEN OJ L, 16.2.2024 6 Measure(s) applied in the territory of the Member State in relation to the species pursuant to Article 7 (multiple ticks are possible) Restriction to intentionally bring into the territory ☐ Restriction to intentionally keep, including in contained holding ☐ Restriction to intentionally breed, including in contained holding ☐ Restriction to intentionally transport, except in the context of eradication ☐ Restriction to intentionally place on the market ☐ Restriction to intentionally use or exchange ☐ Restriction to intentionally permit to reproduce, grown or cultivated, including in contained holding ☐ Restriction to intentionally release into the environment ☐ Prevention of the unintentional introduction or spread, including, where applicable, by gross ☐ negligence Other measure(s) applied in the territory of the Member State in relation to the species (multiple ticks are possible) Derogations foreseen within a permit system analogous to that of Article 8 of Regulation (EU) ☐ No 1143/2014 Addressed in action plans analogous to those referred to in Article 13 of Regulation (EU) ☐ No 1143/2014 Covered by a surveillance system analogous to that of Article 14 of Regulation (EU) No 1143/2014 ☐ Official controls to prevent the intentional introduction analogous to those referred in Article 15 of ☐ Regulation (EU) No 1143/2014 Subject to an early detection system analogous to that of Article 16 of Regulation (EU) No 1143/2014 ☐ Subject to rapid eradication following an early detection analogous to that of Article 17 of Regulation ☐ (EU) No 1143/2014 Subject to management measures if widely spread analogous to those referred to in Article 19 of ☐ Regulation (EU) No 1143/2014 Restoration measures analogous to those referred to in Article 20 of Regulation (EU) No 1143/2014 ☐ 7 Additional information (optional) ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_impl/2024/574/oj 13/26EN OJ L, 16.2.2024 SECTION C Horizontal Information Information on the Action plan(s) on the pathways of invasive alien species (Article 13 of Regulation (EU) No 1143/2014) 1 For which species of Union concern has an analysis Initial Union list ☐ and prioritisation of the pathways of unintentional introduction and spread been performed? First update of the Union list ☐ Second update of the Union ☐ list Third update of the Union ☐ list Fourth update of the Union ☐ list Other updates of the Union ☐ list (specify which) 2 Is the pathway terminology recommended in the Yes ☐ Convention on Biological Diversity (β€˜CBD’) used in the analysis and prioritisation of the pathways of No ☐ unintentional introduction and spread, as provided for in Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2018/968(2)? 3 List of pathways which require priority action (β€˜priority pathways’) because of the volume of species or of the potential damage caused by the species entering the Union through those pathways (Article 13(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1143/2014) 4 Document showing/describing the analysis of the pathways of unintentional introduction and spread of invasive alien species of Union concern referred to in Article 13(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1143/2014 (optional; provide links) 5 Has the Member State produced one single action One single action plan ☐ plan or a set of action plans? Set of action plans ☐ 6 For all action plans produced, specify which Species covered priority pathways have been addressed by which action plan (2) Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2018/968 of 30 April 2018 supplementing Regulation (EU) No 1143/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to risk assessments in relation to invasive alien species (OJ L 174, 10.7.2018, p. 5, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2018/968/oj). 14/26 ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_impl/2024/574/ojEN OJ L, 16.2.2024 7 For all action plans produced, indicate which have Finalised (specify which) been finalised or are still being drafted Draft (specify which) 8 For all action plans finalised, indicate which have Established (specify which) been established (i.e. formally adopted) by the Member State Not established (specify which) 9 For all established action plans, indicate which have Fully implemented (specify been implemented by the Member State which) Partly implemented (specify which) Not implemented (specify which) 10 Action plan(s) document referred to in Article 13(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1143/2014 11 Additional information. For instance, on difficulties encountered and areas for future improvement (optional) Information on the Surveillance system of invasive alien species of Union concern (Article 14 of Regulation (EU) No 1143/2014) 12 Description of the surveillance system Does the system entirely cover Complete ☐ the territory, including marine coverage territorial waters, of the MS? No/Partial ☐ coverage Description and additional details of the geographic coverage of the surveillance system Weblink to information regarding the surveillance system (or annex document) 13 Is the surveillance system being used to Yes, for all rapid eradication ☐ monitor the effectiveness of rapid eradication measures measures at an early stage of invasion (as provided for in Article 17(3) of Regulation Yes, for some rapid eradication ☐ (EU) No 1143/2014)? measures No ☐ 14 Additional information. For instance, on difficulties encountered and areas for future improvement (optional) ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_impl/2024/574/oj 15/26EN OJ L, 16.2.2024 Information on the official controls necessary to prevent the intentional introduction of invasive alien species of Union concern (Article 15 of Regulation (EU) No 1143/2014) 15 Description of the official controls system Are the structures to carry out Yes ☐ the official controls in place and operational Partly ☐ No ☐ General description of the structures in place. Max. 300 words Categories of goods that are subject to official controls Competent authorities carrying out risk-based controls Weblink to information regarding the official controls (or annex document) 16 Additional information. For instance, on difficulties encountered and areas for future improvement (optional) Information on Measures taken to inform the public and any actions that citizens have been requested to take 17 Description of measures taken to inform the public on invasive alien species and actions required for citizens to take (referred to in Article 24(1), point (g), of Regulation (EU) No 1143/2014) 18 Has public participation on action plan(s) been ensured (as Yes ☐ referred to in Article 26 of Regulation (EU) No 1143/2014)? No ☐ Has public participation on management measures been Yes ☐ ensured (as referred to in Article 26 of Regulation (EU) No 1143/2014)? No ☐ 19 Additional details on public participation on action plan(s) and management measures (Max. 300 words) 20 Additional information (optional) 16/26 ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_impl/2024/574/ojEN OJ L, 16.2.2024 Information on the cost of action undertaken to comply with this regulation 21 Description of the cost of actions undertaken to comply with Regulation (EU) No 1143/2014 (as referred to in Article 24(1), point (i), thereof), when available Description of costs incurred or Capacity building effort supported to comply with Regulation (EU) No 1143/2014 – Pathway action listed by category, where possible plans Operation of surveillance system Operation of official controls Implementation of rapid eradication or management measures Operation of inspections of establishments holding permits Restoration of the damaged ecosystems Other costs Description and indication of total costs incurred or effort supported to comply with Regulation (EU) No 1143/2014 where costs cannot be listed separately by category. Select the relevant categories Capacity building ☐ Implementation ☐ towards which those costs or that of rapid effort contribute. eradication or management measures Operation of surveillance system ☐ Operation of ☐ inspections of establishments holding permits Operation of official controls ☐ Other costs ☐ ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_impl/2024/574/oj 17/26EN OJ L, 16.2.2024 22 Have costs recovery systems been put in place, in Yes ☐ accordance with the polluter pays principle, to recover the costs of the measures needed to prevent, minimise or No ☐ mitigate the adverse impact of invasive alien species, been put in place (as provided for in Article 21 of Regulation (EU) No 1143/2014)? 23 Additional information. For instance, on difficulties encountered and areas for future improvement (optional) 24 Additional information – General (optional) 18/26 ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_impl/2024/574/ojEN OJ L, 16.2.2024 Instructions for compiling the information to be submitted Member States shall submit information in relation to all questions, except for those indicated as optional. SECTION A All questions under Section A shall be completed for each of the invasive alien species included on the Union list referred to in Article 4(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1143/2014, in the version in force by the end of the last calendar year covered by the report. For each of the species of regional concern for which, by the same date, an implementing act adopted in accordance with Article 11(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1143/2014 has entered into force, only questions 1 to 5 and 14 to 22 shall be completed. Question 1 β€” Provide the scientific name of the species. Question 2 β€” Optional: Provide the common name of the species in the national language. Question 3 β€” Indicate whether the species is considered as present in the territory of the Member State (excluding the outermost regions where applicable). β€” Several boxes may be ticked. β€” For the option β€˜Yes, present in contained holding’, tick this option if the information is readily available, i.e. no need to conduct ad hoc research or surveys. Questions 4.a. to 4.d. β€” If the answer to question 3 is β€˜Yes, currently present in the environment’, provide a file with data on the distribution of the species applying Directive 2007/2/EC. This file shall use the spatial object types defined in Section 18 of Annex IV (β€˜Species Distribution’) to Regulation (EU) No 1089/2010. Information on the reproductive status, reproduction, introduction and spread patterns shall be specified using appropriate code lists. β€” Question 4.c. – Reproductive patterns. To be completed only if answer to question 4b. is option a) or b). β€” Question 4.d – Introduction patterns. It is possible to tick more than one box. Question 5 β€” Optional: Provide any additional information considered necessary to explain the answers to questions 1 to 4. Question 6 β€” Indicate if permits as referred to in Articles 8(2) and/or 9(6) of Regulation (EU) No 1143/2014 have been issued in relation to the species during the reporting period. Question 7 β€” Indicate if any additional permits as referred to in Articles 8(2) and/or 9(6) of Regulation (EU) No 1143/2014 for this species that are valid within the current reporting period were issued in a previous reporting period. Question 8 β€” To be answered only if answer to question 6 and/or 7 is β€˜Yes’. ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_impl/2024/574/oj 19/26EN OJ L, 16.2.2024 β€” For each calendar year covered by the report, indicate the number of issued and/or valid permits referred to in Article 8 and Article 9 of Regulation (EU) No 1143/2014 per category of purpose as well as the corresponding total number of individuals/specimens or volume concerned covered by these permits, including the measurement unit (number of specimens, kg of seeds, etc.). Question 9 β€” Indicate whether any permit was withdrawn during the reporting period, either permanently and/or temporarily. Question 10 β€” Confirm that the information referred to in Art. 8(7) of Regulation (EU) No 1143/2014 was made publicly available on the internet without delay for all permits issued, and indicate the relevant Web link. Question 11 β€” Optional: Provide any additional information considered necessary to explain the answers to questions 6 to 10. Question 12 β€” For each calendar year covered by the report provide the table completed in relation to the inspections required under Article 8(8) of Regulation (EU) No 1143/2014. Question 13 β€” Optional: Provide any additional information considered necessary to explain the answer to question 12. Elaborate in particular on the reasons for absence of inspections and on any planned actions. Question 14. β€” Tick the appropriate box. Question 15 β€” If the answer to question 14 is β€˜Yes’, respond to this question. Information may be provided by grouping individuals/ populations of the species concerned by the same rapid eradication measure(s) in accordance with Article 17 of Regulation (EU) No 1143/2014. If different populations are addressed by different measures, this information must be submitted for each such population. Question 15f. β€” Tick as appropriate and add relevant date. Question 15g. β€” Optional: Tick as appropriate. Multiple ticks are possible. Question 15i β€” Tick as appropriate. Multiple ticks are possible. Question 15j β€” To be answered only if the answer to question 15i. includes the option β€˜Negative impacts on non-targeted species’. Question 15k β€” To be answered only if this section is being filled in for measures targeting invasive alien animal species of Union or regional concern. 20/26 ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_impl/2024/574/ojEN OJ L, 16.2.2024 Question 15l. β€” Optional: This question applies to both animal and non-animal species. Question 16 β€” Optional: Provide any additional information considered necessary to explain the answers to questions 14 and 15. Elaborate in particular on the reasons for absence of measures and on any planned actions. Question 17 β€” Indicate whether the species was subject to any management measure during the reporting period. Question 18 If the answer to question 17 is β€˜Yes’, respond to this question. Information may be provided by grouping distinct populations of the species addressed by the same management measure(s) in accordance with Article 19 of Regulation (EU) No 1143/2014. If different populations are addressed by different measures, this information must be submitted for each such population, i.e., tables may be duplicated for each geographic subunit. Question 18b. β€” Tick as appropriate and add relevant date. Question 18c. β€” Optional: Tick as appropriate. Multiple ticks are possible. Question 18e. β€” Tick as appropriate. Multiple ticks are possible. Question 18f. β€” To be answered only if the answer to question 18e. includes the option β€˜Negative impacts on non-targeted species’. Question 18g. β€” To be answered only if this section is being filled in for measures targeting invasive alien animal species of Union or regional concern. Question 18h. β€” Optional: This question applies to both animal and non-animal species. Question 19. β€” Optional: Provide any additional information considered necessary to explain the answers to questions 17 and 18. Elaborate in particular on the reasons for absence of measures and on any planned actions. Question 20. β€” Optional: Provide information on the impact of the species on biodiversity and related ecosystem services, including on native species, protected sites, endangered habitats. In addition, provide information on the social and economic impacts of the species as well as its impacts on human health and safety. ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_impl/2024/574/oj 21/26EN OJ L, 16.2.2024 Question 21 β€” Tick the appropriate box to indicate if the Member State is involved in the listing of any invasive alien species of regional concern. Provide the scientific name of the species. Question 22 β€” Question 22 should be duplicated for every species mentioned under question 21. SECTION B Section B shall be completed for each of the invasive alien species of Member State concern pursuant to Article 12(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1143/2014. Question 1 β€” Clarify if the Member State has established a national list of invasive alien species of Member State concern. Question 2 β€” Provide the scientific name of the species. Question 3 β€” Optional: Provide the common name of the species in the national language. Question 4a. β€” Indicate whether the species is native to part of the territory of the European Union. Question 4b. β€” Indicate whether the species is considered as present in the territory of the Member State (if a species is native to a part of the territory of the Member State reply only for what concerns the alien range). β€” Several boxes may be ticked. β€” For the option β€˜Yes, present in contained holding’, tick this option if the information is readily available, i.e. no need to conduct ad hoc research or surveys. Question 5 β€” Optional: To be completed only if the answer to question 4b. is β€˜Yes, currently present in the environment’. See instructions for question 4 of Section A. Note that, if a species is native to a part of the territory of the Member State, reply to these questions only for what concerns the alien range of the species in the Member State. Question 6 β€” If applicable, indicate which measures are applied for the given species. Multiple ticks are possible. Question 7 β€” Optional: Provide any additional information considered necessary to explain the answers to questions 1 to 6. SECTION C Question 1 β€” Specify for which Union list and updates of the Union list has a comprehensive analysis of the pathways of unintentional introduction and spread, as well as their prioritisation, been undertaken. 22/26 ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_impl/2024/574/ojEN OJ L, 16.2.2024 β€” Initial Union list: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/1141(3) β€” First update of the Union list: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/1263(4) β€” Second update of the Union list: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1262(5) β€” Third update of the Union list: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/1203(6) Question 2 β€” Tick the appropriate box. Question 3 β€” List the pathways requiring priority action that resulted from the pathway analysis performed according to Article 13(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1143/2014. Question 4 β€” Optional: Provide the pathway prioritisation document that was produced or a link to it. Question 5 β€” Tick the appropriate box. A single action plan containing several thematic chapters is still a single action plan. Question 6 β€” By using the codes below, indicate the relevant priority pathways addressed and the invasive alien species of Union concern covered for each of these pathways: Pathway Code 1. RELEASE IN NATURE Biological control 1.1 Erosion control/dune stabilization (windbreaks, hedges, …) 1.2 Fishery in the wild (including game fishing) 1.3 Hunting 1.4 Landscape/flora/fauna β€˜improvement’ in the wild 1.5 Introduction for conservation purposes or wildlife management 1.6 Release in nature for use (other than above, e.g., fur, transport, medical use) 1.7 Other intentional release 1.8 (3) Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/1141 of 13 July 2016 adopting a list of invasive alien species of Union concern pursuant to Regulation (EU) No 1143/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 189, 14.7.2016, p. 4, ELI: http:// data.europa.eu/eli/reg_impl/2016/1141/oj). (4) Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/1263 of 12 July 2017 updating the list of invasive alien species of Union concern established by Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/1141 pursuant to Regulation (EU) No 1143/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 182, 13.7.2017, p. 37, ELI http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_impl/2017/1263/oj). (5) Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1262 of 25 July 2019 amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/1141 to update the list of invasive alien species of Union concern (OJ L 199, 26.7.2019, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_impl/2019/ 1262/oj). (6) Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/1203 of 12 July 2022 amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/1141 to update the list of invasive alien species of Union concern (OJ L 186, 13.7.2022, p. 10, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_impl/2022/ 1203/oj). ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_impl/2024/574/oj 23/26EN OJ L, 16.2.2024 Agriculture (including Biofuel feedstocks) 2.1 2. ESCAPE FROM CONFINEMENT Aquaculture/mariculture 2.2 Botanical garden/zoo/aquaria (excluding domestic aquaria) 2.3 Pet/aquarium/terrarium species (including live food for such species) 2.4 Farmed animals (including animals left under limited control) 2.5 Forestry (including afforestation or reforestation) 2.6 Fur farms 2.7 Horticulture 2.8 Ornamental purpose other than horticulture 2.9 Research and ex-situ breeding (in facilities) 2.10 Live food and live bait 2.11 Other escape from confinement 2.12 3. TRANSPORT – Contaminant nursery material 3.1 CONTAMINANT Contaminated bait 3.2 Food contaminant (including of live food) 3.3 Contaminant on animals (except parasites, species transported 3.4 by host/vector) Parasites on animals (including species transported by host and vector) 3.5 Contaminant on plants (except parasites, species transported by host/vector) 3.6 Parasites on plants (including species transported by host and vector) 3.7 Seed contaminant 3.8 Timber trade 3.9 Transportation of habitat material (soil, vegetation…) 3.10 4. TRANSPORT – Angling/fishing equipment 4.1 STOWAWAY Container/bulk 4.2 Hitchhikers in or on airplane 4.3 Hitchhikers on ship/boat (excluding ballast water and hull fouling) 4.4 Machinery/equipment 4.5 People and their luggage/equipment (in particular tourism) 4.6 Organic packing material, in particular wood packaging 4.7 24/26 ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_impl/2024/574/ojEN OJ L, 16.2.2024 Ship/boat ballast water 4.8 Ship/boat hull fouling 4.9 Vehicles (car, train, …) 4.10 Other means of transport 4.11 5. CORRIDOR Interconnected waterways/basins/seas 5.1 Tunnels and land bridges 5.2 6. UNAIDED Natural dispersal across borders of invasive alien species that have been 6.1 introduced through pathways 1 to 5 Question 7 β€” Indicate which action plans are finalised and which are still being drafted. Questions 8 and 9 β€” Indicate which action plans are established and which have been implemented. Question 10 β€” Provide the Action plans adopted or a link to them. Question 11 β€” Optional: Provide any additional information on the Action plan(s) adopted or under preparation. Question 12 β€” Tick the appropriate box. Provide details about the geographic coverage of the surveillance system. Submit a document (or web link to such document, if appropriate) describing the surveillance system referred to in Article 14 of Regulation (EU) No 1143/2014. Question 13 β€” Tick the appropriate box. Question 14 β€” Optional: Provide any additional information on the Surveillance system set up. Question 15 β€” Tick the appropriate box. Provide details about the official control system in place, including a description of the structures used to carry out official controls, procedures to ensure the exchange of relevant information and the efficient and effective coordination between all authorities involved in the verification, as provided for in Article 15(7) of Regulation (EU) No 1143/2014. List the categories of goods that are subject to official control, where relevant for the purposes of Article 15 of Regulation (EU) No 1143/2014), using Combined Nomenclature codes. Indicate which competent authorities carry out the official controls. ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_impl/2024/574/oj 25/26EN OJ L, 16.2.2024 Submit a document (or web link to such document, if appropriate) describing the official controls referred to in Article 15 of Regulation (EU) No 1143/2014. Question 16 β€” Optional: Provide any additional information on the official controls system set up. Question 17 β€” Describe (or provide a web link to a document describing) the measures taken to inform the public about the presence of invasive alien species and any actions that citizens have been requested to take. Web links to internet resources can be provided, and example documents uploaded, provided they are accompanied by appropriate descriptions of the actions taken. Question 18 β€” Tick the appropriate box. Question 19 β€” Provide additional details on how public participation has been ensured for the Action plan(s) following Article 13 of the IAS regulation and in the management measures taken. Question 20 β€” Optional: Provide any additional information on measures taken to inform the public or to ensure public participation. Question 21 β€” Indicate and describe the cost of actions undertaken to comply with Regulation (EU) No 1143/2014. First, when available, the costs incurred and/or effort supported should be provided for each category separately (capacity building, operation of surveillance system, operation of official controls, implementation of rapid eradication or management measures, operation of inspections of establishments holding permits). Where costs cannot be identified for individual categories separately, the total cost incurred or effort supported should be indicated and described, as well as the relevant categories selected. As far as possible, include relevant information on cost recovery and the benefits of the actions undertaken (avoided damage costs, avoided damage to biodiversity and related ecosystem services, contribution to other EU targets, avoided damage to human health, safety and the economy), when available. Question 22 β€” Tick the appropriate box. Question 23 Optional: Provide any additional information, or web link to a document, on the cost of action undertaken to comply with Regulation (EU) No 1143/2014, as referred to in Article 24(1), point (i), thereof, including additional details on questions 21 and 22. Elaborate in particular on the costs recovery systems put in place. Question 24 β€” Optional: Submit a document (or web link to such document) with any other information the Member State wishes to add in relation to the implementation of Regulation (EU) No 1143/2014 further to what is requested in this template. 26/26 ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_impl/2024/574/oj

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