Cfia Regulations

[aquatica]

Anyone who might be interested in more information on this subject may want to look into this information session in Calgary coming up shortly

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CFIA – SRD Aquatic Animal Import Requirements

Monday March 28, 2010 10:30 – 17:00

Bow Habitat Station

1440 - 17A Street SE

Calgary Alberta T2G 4T9

http://srd.alberta.ca/RecreationPublicUse/BowHabitatStation/documents/BowHabitatMapNo-17AveAccess-Jan-2010.pdf

10:00 – 12:00 CFIAPaul MacIsaacAndrea Osbornhttp://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/anima/aqua/imp/impe.shtml 1. Import controls for aquatic animals under the Health of Animals Regulation a. The amended regulations require anyone who wishes to import a susceptible aquatic animal to obtain a permit. The scope of aquatic animals requiring a permit is limited to those susceptible to the listed diseases that can be introduced or spread in Canada.b. Schedule III, the Susceptible Species List, includes finfish, crustacean and mollusc species. This list of aquatic animal species that are susceptible to the reportable and immediately notifiable diseases will be reviewed regularly to determine whether the science behind the listing has changed.c. Proposed process - Automated Import Reference System (AIRS)d. Importer expectations – information requirements, documentation, etc. e. Discussion of the proposed Import Permit conditions.

LUNCH

13:00 – 15:00 POWS- BHShttp://srd.alberta.ca/RecreationPublicUse/BowHabitatStation/Default.aspx 2.

Tour of the BHSThe Bow Habitat Station is a unique new facility focused on informing and educating visitors about Alberta’s fish, water and aquatic habitats. Located on the banks of the Bow River it consists of: the Sam Livingston Fish Hatchery (one of the largest indoor trout hatcheries in North America); the Pearce Estate Park Interpretive Wetland (a 14.6-hectare “outdoor classroom” showcasing aquatic habitats common to Alberta); and new interactive exhibits, displays and educational programming.

COFFEE

15:30 – 17:00 SRD – FMJim WagnerBev Larson 3. New provincial requirements under the Fisheries (Alberta) Acta. New speciesb. Condition making authorityc. Fish Health Management Plansd. Web-based Application form e. Discussion of the proposed Import Licence conditions.