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DISCLAIMER This working document has been prepared by DG ENV staff in order to facilitate the discussion in the IAS Scientific Forum on a draft delegated act on risk assessments. It has not yet been subject to an inter-service consultation nor revised by the Legal Service. ANNEX 1 Detailed description of the application of point (a) to (h) of Article 5(1) of Regulation 1143/2014 Elements to be considered by the Risk Assessments Art 5(1)(a) - a description of the species with its taxonomic identity, its history, and its natural and potential range Detailed description (1) The description of the species should provide sufficient information to ensure the risk assessment can be understood without reference to additional documentation. (2) The taxonomic identity of the species shall include the following elements: the taxonomic family, order and class to which the species belongs. the scientific name and author of the species, as well as a list of the most common synonym names (a list of synonyms needs to be developed to support the implementation of a trade ban). o While as a general rule a risk assessment should be developed for one single species, there may be cases where it may be justified to develop one risk assessment covering more than one species (e.g. species belonging to the same genus with comparable or identical impact). o In any event, if the choice is made to include more than one species in a single risk assessment, this choice must be properly justified and the scope of the risk assessment must be clearly stated. a description of the most common varieties, breeds or hybrids (the scope of the risk assessment should be very precisely delineated, e.g. if it includes hybrids, which hybrids it includes or if it excludes some varieties, e.g. sterile varieties). information on the existence of other species that look very similar: 1 o Other alien species with similar invasive characteristics, to be avoided as substitute species (in this case preparing a risk assessment for more than one species together may be considered) o Other alien species without similar invasive characteristics, potential substitute species o Native species, potential misidentification and mistargeting (3) The history of the species shall include following elements: a brief invasion history of the species, providing information on countries invaded (in the EU or elsewhere if relevant), with an indication of the timeline of first observations, establishment and spread (4) The natural and potential range of the species shall include the following elements: an indication of the continent or part of a continent, climatic zone or habitat where the species is naturally occurring and potential changes thereof, in particular under foreseeable climate change conditions Art 5(1)(b) - a description of its reproduction and spread patterns and dynamics including an assessment of whether the environmental conditions necessary for its reproduction and spread exist (1) Both descriptions of reproduction and spread patterns should include elements of the species natural history able to explain its ability to establish and spread, including: reproductive strategy, dietary requirements, climatic requirements, specialist or generalist characteristics, longevity. (2) The description of the reproductive patterns and dynamics, including availability of suitable environmental conditions in the EU shall include the following elements: a list and description of the reproduction mechanisms of the species in relation to the environmental conditions in the EU. an indication of the propagule pressure of each of those reproduction mechanisms in relation to the environmental conditions in the EU. (3) The description of the spread patterns and dynamics, including availability of suitable environmental conditions in the EU shall include the following elements: a list and description of the spread mechanisms of the species in relation to the environmental conditions in the EU. an indication of the speed of each of those spread mechanisms in relation to the environmental conditions in the EU. Art 5(1)(c) - a description of the potential pathways of introduction and spread of the species, (1) For introduction as well as for spread, all relevant pathways should be considered. The classification of pathways developed by the Convention of Biological Diversity shall be used. 2 both intentional and unintentional, including where relevant the commodities with which the species is generally associated (2) The description of intentional pathways of introduction shall include the following elements: a list and description of pathways ranked according to their importance. Where possible give details about the specific origins and end points of the pathways. Give an indication of the propagule pressure, including the likelihood of reinvasion after eradication. (3) The description of unintentional pathways of introduction shall include the following elements: a list and description of pathways ranked according to their importance. Where possible give details about the specific origins and end points of the pathways. Give an indication of the propagule pressure, including the likelihood of reinvasion after eradication. (4) The description of commodities with which the introduction of the species is generally associated shall include the following elements: a list and description of commodities ranked according to their importance (5) The description of intentional pathways of spread shall include the following elements: a list and description of pathways according to their importance. Where possible give details about the specific origins and end points of the pathways. Give an indication of the propagule pressure, including the likelihood of reinvasion after eradication. (6) The description of unintentional pathways of spread shall include the following elements: a list and description of pathways ranked according to their importance, where possible give detail about the specific origins and end points of the pathways. Give an indication of the propagule pressure, including the likelihood of reinvasion after eradication. (7) The description of commodities with which the spread of the species is generally associated shall include the following elements: a list and description of commodities ranked according to their importance Art 5(1)(d) - a thorough assessment of the risk of introduction, establishment and spread in relevant biogeographical regions in current conditions and (1) Introduction and establishment are usually expressed in terms of “likelihood” while spread is usually expressed in terms of “likelihood”, “rate” or “rapidity”. (2) The thorough assessment of risks is not intended to provide a full range of simulations on the basis of different climate change scenarios, but to inform decision making. A description of likely 3 in foreseeable climate change conditions introduction within a medium timeframe scenario, with a clear explanation of the assumptions made will be sufficient. (3) The thorough assessment of the risk of introduction in current conditions and foreseeable climate change conditions shall: provide insight in the risk of introduction into the Union; explain how foreseeable climate change conditions will influence this risk. (4) The thorough assessment of the risk of establishment in current conditions and foreseeable climate change conditions shall: provide insight in the risk of establishment in (new areas in) the Union; explain how foreseeable climate change conditions will influence this risk. (5) The thorough assessment of the risk of spread in current conditions and foreseeable climate change conditions shall provide insight in the risk of spread into (new areas in) the Union; explain how foreseeable climate change conditions will influence this risk. Art 5(1)(e) - a description of the current distribution of the species, including whether the species is already present in the Union or in neighbouring countries, and a projection of its likely future distribution (1) The current distribution in the Union or in neighbouring countries shall include: a list of biogeographic region(s) or marine subregion(s) in the EU where the species is present and where it has established; a list of Member States and neighbouring countries where the species is present and where it has established. Art 5(1)(f) - a description of the adverse impact on biodiversity and related ecosystem services, including on native species, protected sites, endangered habitats, as well as on human health, safety, and the economy including an assessment (1) The description of the impacts shall clearly differentiate between known and potential future impacts. Known impacts shall be described for the EU and for third countries, if relevant. Potential future impacts shall be described for the EU only. (2) The projection of its likely future distribution in the Union or in neighbouring countries shall include: a list of biogeographic region(s) or marine subregion(s) in the EU where the species could establish, in particular under foreseeable climate change conditions a list of Member States and neighbouring countries where the species could establish, in particular under foreseeable climate change conditions (2) The assessment of impacts on biodiversity and ecosystem services shall be qualitative and descriptive. The magnitude of the impact shall be scored: the impact scoring system used shall include a reference to the underlying publication. 4 of the potential future impact having regard to available scientific knowledge (3) The description and assessment of known and potential future impact on biodiversity and related ecosystem services, shall make reference to: the different biogeographic regions where the species could establish native species impacted, including red list species and species listed in the Birds and Habitats Directives protected sites impacted, in particular Natura 2000 endangered habitats impacted, in particular habitats listed in the Habitats Directive impacted structures and processes of ecosystems ecosystem services impacted (4) The description of known and potential future impact may add information on: human health safety the economy Art 5(1)(g) - an assessment of the potential costs of damage (1) The assessment of the potential costs of damage on biodiversity and ecosystem services shall describe those costs quantitatively and/or qualitatively depending on what is available, regardless of the geographic area or scale. Quantifying the above at EU scale might not be possible, but qualitative data or different case studies from across the EU or third countries may provide useful information to inform decision making. (2) The assessment of the potential costs of damage on human health, safety, and the economy shall describe those costs quantitatively and/or qualitatively depending on what is available, regardless of the geographic area or scale. Quantifying the above at EU scale might not be possible, but qualitative data or different case studies from across the EU or third countries may provide useful information to inform decision making. Art 5(1)(h) - a description of the known uses for the species and social and economic benefits deriving from those uses (1) The description of known uses for the species shall include a list and description of known uses in the EU and third countries, if relevant. (2) The description of social and economic benefits deriving from those uses shall include a description of the environmental, social and economic relevance of each of those uses, quantitatively and/or qualitatively depending on what is available, regardless of the geographic area and scale. Quantifying the above at EU scale might not be possible, but qualitative data or different case studies from across the EU, or third countries if relevant, may provide useful information to inform decision making. 5