D-03-08: Phytosanitary Requirements to Prevent the Introduction Into and Spread Within Canada of the Emerald Ash Borer, Agrilus planipennis (Fairmaire)
Effective date: March 19, 2012
(3rd Revision)
CANADIAN FOOD INSPECTION AGENCY
59 Camelot Drive
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, K1A 0Y9
(Tel.: 613-225-2342; Fax: 613-773-7204)
Subject
This directive contains the phytosanitary requirements to prevent the entry and spread within Canada of the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB), Agrilus planipennis Fairmaire. It regulates commodity pathways for import from the continental United States (U.S.) and domestic movement within Canada, and governs the movement of logs, trees, wood, wood and bark chips, nursery stock, wood packaging materials, and other articles in the genus Fraxinus (commonly known as ash) and firewood of all species.
This directive has been revised to regulate all wood packaging materials with an ash component moving domestically to be consistent with the requirements prescribed in the Emerald Ash Borer Infested Places Order. Similarly, the information that was presented in Appendix 4 (Domestic Movement of Regulated Articles between Adjacent Regulated Areas) was removed to reflect the most recent changes in the regulated areas in Canada.
The directive was also revised to remove the Import Permit requirement for ash regulated articles accompanied by a Phytosanitary Certificate and the additional declarations required on the Phytosanitary Certificate have been reworded. The importation of wood/bark chips from regulated areas is now allowed under Section 43 Import Permits for shipments not accompanied by a Phytosanitary Certificate. The list of exempt articles now includes compost that does not contain raw wood input greater than 2.5 cm in 2 dimensions. A Certificate of origin is now required for stand alone wood packaging materials with ash components imported from non-regulated States.
The Compliance Form for the Transport of Regulated Articles is now required only for non-compliant ash products transported to an Emerald Ash Borer Approved Facility Compliance Program (EABAFCP) approved facility. Thus, the form have been removed from this document and can now be found in the Quality Management System Manual for Facilities Registered in the EABAFCP (Quality Management System Manuals (QSM)-07). The Requirements and Facility Status Flow Chart for EABAFCP and the Classification of Non-Conformance under the EABAFCP have also been moved to QSM-07.
Finally, some administrative changes and rewording were done throughout the document.
Table of Contents
- Review
- Endorsement
- Amendment Record
- Distribution List
- Introduction
- Scope
- References
- Definitions, Abbreviations and Acronyms
- 1.0 Phytosanitary Requirements
- 2.0 Domestic Movement Requirements
- 3.0 Import Requirements
- 4.0 EABAFCP Overview
- 5.0 Non-Compliance
- 6.0 Requirements for Transportation of Regulated Articles
- 7.0 Domestic Movement of Firewood and Fuelwood Products
- 8.0 Treatment for Regulated Articles
- 9.0 Appendices
- Appendix 1: Areas with Movement Restrictions for Emerald Ash Borer
- Appendix 2: Domestic Movement of Regulated Articles from Regulated to Non-Regulated Areas
- Appendix 3: Domestic Movement of Regulated Articles from Regulated Areas to Regulated Areas transiting through a Non-Regulated Area
- Appendix 4: Requirements for Imported Regulated Articles
- Appendix 5: CFIA Approved Disposal Methods for Non-Compliant Regulated Articles
- Appendix 6: CFIA Approved Treatment Methods
- Appendix 7: Certificate of Origin
Review
This directive will be reviewed every 5 years unless otherwise needed. For further clarification, please contact the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA).
Endorsement
Approved by:
Chief Plant Health Officer
Amendment Record
Amendments to this directive will be dated and distributed as outlined in the distribution below.
Distribution List
- Directive mail list (Areas, Regions, PHRA, USDA other federal government departments)
- Provincial Government, Industry (via Regions)
- National Industry Organizations (Canadian Nursery and Landscape Association, Hardwood Lumber Bureau, Canadian Lumber Standard Accreditation Board, other Lumber industry representatives) and the public
- Internet
- North American transport industry representatives
Introduction
EAB, Agrilus planipennis Fairmaire, is an introduced wood boring beetle native to Eastern Asia. It was found for the first time in North America in the summer of 2002 in Windsor, Ontario, and Detroit, Michigan. All North American and many exotic species of ash (Fraxinus spp.) are susceptible to EAB attack and infestation.
In its larval stage, EAB feeds on the inner bark creating serpentine galleries or tunnels. This disrupts the flow of water and nutrients inside the tree's vascular system, eventually killing the tree. At outbreak levels, ash trees are frequently killed within two to three years of initial attack, sometimes even after one year in instances of high EAB populations.
Ash trees are a major component of forests and urban landscapes in both Canada and the U.S. They are commonly found ranging from the Atlantic Provinces through to western Canada, where they are one of a few tree-genera suitable for urban planting. Ash trees aid in maintaining the health of the environment by providing habitat to numerous animals, including birds. They are also integral to air quality and the ecological health of soil and watersheds. The loss of ash trees would reduce or eliminate sources of food and shelter for wildlife, decrease biodiversity, and diminish the health of Canadian forests, and impact urban landscapes. Other amenity values of trees in urban environments, including sequestering gaseous air pollutants and particulate matter, energy conservation, storm-water attenuation, noise buffering, enhanced aesthetics and physiological well-being, can also be negatively impacted. In addition, blue ash and pumpkin ash are two species already considered rare or vulnerable in their native range of Southwest Ontario; these may be extirpated due to EAB.
Ash trees are of considerable economic importance to Canada. For example, ash represents an important component of hardwood and manufactured products. Exports of ash lumber alone were valued at about $16 millions in 2010, which represents about 17% of the value of all hardwood lumber exports (Industry Canada data Online). Furthermore, ash products are used for a variety of purposes, including flooring, furniture, tools, sports equipment (e.g. hockey sticks and baseball bats), and First Nations handicrafts, such as baskets. Ash trees are also a major component of nursery stock sales in Canada, valued at more than $500 million annually (Statistics Canada data Online). EAB has had a major impact on the demand for, and production of, ash nursery stock in both Canada and the U.S. The movement of infested ash nursery stock, logs and firewood from infested areas facilitates long-distance EAB-dispersal and constitutes an ecological risk to Canada's forests.
Scope
D-03-08 outlines requirements for domestic movement of regulated articles, and the importation of regulated articles from the continental U.S. All other movement of regulated articles are governed under associated CFIA Directives. These include, but are not restricted to, policies listed in the reference section. D-03-08 also outlines the purpose and requirements of the EABAFCP. QSM 07 and QSM 08 are supporting documents to D-03-08. These QSMs provide supplementary and detailed information about the EABAFCP for facilities and auditors, respectively.
References
- CFIA Directive D-08-04: Plant Protection Import Requirements for Plants and Plant Parts for Planting: Preventing the Entry and Spread of Regulated Plant Pests Associated with the Plants for Planting Pathway.
- CFIA Directive D-03-02: Canadian Heat Treated Wood Products Certification Program (CHTWPCP).
- CFIA Directive D-02-12: Import Requirements of Non-manufactured Wood and Other Non-propagative Wood Products, Except Solid Wood Packaging Material, From All Areas Other Than the Continental United States.
- CFIA Directive D-01-12: Phytosanitary Requirements for the Importation and Domestic Movement of Firewood.
- CFIA Directive D-01-06: Canadian Phytosanitary Policy for the Notification of Non-compliance and Emergency Action.
- CFIA Directive D-01-05: The Canadian Wood Packaging Certification Program (CWPCP) for Export.
- CFIA Directive D-98-08: Entry Requirements for Wood Packaging Materials Produced in All Areas Other Than the Continental United States.
- ISPM No. 20, Guidelines for a Phytosanitary Import Regulatory System, FAO, Rome. 2004
- ISPM No. 13, Guidelines for the Notification of Non-compliance and Emergency Action. FAO, Rome, 2001
- ISPM No. 5, Glossary of Phytosanitary Terms, FAO, Rome. (updated annually)
- ISPM No. 4, Requirements for the Establishment of Pest Free Areas, FAO, Rome, 1995
- ISPM No. 10, Requirements for the Establishment of Pest Free Places of Production and Pest free Production Sites, FAO, Rome, 1999
This directive supersedes D-03-08 (2nd Revision) and Directive D-01-12 (firewood) with respect to restrictions on firewood movement from areas regulated for EAB.
Definitions, Abbreviations and Acronyms
Definitions of terms used in the present document can be found in the Plant Health Glossary of Terms.
1.0 Phytosanitary Requirements
1.1 Legislative Authority
The Plant Protection Act, S.C. 1990, c. 22
The Plant Protection Regulations, SOR/95-212
Canadian Food Inspection Agency Act, S.C. 1997, c. 6
Canadian Food Inspection Agency Fees Notice, Canada Gazette: Part I (as amended from time to time)
Agriculture and Agri-Food Administrative Monetary Penalties Act (1995, c. 40)
Agriculture and Agri-Food Administrative Monetary Penalties Regulations (SOR/2000-187)
1.2 Fees
The CFIA is charging fees in accordance with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency Fees Notice. For information regarding fees associated with imported product, please contact the Import Service Centre (ISC). Anyone requiring other information regarding fees may contact any local CFIA office or visit our Fees Notice Web Site.
1.3 Regulated Pests
All life stages of Agrilus planipennis Fairmaire, known as emerald ash borer (EAB).
1.4 Regulated Articles
Regulated articles include all of the articles listed below.
Trees and any part thereof including fresh leaves, branches (with or without leaves), sawn wood, bark, logs, lumber, pulpwood and any other wood product that could harbour or sustain the life cycle of EAB, and nursery stock of the genus Fraxinus (commonly known as Ash).
Fraxinus spp. wood or bark chips.
All wood packaging materials with an ash component including pallets, pallet stock, wood packaging, and dunnage.
Firewood of all genera.
Facilities registered with the CFIA under the Canadian Heat Treated Wood Products Certification Program (CHTWPCP) or the Canadian Wood Packaging Certification Program (CWPCP) may produce compliant articles, provided that they are produced in accordance with their respective programs and display the prescribed marks, tags, or certificates. Facilities registered in the Canadian Heat Treated Wood Products Certification Program (CHTWPCP) and the Canadian Wood Packaging Certification Program (CWPCP) are listed on the associated links.
Note: For an article that does not appear on the Regulated Articles list, please contact a CFIA office.
1.5 Exempt Articles
Fraxinus spp. tissue culture. Regulations for the import of tissue culture are outlined in D-08-04.
Fraxinus spp. seeds and dried leaves.
Compost that does not contain raw wood input greater than 2.5 cm in 2 dimensions.
All processed wood materials that are completely free of bark, of sapwood and free of pests and/or signs of live pests and that have been subject to conditions or treatments that have altered the article in a manner to significantly reduce the potential of the wood items to provide a habitat for EAB. Treatments or conditions include heat, manufacturing, or another process approved by CFIA which makes the product unsuitable for the survival or establishment of pests.
Some examples of exempt articles are: sawdust, tool handles, sporting goods, plywood, veneer, wood pellets, fibreboard, particle board, oriented strand board, wafer board, moulding, baseball bats, and finished flooring.
Note: Exempted articles are subject to inspection and verification.
Contact a CFIA office for further details.
1.6 Regulated Areas
Consult Appendix 1 for list of regulated areas for EAB in Canada and the continental United States.
1.7 High and Low Risk Periods
The high risk period for EAB emergence and flight is from April 1 to September 30. The low risk period is from October 1 to March 31.
2.0 Domestic Movement Requirements
Written authorization for movement in the form of a Movement Certificate (CFIA/ACIA 0108) from the CFIA is required to move regulated articles out of regulated areas unless the articles are wood packaging materials that are stamped with the ISPM 15 mark as prescribed under the CHTWPCP and CWPCP or ash lumber that is accompanied by a Heat Treatment Certificate issued by a facility approved under one of these programs. Provided that the risk of EAB spread is mitigated, Movement Certificates may be obtained via CFIA inspection or under the EABAFCP, as described in section 4.
Conditions for the domestic movement of regulated articles to mitigate risk are outlined in Appendix 2 and Appendix 3.
A Compliance Form for Transport of Regulated Articles (see section 6.1 of this document and Appendix 4 of QSM-07) may be required.
Note: The domestic movement of regulated articles from non-regulated areas is not restricted under this directive. However, other directives may apply. Please contact the CFIA for more information
3.0 Import Requirements
Specific details of import requirements are outlined in Appendix 4.
3.1 Document Verification
All shipments of regulated articles imported into Canada must be referred to the Import Service Centre (ISC). CFIA Import Specialists will verify that documentation accompanying shipments of regulated articles meets the import requirements.
3.2 Product Examination
Consignments containing regulated articles are subject to inspection and sampling upon arrival. Import inspections will be conducted at either the port of entry or another place designated by CFIA.
Consignments will be examined for the presence of bark, EAB, other living regulated and potential quarantine pests, soil, and other signs such as bore holes, frass and uncommon product damage related to pest activities.
During product inspections, CFIA inspectors may require the dismantling of wood products, destuffing of containers, unloading shipments of products from their conveyance, and collecting samples of wood damage and/or pests.
If required, inspectors may collect samples of any detected pests, detain shipments, and submit specimens for identification.
If required, an inspector may order the discharge of any shipment to facilitate the safe and efficient inspection of any product or conveyance. All costs related to this activity are to be borne by the importer.
If required, inspectors may detain and either order removal from Canada, or order the disposal of the non complying shipment. Disposal must be done in a manner approved by CFIA. Disposal methods are outlined in Appendix 5.
4.0 EABAFCP Overview
The EABAFCP has been developed to mitigate the spread of EAB in Canada while facilitating the movement of regulated articles. It is a voluntary, audit-based program focused on domestic movement and importation of regulated articles from the continental United States. Facilities and municipalities, regional governing bodies, and any individuals and organizations that move, receive, or process regulated articles on a regular basis can benefit from participation in the EABAFCP due to greater shipping flexibility. Written authorization by the CFIA, based on inspections and audits, is required to move regulated articles, unless the articles are stamped as prescribed under the CHTWPCP and CWPCP or accompanied by a Heat Treatment Certificate issued by a facility approved under one of these programs. Consult with your local CFIA office to determine the suitability of the EABAFCP to the specific operations of your facility.
In order to mitigate the risk of spreading EAB, municipalities must also enrol in the EABAFCP or provide an equivalent Standard Operating Procedure acceptable to the CFIA if they are moving regulated articles out of a regulated area.
4.1 EABAFCP Facility Registration
Details of the EABAFCP application process and program requirements are outlined in QSM-07. A list of EABAFCP approved facilities can be found on the CFIA Website
Wood packaging producers in regulated areas that produce wood packaging materials with an ash component must register under the EABAFCP or the Canadian Wood Packaging Certification Program (CWPCP) as detailed in Directive D-01-05.
4.2 EABAFCP Audits
The EABAFCP is an audit based program. The specific audit protocols and frequencies are outlined in QSM-08. A flow chart outlining audits and facility status is presented in Appendix 5 of QSM-07.
4.3 Operational restrictions under the EABAFCP
Facilities located in non-regulated areas may enrol in the EABAFCP at any time of the year, however, once approved, can only operate under the provisions of this program in the low risk period, as described in section 1.7. Approved facilities located in regulated areas may operate under the EABAFCP all year.
5.0 Non-Compliance
5.1 Non-compliance articles
Shipments not meeting the import or domestic movement requirements of this directive will be refused entry, returned to origin or destroyed at the importer's expense. The importer is responsible for any and all costs relating to treatment, disposal, removal or re-routing, including costs incurred by CFIA to monitor the action taken. Notification of non-compliance to the exporting country may be required as per D-01-06, Canadian phytosanitary policy for the notification of non-compliance and emergency action.
CFIA approved methods of disposal/processing for non-compliant product are outlined in Appendix 5.
5.2 Non-complience for facilities
When an inspection reveals that a receiving facility is no longer meeting the terms of this directive or is no longer respecting the terms of the EABAFCP, the CFIA may remove the facility from the compliance program, and, where applicable, revocation of its Permit to Import or revocation of the Movement Certificate (issued to the shipping facility) towards the non-compliant receiving facility. A CFIA program officer shall notify the approved processing facility in writing of this action.
A receiving facility that has had its registration cancelled may re-apply for a Permit to Import or be eligible to have regulated material enter its facility under specific authorization prescribed by a Movement Certificate once it has undertaken all necessary corrective actions to the satisfaction of the CFIA to prevent a recurrence of the non-compliance(s). The CFIA will conduct a re-evaluation of the facility to determine if the corrective actions implemented are adequate and shall advise the facility of its decision in writing.
6.0 Requirements for Transportation of Regulated Articles
Non-compliant regulated articles, imported into Canada, moving out of a regulated area or transiting through a non-regulated area, must move directly to the destination, as specified on the Movement Certificate or on the Permit to Import. Movement of nursery stock from regulated areas is prohibited.
Ash nursery stock from a non-regulated area transiting a regulated area to a final destination in a non-regulated area in the high risk season must be transported without undue delay in an entirely enclosed vehicle that is equipped to preclude in-transit infestation of the shipment.
6.1 Vehicle Requirements for movement of non-compliant regulated articles
Facilities approved under the EABAFCP are responsible for ensuring that the facilities’ vehicles (and/or the contracted vehicles) carrying non compliant regulated articles, and exiting a regulated area, carry a completed Compliance Form for Transport of Regulated Articles (see QSM-07, section 5.7).
7.0 Domestic Movement of Firewood and Fuelwood Products
Firewood is a high risk article for the spread of EAB. Domestic movement of ash firewood outside of a regulated area is prohibited. Domestic movement of non-ash firewood out of regulated area is only permitted by facilities approved under the EABAFCP. This movement is permitted based on an ash exclusion process. Refer to section 7.0 in QSM-07 or contact your local CFIA office for further details.
The CFIA encourages localised purchase and use of firewood to minimize the risk of EAB spread. Importation of firewood of all species from states regulated for EAB is prohibited.
Domestic movement of fuelwood products outside of a regulated area is allowed during the low risk period only. The receiving facility must be approved under the EABAFCP.
Other restrictions may apply, please refer to the CFIA for more information.
8.0 Treatment for Regulated Articles
The phytosanitary risk of EAB introduction and spread is mitigated by treating regulated articles. Treatment options for regulated articles are summarized in Appendix 6.
9.0 Appendices
Appendix 1: Areas with Movement Restrictions for Emerald Ash Borer
Appendix 2: Domestic Movement of Regulated Articles from Regulated Areas to Non-Regulated Areas
Appendix 4: Requirements for Imported Regulated Articles
Appendix 5: CFIA Approved Disposal Methods for Non-Compliant Regulated Articles
Appendix 6: CFIA Approved Treatment Methods
Appendix 7: Certificate of Origin
Appendix 1: Areas with Movement Restrictions for Emerald Ash Borer
The current list of areas with movement restrictions can be obtained from the local CFIA office or at Areas Regulated for the Emerald Ash Borer.
Appendix 2: Domestic Movement of Regulated Articles from Regulated to Non Regulated Areas
| Regulated Article | Movement Certificate Required | Time of Year Permitted for Movement | Conditions of Movement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ash Nursery Stock | Prohibited | ||
| Ash wood/bark chips, ash branches, fresh ash leaves and fuelwood products | Yes | High Risk Season (April 1- September 30) |
"Ash wood/bark chips/ ash branches/ash leaves/ fuelwood) have been processed and are less than 2.5 cm in any two dimensions." |
| Ash wood/bark chips, ash branches, fresh ash leaves and fuelwood products | Yes | Low Risk Season (October 1- March 31) |
"Ash wood/bark chips/ ash branches/ash leaves/ fuelwood) have been processed and are less than 2.5 cm in any two dimensions." OR "Ash wood/bark chips/ ash branches/ash leaves/ fuelwood) are being shipped without delay to an approved EABAFCP facility to be processed in accordance with EABAFCP requirements." |
| Ash logs | Yes | High Risk Season (April 1- September 30) |
Prohibited |
| Ash logs | Yes | Low Risk Season (October 1- March 31) |
"Ash logs are being shipped without delay to an approved EABAFCP facility to be processed in accordance with EABAFCP requirements." |
| Ash lumber | Yes | High Risk Season (April 1 - September 30) |
"Ash lumber has been processed to remove the bark and sapwood to a depth of 2.5 cm." OR "Ash lumber has been heat treated, to attain a minimum core temperature of 56°C throughout the profile of the wood (including the core) for a minimum of 30 minutes. |
| Ash lumber | Yes | Low Risk Season (October 1- March 31) |
"Ash lumber has been processed to remove the bark and sapwood to a depth of 2.5 cm." OR "Ash lumber has been heat treated, to attain a minimum core temperature of 56°C throughout the profile of the wood (including the core) for a minimum of 30 minutes." OR "Ash lumber is being shipped without delay to an approved EABAFCP facility to be processed in accordance with EABAFCP requirements." |
| Ash lumber | Not required for HT ash lumber produced by CHTWPCP or CWPCP facilities | All year | Not applicable. Ash lumber produced under the CHTWPCP or CWPCP must be heat treated and identified as per the CHTWPCP or CWPCP requirements. |
| Firewood of all genera | Ash Firewood movement is prohibited. Non-ash firewood movement is only permitted under the EABAFCP. Please refer to QSM-07 and contact the local CFIA office for further details | Ash Firewood movement is prohibited. Non-ash firewood movement is only permitted under the EABAFCP. Please refer to QSM-07 and contact the local CFIA office for further details | Ash Firewood movement is prohibited. Non-ash firewood movement is only permitted under the EABAFCP. Please refer to QSM-07 and contact the local CFIA office for further details |
| Wood packaging materials with an ash component | Yes | All year | "Wood packaging materials produced with ash lumber where all bark and sapwood have been removed to a depth of 2.5 cm." OR "Wood packaging materials with ash lumber has been heat treated, to attain a minimum core temperature of 56°C throughout the profile of the wood (including the core) for a minimum of 30 minutes." |
| Wood packaging materials with an ash component | Not required for ISPM 15 compliant wood packaging materials produced by CHTWPCP or CWPCP facilities | All year | Not applicable. ISPM 15 compliant wood packaging materials must be treated and stamped as per the CHTWPCP or CWPCP requirements. |
Appendix 3: Domestic Movement of Regulated Articles from Regulated Areas to Regulated Areas transiting a Non Regulated Area
| Regulated Article | Movement Certificate Required | Time of Year Permitted for Movement | Conditions of Movement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ash Nursery Stock | Prohibited | Prohibited | Prohibited |
| Ash wood/bark chips, ash branches, fresh ash leaves, fuelwood | Yes | High Risk Season (April 1 - September 30) |
"(Ash wood/bark chips/ ash branches/ ash leaves/ fuelwood) have been processed to less than 2.5 cm in any two dimensions." OR "(Ash wood/bark chips/ ash branches/ash leaves/ fuelwood) are being shipped without delay in a completely enclosed vehicle directly to a destination in a regulated area." |
| Ash wood/bark chips, ash branches, fresh ash leaves, fuelwood | Yes | Low Risk Season (October 1 - March 31) |
"(Ash wood/bark chips/ ash branches/ ash leaves/ fuelwood) have been processed to less than 2.5 cm in any two dimensions." OR "(Ash wood/bark chips/ ash branches/ ash leaves/ fuelwood) are being shipped without delay directly to a destination in a regulated area." |
| Ash logs | Yes | High Risk Season (April 1 - September 30) |
"Ash logs are being shipped without delay in a completely enclosed vehicle directly to an EABAFCP facility to be processed in accordance with EABAFCP requirements." |
| Ash logs | Yes | Low Risk Season (October 1 - March 31) |
"Ash logs are being shipped without delay directly to an EABAFCP facility to be processed in accordance with EABAFCP requirements." |
| Ash lumber | Yes | High Risk Season (April 1- September 30) |
"Ash lumber has been processed to remove the bark and sapwood to a depth of 2.5 cm." OR "Ash lumber has been heat treated, to attain a minimum core temperature of 56°C throughout the profile of the wood (including the core) for a minimum of 30 minutes." OR "Ash lumber is being shipped without delay in a completely enclosed vehicle directly to an EABAFCP facility to be processed in accordance with EABAFCP requirements." |
| Ash lumber | Yes | Low Risk Season (October 1- March 31) |
"Ash lumber has been processed to remove the bark and sapwood to a depth of 2.5 cm." OR "Ash lumber has been heat treated, to attain a minimum core temperature of 56°C throughout the profile of the wood (including the core) for a minimum of 30 minutes." OR "Ash lumber is being shipped without delay directly to an EABAFCP facility to be processed in accordance with EABAFCP requirements." |
| Ash lumber | Not required for compliant HT ash lumber produced by CHTWPCP or CWPCP facilities. | All year | Not applicable. Ash lumber produced under the CHTWPCP or CWPCP must be heat treated and identified as per the CHTWPCP or CWPCP requirements. |
| Firewood of all genera | Ash Firewood movement is prohibited. Non-ash firewood movement is only permitted under the EABAFCP. Please refer to QSM-07 and contact the local CFIA office for further details. | Ash Firewood movement is prohibited. Non-ash firewood movement is only permitted under the EABAFCP. Please refer to QSM-07 and contact the local CFIA office for further details. | Ash Firewood movement is prohibited. Non-ash firewood movement is only permitted under the EABAFCP. Please refer to QSM-07 and contact the local CFIA office for further details. |
| Wood packaging materials with an ash component | Yes | All year | "Wood packaging materials produced with ash lumber where all bark and sapwood have been removed to a depth of 2.5 cm." OR "Wood packaging materials with ash lumber has been heat treated, to attain a minimum core temperature of 56°C throughout the profile of the wood (including the core) for a minimum of 30 minutes " |
| Wood packaging materials with an ash component | Not required for ISPM 15 compliant wood packaging materials produced by CHTWPCP or CWPCP facilities | All year | Not applicable. The ISPM 15 compliant wood packaging materials must be treated and stamped as per the CHTWPCP or CWPCP requirements. |
| Ash articles other than those listed above | Other ash articles will be assessed on a case by case basis, based on phytosanitary risk. Contact the CFIA for further details. | Other ash articles will be assessed on a case by case basis, based on phytosanitary risk. Contact the CFIA for further details. | Other ash articles will be assessed on a case by case basis, based on phytosanitary risk. Contact the CFIA for further details. |
Appendix 4: Requirements for Imported Regulated Articles
Table 1. Non-Regulated States in United States to Canada
| Regulated Article | Import Permit | Phytosanitary Certificate | Additional Declaration Required on Phytosanitary Certificate | Time of year of Permitted Importation | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ash nursery stock | Yes | Yes | All year | See also D-08-04 for additional requirements. | |
| Ash wood/bark chips | No | No | All year | A Certificate of Orgin is required (see Appendix 7). | |
| Ash fresh leaves and branches (all diameter sizes) | No | No | All year | A Certificate of Orgin is required (see Appendix 7). | |
| Ash lumber | No | No | All year | A Certificate of Orgin is required (see Appendix 7). | |
| Ash logs | No | No | All year | A Certificate of Orgin is required (see Appendix 7). | |
| Firewood of all genera | Yes | Yes | All year | A Certificate of origin (see Appendix 7) may be accepted in lieu of the Phytosanitary Certificate in some situations. Please see D-01-12 for additional information. | |
| Stand alone wood packaging materials with an ash component | No | No | All year | A Certificate of origin is required (see Appendix 7). Commodity could be treated and stamped as per ISPM 15 requirements as an alternative to a Certificate of origin. The treatment process must be verified by the USDA as per ISPM 15 requirements. | |
| Ash commodities other than those listed above | Other ash commodities will be assessed on a case by case basis, based on phytosanitary risk. Contact the CFIA for further details. |
Table 2. Regulated States in United States to Non-Regulated Areas in Canada
| Regulated Article | Permit | Phytosanitary Certificate | Additionale Declaration Required on Phytosanitary Certificate | Time of year of Permitted Importation | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ash nursery stock | Import Prohibited | ||||
| Ash wood/bark chips | No | Yes | "The wood/bark chips in this consignment are less than 2.5 cm in any two dimensions." | All year | |
| Ash wood/bark chips | YES (Section 43 Permit) |
No | Low Risk Season only (October 1- March 31) |
Must be delivered to an EABAFCP facility. | |
| Ash fresh leaves | No | Yes | "The ash leaves were harvested in a county where Agrilus planipennis is not known to occur based on official surveys." | All year | |
| Ash branches ≤ 1.5 cm in diameter | No | Yes | "The ash branches are no more than 1.5 cm in diameter and were harvested in a county where Agrilus planipennis is not known to occur based on official surveys." | All year | |
| Ash lumber | No | Yes | "The ash lumber was harvested/produced in a county where Agrilus planipennis, is not known to occur based on official surveys." OR "The ash lumber is bark free including the vascular cambium (to a depth of 2.5 cm), free of Agrilus planipennis (EAB) and free of signs of EAB (exit holes or serpentine galleries)." OR "The ash lumber has been heat treated to attain a minimum core temperature of 56°C throughout the profile of the wood (including the core) for a minimum of 30 minutes." |
All year | The treatment process must be verified by the USDA, in accordance with the USDA-ALSC Heat Treatment Program for Export. |
| Ash lumber | YES (Section 43 Permit) |
No | Low Risk Season only (October 1- March 31) |
Must be delivered to an EABAFCP facility. | |
| Ash logs and branches > 1.5 cm in diameter | YES (Section 43 Permit) |
No | Low Risk Season only (October 1- March 31) |
Must be delivered to an EABAFCP facility. | |
| Firewood of all genera | Import Prohibited | ||||
| Stand alone wood packaging materials with an ash component | No | Yes | "The wood packaging materials are free of Agrilus planipennis and have been produced with ash lumber processed to remove the bark and sapwood to a depth of 2.5 cm." OR "The wood packaging materials were treated to attain a minimum core temperature of 56°C throughout the profile of the wood (including the core) for a minimum of 30 minutes." OR "The wood packaging materials were produced with ash lumber that was harvested in a county where Agrilus planipennis is not known to occur based on official surveys." |
All year | |
| No | No | All year | WPM must be treated and stamped with ISPM 15 marking. The treatment process must be verified by the USDA as per ISPM 15 requirements. | ||
| Ash articles other than those listed above | Other ash articles will be assessed on a case by case basis, based on phytosanitary risk. Contact the CFIA for further details. |
Table 3. Regulated States in United States to Regulated Areas in Canada
| Regulated Article | Permit | Phytosanitary Certificate | Additionale Declaration Required on Phytosanitary Certificate | Time of year of Permitted Importation | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ash nursery stock | Import Prohibited | ||||
| Ash wood/bark chips | No | Yes | "The ash wood/bark chips in this consignment are less than 2.5 cm in any two dimensions." | All year | |
| Ash wood/bark chips | YES (Section 43 Permit) |
No | Movement permitted all year if movement is directly from one regulated area in U.S. to a regulated area in Canada without passing through a non-regulated area. If regulated articles pass through non-regulated areas, movement only permitted during low risk season (October 1 – March 31) or year round if in a completely enclosed vehicle | Destination must be an approved EABAFCP facility | |
| Ash fresh leaves | No | Yes | "The ash leaves were harvested in a county where Agrilus planipennis is not known to occur based on official surveys." | All year | |
| Ash branches ≤ 1.5 cm in diameter | No | Yes | "Ash branches are no more than 1.5 cm in diameter and were harvested in a county where Agrilus planipennis is not known to occur based on official surveys." | All year | |
| Ash lumber | No | Yes | "The ash lumber is bark free including the vascular cambium (to a depth of 2.5 cm), free of Agrilus planipennis (EAB) and free of signs of EAB (exit holes or serpentine galleries)." OR "The ash lumber was treated to attain a minimum core temperature of 56°C throughout the profile of the wood (including the core) for a minimum of 30 minutes." OR "The ash lumber was produced/ harvested in a county where Agrilus planipennis is not known to occur based on official surveys." |
All year | Heat treatment process must be verified by USDA in accordance with the USDA-ALSC Heat Treatment Program for Export |
| Ash lumber | YES (Section 43 Permit) |
No | Movement permitted all year if movement is directly from one regulated area in U.S. to a regulated area in Canada without passing through a non-regulated area. If regulated articles pass through non-regulated areas, movement only permitted during low risk season (Oct. 1 – March 31) or year round if in a completely enclosed vehicle. |
Destination must be an approved EABAFCP facility. | |
| Ash logs and branches > 1.5 cm in diameter | YES (Section 43 Permit) | No | Movement permitted all year if movement is directly from one regulated area in U.S. to a regulated area in Canada without passing through a non-regulated area. If regulated articles pass through non-regulated areas, movement only permitted during low risk season (Oct. 1 – March 31) or year around if in a completely enclosed vehicle. |
Destination must be an approved EABAFCP facility. | |
| Firewood of all genera | Import Prohibited | ||||
| Stand alone wood packaging material with an ash component | No | Yes | "The wood packaging materials are free of Agrilus planipennis and have been produced with ash lumber processed to remove the bark and sapwood to a depth of 2.5 cm." OR "The wood packaging materials were treated to attain a minimum core temperature of 56°C throughout the profile of the wood (including the core) for a minimum of 30 minutes." OR "The wood packaging materials were produced with ash lumber that was harvested in a county where Agrilus planipennis is not known to occur based on official surveys." |
All year | Material could be stamped with ISPM 15 marking as an alternative to a Phytosanitary certificate. The treatment process must be verified by the USDA as per ISPM 15 requirements. |
| Firewood of all genera | Import Prohibited | ||||
| Ash articles other than those listed above | Other ash articles will be assessed on a case by case basis, based on phytosanitary risk. Contact the CFIA for further details. |
Appendix 5: CFIA Approved Disposal Methods for Non-Compliant Regulated Articles
The following methods are approved by the CFIA for disposing non-compliant regulated articles.
- Incineration that complies with municipal by-laws and environmental laws.
- Deep burial with a minimum soil overburden of 2 metre, with immediate soil coverage. Provincial or municipal regulations may apply for the disposal of organic matter. Contact the local municipality and/or your provincial department of environment for further information.
Other methods must be approved by the CFIA. Contact the local CFIA office for further details.
Appendix 6: CFIA Approved Treatment Methods
The following methods are approved by CFIA for treating regulated articles to generate compliant articles:
- Processing to create bark free wood and removal of underlying sapwood to a depth of at least two and a half (2.5) cm.
- Grinding or chipping to create chips to a size of less than two and a half (2.5) cm in any two (2) dimensions.
- Article exclusion of ash for firewood, wood chips under a compliance program.
- Heat treatment for regulated articles, where specific treatment schedules have been recognized by CFIA.
- Secondary processing to produce wood by-products such as paper, fibre board, or oriented strand board to render the articles free from EAB. The processing facility has to be approved by CFIA.
- Other treatment methods, as approved by CFIA. Contact the local CFIA office for further details.
Appendix 7: Certificate of Origin
Import of Ash Products
To: The Canadian Food Inspection Agency
The accompanying shipment of products, as described below, is a product of Canada or the United States, produced/harvested in the county of in the Province/ State of
Name and Address of Canadian Importer:
Declared Destination (Site Address of Receiving Facility):
Type of Product (logs, bark chips, wood chips, etc.):
Declared Quantity:
Name of Transporter or Carrier:
Signature of person in possession/care or control of the product
Date:
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