Annual Report for the contained use of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) (i.e. GM Animals) for 2008.

A completed Annual Report for the year 2008 must be submitted to the EPA before 31st March 2009.

Annual reporting requirements
(refer to notes 1 – 15)* / Annual reporting information
1.  Name of user
2.  Contact e-mail address
3.  Address of premises
4.  GMO Register No.
5.  Project number
6.  Has there been any change to
·  GMO Register Entry
·  Risk Assessment
·  Containment measures applied
7.  If you have answered ‘Yes’ to any of the points under Item 6, please clarify/provide details.
8.  Are the GM animals inoculated with
·  GMMs
·  Other biological agents (non GM)
9.  If you have answered ‘Yes’ to any of the points under Item 8, please clarify/provide details.
10.  The number of GMOs imported during the 12 month reporting period to 31st December 2006
11.  The number of GMOs used for breeding purposes during the 12 month reporting period to 31st December 2006.
12.  The number of GMOs bred during the 12 month reporting period to 31st December 2006
13.  The total number of GMOs held in house at the end of the 12-month reporting period to 31st December 2006.
14.  The total number of GM animals disposed of during the 12 month reporting period to 31st December 2006.
15.  Provide details of decontamination / disposal procedures employed for GM animal remains.

*Notes

1.  In addition to the name of the user, please provide the name of the Principal Investigator under whose name the GMO contained use facility/activity is registered.

2.  Contact e-mail address such that the Agency may revert to you should further clarification be required.

3.  Address of premises where the GMO activity is carried out.

4.  GMO Register No - This number may be referenced on the GMO Letter of Agreement issued by the Agency in respect of the GMO contained use activity.

5.  Where a number of different projects exist on your GMO Register Entry, please reference the project number to which you are referring. If necessary use a different form for each project number.

6.  Respond ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ to each of the three bullet points.

7.  Where new GMO project work is being/has been undertaken, a Risk Assessment completed in respect of the new GMO must accompany this form.

8.  Respond ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ to each of the two bullet points

9.  Where the GM animal is being inoculated with GMMs, simultaneously submit an Annual Report in respect of that GMM (Refer to ‘Annual Reporting Form GMMs’).

10.  The total number of transgenic animals imported during the specified reporting period.

11.  The number of transgenic animals used for breeding purposes during specified reporting period

12.  The number of transgenic offspring produced.

13.  The total number of transgenic animals held in the animal house.

14.  The total number of transgenic animal remains that were inactivated / decontaminated on-site and/or off-site.

15.  Provide details of decontamination procedures used for

·  GM animals

·  GM animals inoculated with GMMs (if applicable)

If animal remains are being sent off site for purposes of decontamination provide details of the healthcare waste contractor employed.

Please forward form to: GMO Enforcement, Office of Climate, Licensing & Resource Use, Environmental Protection Agency, PO Box 3000, Johnstown Castle Estate, County Wexford.