Import Risk Analysis: Vehicle and Machinery

The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF) has evaluated the biosecurity risks posed by the importation of vehicles and machinery into New Zealand. Some high consequence pest organisms are known to be associated with imported vehicles and machinery. MAF has found that about half the imported used vehicles have contamination that could not be seen with the current visual inspection risk management regime. The risk analysis concludes that the current risk management regime will not effectively manage the risks from high consequence pests.

This risk analysis proposes mandatory treatment and cleaning of imported used vehicles; a systems-based approach for the management of imported new vehicles; and an interim package of enhanced risk mitigation measures for machinery. This risk analysis is the first stage in the development of revised Import Health Standards. The revised Import Health Standards will take account of submissions on the technical content of this risk analysis, consultation with other government departments, the feedback from stakeholders on practical implementation factors, a cost-benefit analysis, and policy considerations for managing biosecurity risks offshore. It is anticipated that revised Import Health Standards will be available for public consultation in the middle of 2007.

Full Document

Import Risk Analysis: Vehicle and Machinery Link to PDF document (3025 KB)

Supporting Documents

Notes for Submitters

The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF) welcomes submissions from all interested parties on the risk analysis and risk management measures presented in this document.

Submissions are public information and may be the subject of requests under the Official Information Act 1982. If you consider that any or all of the information in your submission should be treated as confidential or commercial sensitive, please state this clearly in your submission. Any decision to withhold information under the Official Information Act may be reviewed by the Ombudsman.

Questions MAF particularly welcomes specific comment on the following questions:

  1. What are your views on the risk assessment for each hazard group? Are the risk assessments accurate? What changes, if any, are required? Please provide evidence to support your submission.
  2. Has the efficacy of risk management measures for each hazard group been evaluated accurately?
  3. Are there alternative packages of measures that will achieve the risk management objective? Please provide details.

Requirements for Submissions

Submitters are asked to include the following information in their submissions:

  • the title of the discussion document;
  • your name and title;
  • your organisation’s name (if applicable);
  • your address and contact details (e.g. phone, fax, and email); and
  • the number(s) of the sections you are commenting on.

Closing Date for Submissions

All submissions must be received by MAF no later than 30 April 2007. Please address submissions to:

Martin Van Ginkel, Biosecurity New Zealand, PO Box 2526, Wellington
Phone 04 819 0504,
martin.van_ginkel@maf.govt.nz.

Process Following Receipt of Submissions

At the conclusion of the consultation period, all submissions will be reviewed and a document summarising the submissions and how they have been taken into account published and made available for viewing.

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