Importer
Identifies Assessor and
commissions a risk analysis.
Applies to import an alien species
ASRARP Chair
Checks if risk analysis guidelines have been followed
Reviewer
Reviews Risk Analysis
ASRARP
Assess whether peer-review
is required
Comment and review
ASRARP Chair
Collates comments and recommendations, and
circulates to ASRARP by e-mail
ASRARP
At an ASRARP physical meeting, discuss and reach a consensus
on draft recommendations
(If the application is urgent, a conference call will be organised
by the ASRARP Chair between reviewers to discuss the
recommendations)
ASRARP Chair
Finalise recommendations
DEFF
Consults with national and provincial government departments and
makes a decision on whether to issue a permit to import
Publishes risk analysis and ASRARP recommendations on website
Informs Importer of decision and right to appeal
DEFF
Receives risk analysis
Performs quality check
Revisions
required before a
recommendation
can be made
DEFF
Informs Importer that
changes are required
General structure
acceptable
General
structure not
acceptable
Assessor
(SACNASP registered
professional scientist)
Performs risk analysis
NEM:BA
requirements
not met
Fig. 20.4 Procedure for development of recommendations regarding the import of an alien species
not currently legally in the country, specifically focusing on the review of applications by the Alien
Species Risk Analysis Review Panel (ASRARP). Acronyms: SACNASP South African Council of
Natural Science Practitioners, DEFF Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries, NEM:BA
National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act 2004 (Act No. 10 of 2004) Alien and
Invasive Species Regulations, 2014
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