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transgenic material before disposal. The proposed treatment procedures and<br />

evidence for their efficacy shall be provided to AVA for case-by-case assessment.<br />

• Since many fish species have sticky eggs which attach firmly to substrates, nets and<br />

other equipment used in the tank during spawning shall be sterilised after use. If fish<br />

are induced to spawn on the sides of tanks, the tanks shall be decontaminated after<br />

use by a procedure of demonstrable efficacy in sterilising eggs and sperm for the<br />

species used.<br />

Work with infectious recombinant microorganisms in aquatic organisms<br />

• General practices shall be as required for GM-BSL2 or GM-BSL3 laboratory work<br />

depending on the microorganism.<br />

• To prevent escape of adult aquatic organisms into the sewerage system, a grill or<br />

mesh, with an appropriate grid size to prevent passage of adults of the species<br />

being used, shall be fitted to outlets used for disposal of tank water.<br />

• Tank water used for work with infectious recombinant microorganisms, or tank water<br />

that has any potential to contain embryos, sperm, eggs or larvae of infected aquatic<br />

organisms, shall be treated to ensure inactivation of viable material before disposal.<br />

The proposed treatment procedures shall be provided to AVA for case-by-case<br />

assessment.<br />

Appendix - Page 39

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