6.7.5. The FME shall Examples: implement contingency Vehicle and chainsaw plans and procedures for maintenance is conducted prevention and cleanup as necessary to prevent following spills or other leaks. accidents involving chemical Workers are trained in how pesticides, oils, fuels, and to respond to a chemical other chemicals. spill. 6.7.6. As much as possible, Examples: the FME uses fuels, Biodegradable oil should be lubricants, and other preferred, for chainsaws chemicals that have fewer and hydraulic oil in forest negative environmental machinery. impacts. C6.8. Use of biological control agents be documented, minimized, monitored and strictly controlled in accordance with national laws and internationally accepted scientific protocols. Use of genetically modified organisms shall be prohibited. Indicators Verifiers, Examples, and Notes Evaluation Team Conformance Notes (C, NC or NA) 6.8.1. shall be no use Note: Non-conformance to (defined as commercial use this Indicator constitutes a as well as for research Major Failure and precludes purposes) of genetically award of certification until modified organisms within appropriately corrected. the FMU. 6.8.2 All use of biological control agents takes place within the context of an integrated pest management program that documents, minimizes, monitors, and strictly controls their application. 6.8.3. Use of biological control agents takes place only where demonstrably necessary and only under strict protocols in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. C6.9. The use of exotic species shall be carefully controlled and actively monitored to avoid adverse ecological impacts. Indicators Verifiers, Examples, and Notes Evaluation Team Conformance (C, NC or NA) Fiji Draft Standard (2008): Note: See C6.3 for invasive, 6.9.1 The introduction of the exotic species control. exotic species shall not
6.7.5. The FME shall implement contingency plans and procedures for prevention and cleanup following spills or other accidents involving chemical pesticides, oils, fuels, and other chemicals. Examples: Vehicle and chainsaw maintenance is conducted as necessary to prevent leaks. Workers are trained in how to respond to a chemical spill. 6.7.6. As much as possible, the FME uses fuels, lubricants, and other chemicals that have fewer negative environmental impacts. Examples: Biodegradable oil should be preferred, for chainsaws and hydraulic oil in forest machinery. C6.8. Use of biological control agents be documented, minimized, monitored and strictly controlled in accordance with national laws and internationally accepted scientific protocols. Use of genetically modified organisms shall be prohibited. Indicators Verifiers, Examples, and Notes Evaluation Team Notes Conformance (C, NC or NA) 6.8.1. shall be no use (defined as commercial use as well as for research purposes) of genetically modified organisms within the FMU. Note: Non-conformance to this Indicator constitutes a Major Failure and precludes award of certification until appropriately corrected. 6.8.2 All use of biological control agents takes place within the context of an integrated pest management program that documents, minimizes, monitors, and strictly controls their application. 6.8.3. Use of biological control agents takes place only where demonstrably necessary and only under strict protocols in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. C6.9. The use of exotic species shall be carefully controlled and actively monitored to avoid adverse ecological impacts. Indicators Verifiers, Examples, and Notes Evaluation Team Conformance (C, NC or NA) Fiji Draft Standard (2008): 6.9.1 The introduction of the exotic species shall not Note: See C6.3 for invasive, exotic species control.
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