# Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/1231 of 27 August 2020 on the format and instructions for the annual reports on the results of the surveys and on the format of the multiannual survey programmes and the practical arrangements, respectively provided for in Articles 22 and 23 of Regulation (EU) 2016/2031 of the European Parliament and the Council, Division 2: Practical arrangements

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

(a)Describe briefly and present reasoning for the distribution of the pests during the 5-7 years of the multiannual programme.
(b)In accordance with Articles 22(1) and 24(1) of Regulation (EU) 2016/2031, provide justifications per pest not included in the multiannual survey programme.
(c)In the information concerning the methods of recording and reporting the information collected include a brief description of the main methods used to carry out and report the surveys in the ... territory of GB.
(d)In the summary provided for the general public include the following:
a short description and scope of the multiannual survey programme;
a short description of the methodology to be used for surveys, including any new or innovative technology (if relevant);
the total number of pests covered;
a link to the national competent authority’s website with more information (if available).

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2020/1231/annex/II/part/I/division/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2020-1231/annex-II/part-I/division-2
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