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Documents

This page serves as a reference list of Task Force documents, including organizational documents, management plans, and guidance materials, with detailed information available on the corresponding subject pages. (Please note: Some of these documents are not currently accessible.  To request a Section 508 compliant copy please contact Susan Pasko, Executive Secretary, Designated Federal Officer)

Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force Organizational Documents

• Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force Charter (2024)
• Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force Membership Balance Plan
• Interagency Agreement (1998)
• Memorandum of Understanding (1992) 

Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force Strategic Plans

• ANS Task Force Strategic Plan (2020-2025)
• ANS Task Force Strategic Plan (2013-2017)
• ANS Task Force Strategic Plan (2007-2012)
• Aquatic Nuisance Species Program (1994)

Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force Reports to Congress

• ANS Task Force Report to Congress (2018-2019)
• ANS Task Force Report to Congress (2016 â€� 2017)
• ANS Task Force Report to Congress (2015)
• ANS Task Force Report to Congress (2004)
• ANS Task Force Report to Congress - Intentional Introductions Policy Review (1994)

Aquatic Nuisance Species Laws and Regulations

• National Invasive Species Act of 1996 (NISA)
• Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990 (NANPCA)
• Injurious Provisions of the Lacey Act (18 U.S.C. 42; 50 CFR 16)
• Federal Advisory Committee Act GSA
• Final Rule on Federal Advisory Committee Management

Aquatic Nuisance Species Interagency Documents

•  (2015)

Other Federal Invasive Species Interagency Organizations

State Aquatic Nuisance Species Management Plans

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Interstate Aquatic Nuisance Species Management Plans

Regional Aquatic Nuisance Species Management Plans

Aquatic Nuisance Species Databases

Prevention Guidance Documents

• (2018)
• (2014)
• Generic Nonindigenous Aquatic Organisms Risk Analysis Review Process(1996)
• (2007)
• Generic Nonindigenous Aquatic Organisms Risk Analysis Review Process (1996)
• (2022)
• (2020)
• (2020)
• (2020)

Rapid Response Guidance Documents Fund

• The Model Process: Rapid Response Fund for Aquatic Invasive Species (2023)
• Guidelines for the Development of an Aquatic Invasive Species Rapid Response Plan (2025). 

Rapid Response Plans

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Control Subcommittee Documents

• Guidance for Aquatic Nuisance Species Control and Management Plans (2025)
• Summary of Gaps in Control and Restoration Measures (2021)
• Assessment of the Species Control and Management Plans of the Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force   (2021)

National ANS Management and Control Plans

• , approved June 1996
• , approved November 1996, archived 2022
• European green crab, approved November 2002; revision approved July 2023
• , approved November 2003.
• , approved October 2005.
• , approved November 2006, revision approved May 2015.
• , approved May 2007.
• , approved November 2007.
• , approved May 2015.

Regional Aquatic Nuisance Species Management Plans

Research Guidance Documents

• National Priorities List for Research on Aquatic Invasive Species
• Federal Aquatic Nuisance Species Research Risk Analysis Protocol
• Protocol for Evaluating Research Proposals Concerning Nonindigenous Aquatic Species

National Aquatic Nuisance Species Outreach Campaigns

Outreach Resources

• National Invasive Species Outreach Campaign Assessment (2022)
• National Aquatic Invasive Species Outreach Workshop Summary Report (2025)
• (2022)
• (2021)
• (2024)
•   (2015)
•  (2015)
• Guidelines for How to Staff AIS Booths at Public Events  (2025)
• Social Media Guidelines to Promote Clean, Drain, Dry Behaviors Among the Recreational Boating Public (2025)

Outreach Guidance Documents

• (2024)
• (2024)
• Pet Store Employee Guidance to Respond to Hitchhikers in Shipments
• Classroom Guidelines for Preventing the Introduction and Spread of Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS)
• Classroom Guidelines for Preventing the Introduction and Spread of Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) (Spanish version)
• Voluntary Guidelines to Prevent the Introduction and Spread of Aquatic Invasive Species: Recreational Activities
• Voluntary Guidelines to Prevent the Introduction and Spread of Aquatic Invasive Species: Water Gardening