(a) For purposes consistent with the Act, only the following species may be considered for a permit allowing their introduction into Antarctica:

(1) Cultivated plants and their reproductive propagules for controlled use; and

(2) Species of living organisms including viruses, bacteria, yeasts, and fungi, for controlled experimental use.

(b) Living non-indigenous species of birds shall not be introduced into Antarctica.

Applications for the introduction of non-indigenous species into Antarctica must describe:

(a) The species, numbers, and if appropriate, the age and sex, of the species to be introduced into Antarctica;

(b) The need for the species;

(c) What precautions the applicant will take to prevent escape or contact with native fauna and flora; and

(d) How the species will be removed from Antarctica or destroyed after they have served their purpose.

All permits allowing the introduction of non-indigenous species will require that the species be kept under controlled conditions to prevent its escape or contact with native fauna and flora and that after serving its purpose the species shall be removed from Antarctica or be destroyed in manner that protects the natural system of Antarctica.

(a) Reasonable precautions shall be taken to prevent the accidental introduction of microorganisms not present naturally in the Antarctic Treaty area.

(b) Any species, including progeny, not native to the Antarctic Treaty area, that is introduced without a permit, shall be removed or disposed of, whenever feasible, unless the removal or disposal would result in a greater adverse environmental impact. Reasonable steps shall be taken to control the consequences of an introduction to avoid harm to native fauna or flora.